Sunday, June 15, 2014
The second day of Badger Boys State began with the option of three religious services or a non-religious-based discussion about ethics, which the citizens could attend if they chose not to attend a religious service. Here, citizens listen attentively during the ethics discussion.
Next, the citizens all attended one of six political seminars, which ranged from how to successfully pass legislation at different levels of government to how to effectively write and deliver a speech. Here, citizens listen to Jim Santelle talk about campaign strategies and getting a point across in two minutes.
After lunch, the citizens broke up to have a city party caucus, which is a selection process for whom will run for city positions. They wasted no time starting to campaign for their respective positions. Citizens are seen here discussing and voting for their peers to move onto the city elections.
After an engaging speech last night, Charles Wiley spoke again about his role in WWII. Wiley’s presence at Badger Boys State is never less than amazing and the attendance record of the citizens at his speeches is proof. While they could have played sports, a room full of citizens sat and listened to Wiley’s personal account of the war from both the perspective of a civilian and soldier.
Badger Boys State gives citizens the chance to partake in musical activites during the day and then perform during the night at assemblies. The choir performs during the Thursday innurgural ceremony, while the band, pictured here, performs at every assembly, providing the pump-up music before the assembly starts.
After dinner, the county and state party delegates met to conduct county and state party caucuses. This is a great opportunity for them to step outside of their comfort zones and try to get nominated for a chance at a county- or state-level office.
At tonight’s assembly, Patrick Braatz, assistant director of elections, pictured here, talked to the citizens about the value and integrity of their vote during elections.