Sheriff Jason Smith attended the Magic City Post 24 American Legion Banquet on Monday, September 8, 2025 to meet with and congratulate the young men and women who participated in Boy’s and Girl’s State. This program is a hands-on educational program where high school juniors learn about state government by participating in mock state government and civic activities.
“Programs like these benefit our community by teaching children responsibility, leadership, collaboration and how the government is run,” Commander Donald Kuhn, Sr. said.
During the banquet, Sheriff Smith commended the participants for stepping outside of their comfort zone. “It can be a difficult thing to volunteer to participate in something of which you’re not quite sure, in a place you’ve never been, with a bunch of people you’ve never met. You should all be very proud that you were bold enough to step forward. The world will always need people who are willing to step up and get involved. You’ve all made your families very proud,” Sheriff Smith said.
Girl’s State delegates left to right: Shelbylee Carney Paper Queen and Girl’s State delegate from Bowling Green School, Addison Leos from Franklinton High School, Kate Schilling from Bowling Green School, Ella Dorset from Bowling Green School, Monche’ Ree Johnson from Bogalusa High School and Christiana Bickham from Varnado High School.
Girl’s State delegates who were not in attendance include Kensli Jenkins and Anniston McKenzie from Pine High School, Addie Brown from Franklinton High School and Madyson Ross from Bowling Green School.
Boy’s State delegates left to right: Dustin Ginn from Pine High School, Desmond Letraile Weary Jr. from Varnado High School, Gavin Roy Evans from Varnado High School, Gavin Reese Davis from Ben's Ford Christian School, Darrell Joni Wells from Bogalusa High School, Timmottyhanes Kawisakai Boudreau from Bogalusa High School, Jordon MD Tate from Bogalusa High School and Traelyn Jeremiah Brown from Bogalusa High School.
If you’re interested in learning more about Boy’s and Girl’s State or the American Legion contact Commander Kuhn at 985-516-9927.
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