Thursday, June 16, 2016
The citizens kicked off today with the state convention, where they heard from speeches from each person on the ballet for a state-level position.
They then headed straight to the their polling locations to cast their votes!
In the afternoon, the citizens had the opportunity to attend a Meet a Public Official special discussion. Real-life folks who hold the offices of county executive, city and district attorney, city and county clerk, and others, came in to talk with the citizens about what they do in their roles.
Since the weather was questionable yesterday evening for a bit, we pushed our state picture until today. Here, students get in formation as we build the state of Wisconsin out of nearly 1,000 Badger Boys State citizens and staff!
At the inaugural ceremony tonight, the citizens elected to the state-level positions were sworn in by Ann Walsh-Bradley, a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. They include the BBS Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Justices of Supreme Court. Pictured here is Kadin Hendricks, the 2016 Badger Boys State governor, as he’s sworn in by Justice Bradley.
Governor Scott Walker arrived today to speak at the inaugural ceremony. He’s pictured here as takes time to speak with and take pictures with the citizens after the inaugural ceremony.