Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College will host Oklahoma Boys State for the twenty-fifth consecutive year beginning on Friday, May 27.  The college will also welcome key players on the state’s political frontier who will speak at Oklahoma Boys State.

An estimated 650 students are expected to attend Boys State. Students from across Oklahoma will travel to NEO to participate in the event from Friday, May 27 through Saturday, June 4.

“These young men will have few other opportunities in their lifetime to experience such a respected leadership program,” said Dr. Jeffery Hale, NEO president.  “The value that Boys State places on patriotism and honoring our democracy has made the event a welcome addition to our campus each year.  NEO is also proud to host such an impressive line-up of political speakers who are central to our state’s leadership.”

For one week, NEO will become the State Capitol as Boys State participants run a mock government.  The high school seniors will run for elected offices, ranging from the mayor of a city to the state’s governor.  The purpose of the program is to teach the principles of government, leadership and patriotism.  

Oklahoma Boys State is offered by the Oklahoma American Legion.  Boys State was founded in 1939 to combat the rising ideals of communism in the United States and to allow young men to understand the freedoms associated with being an American.

Those who attend Boys State at NEO were selected by either their local American Legion post or their high school.  Many who have completed Boys State in the past will return to provide guidance as counselors.  Boys State participants will also have the opportunity to earn up to three hours of college credit from NEO.    

Key Speakers for this year's assembly will include:

John Hardison, Dep. Commander and Rex Duncan, State Congressman, Sunday May 29, 2011

George Nigh, Former Governor, Tuesday May 31, @ 7:45 pm

How to Qualify for the Concurrent Tuition Waiver
All  Boys’ State participants can receive college credit. However, you must qualify as a concurrent student to receive the tuition waiver.  To qualify for the tuition waiver, you must be a qualified concurrent student, submit an enrollment form, high school transcripts, ACT scores, and the consent form signed by your principal, counselor and parent.  Concurrent students  must have a composite ACT score of 19 or a 3.0 GPA and a reading score of 19.  All items must be submitted to qualify for the tuition waiver (ACT scores, transcripts, consent form and enrollment form). Items must be submitted by June 3, 2011

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive college credit for your participation.

Also, take advantage of the opportunity to receive the tuition waiver. Please mail or fax all forms to the Admissions Office before June 3, 2011 to:

PO Box 3843, Miami, OK 74354 or 918-540-6946.