Monday dawned with preparations to head off campus once again, this time to Arlington National Cemetery. The weather was humid and warm even in the early morning hours, yet the excited delegates selected to participate in the wreath laying, Luke Hudson, Indiana and Caspar Adrian of Kentucky, would hardly feel the warm temperatures.
Upon returning to campus, the rest of the day was devoted to party conventions that ended with the presidential and vice presidential candidates determined.
Nationalist Party:
Presidential Candidate: Preston Moore II, Georgia
Vice Presidential Candidate: Benjamin Attia, Deleware
Federalist Party:
Presidential Candidate: Michael Herbert, Colorado
Vice Presidential Candidate: Jordan Jentz, Texas
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Sunday dawned with early morning flag raising and then the delegates attended the Memorial service. National Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Seehafer spoke.
Senate sessions and committee meetings filled the afternoon until it was time to leave for the Greenbelt American Legion Post for a wonderful dinner and evening program. National commander, Jimmie Foster joined the Boys Nation delegates, spoke and took questions.
After an inspiring evening at Greenbelt the delegates headed downtown to the National Mall for an early evening walk to view the variety of memorials in the area.
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The day begins early at Boys Nation with breakfast at 7:00 AM following close behind with the morning flag raising. The first day of the program is no exception.Immediately following the delegates met for orientation where they were introduced to staff and learned more about their upcoming week from Program Director, Michael Buss. The oath of office was then administered by American Legion Legislative Director, Tim Tetz.As the morning sped by, the first legislative assembly took place. The afternoon was filled with party conventions and senate committees.
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The delegates arrive from across the nation to begin their week of adventure at Boys Nation.The Washington D.C. weather was hot as was the rest of the country, but that didn't damper any of the excitement evident in the boys' eyes.
The delegates initially signed in, received their room keys and Boys Nation polo shirts before heading to their assigned dorm rooms to drop off luggage. Soon they had the opportunity for their first meal at Marymount University and then it was off for their first section meetings followed by an ice cream social mixer.
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It was great to attend several of the events during the week and it was interesting to note the the participants want even more integration in the future.
- Stephen Silvestri
