4.11.2024 The Dover, Tenn., Post 72 American Legion Family is proud to announce our 2024 Stewart County, Tennessee American Legion Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State candidates.

Tennessee American Legion Boys State (at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville) is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. This year, Boys State is an interactive program where each delegate participates in local, county and state government education and activities.

The American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State (at Lipscomb University in Nashville) empowers Tennessee's promising young women to become and remain civically engaged leaders through experiential learning and relevant, inspiring growth opportunities. We would like to thank all our sponsors for supporting these American Legion programs which support our local children and youth.

Ordered left to right:
Seated: Don Bailey-Post 72, Emma Gillum, Saryn Thompson, Gabrielle Aponte, Billie White and Lisa Polarek-Post 72.
Standing: Megan Parks-Assistant Principal, Milton Humphrey-Post 72, Cooper Bumpus, Luke Elkins, Cecila Graybill, Dawn Neal, Casyn Tippitt, Jacob Morgan, Bill Martin-Post 72, Fred Shaw-Commander Post 72 and Willam Gray-Principal.

NOTE: Permission was obtained by all parents to be able to list the students' names.