Eight members of the class of 2026 at Old Rochester Regional High School will be attending the Boys’ / Girls’ State Convention, June 14 to June 20 at Stonehill College in North Easton, MA.
Boys’ State attendees include: Brody Hiles, Tucker Cook, Linden White, and Noah Robert-Howley.
Girls’ State attendees include: Alexandra Fiano, Neva Matos, Hannah Thorell, and Ella Milhench.
To be eligible for Boys’ / Girls’ State, a student must be a member of the junior class who has achieved high academic success. Delegates must also show evidence of leadership ability and an interest in the democratic process. At the convention, delegates will study local and state government. They will establish and operate their own cities and towns and state government in miniature. This will include forming two political parties, holding conventions, nominating candidates, conducting campaigns, and electing officials. The primary goal of Boys’/Girls’ State is for attendees to develop a better understanding of how State Government functions.