Sawyer Cox attended Boys' State

Sawyer Cox of Nelson was chosen by the Nelson Legion Post to join the nearly 270 other high school juniors from across Nebraska to participate in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State Program, that was held June 2 through 8 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State is set up as a functional "51st state" and each boy learns how government subdivisions operate by actually doing the job. Participants campaigned for offices, held elections, took part in band and chorus, competed in athletics, and were involved in other varied activities as part of the citizenship training program.

Special lectures and addresses were delivered by experienced public officials and professional leaders throughout Nebraska. Invitations were sent to the Governor and Secretary of State offices for special appearances at this year's program. National acclaimed motivational speakers were also scheduled to address the entire group.