Harrison Bacon to Attend Boys State Leadership

Cook, NE -- American Legion Post 360 is pleased to announce Harrison Bacon, a student at Johnson County Central, has been selected as a candidate for the prestigious Boys State program, a nationwide initiative designed to develop future leaders through hands-on experiences in government and civic engagement. 
Organized by the American Legion, Boys State brings together high school juniors from across the state to participate in a week-long program focused on democracy, leadership, and public service. Participants engage in simulated government proceedings, including elections, legislative sessions, and public speaking exercises-gaining invaluable knowledge about the responsibilities of civic leadership. 
During the program, participants will campaign for a leadership position, such as governor, senator or another elected office. If successful, they will have the chance to further develop their leadership skills and advocate for policies that reflect the interests of their peers. 
Bacon was selected for Boys State based on academic excellence, leadership abilities and a commitment to civic engagement. He is a three-sport participant in football, basketball, and track where he is a three-time letterwinner. Harrison is active in numerous school activities including; National Honor Society, One Act,  and the spring musical or play. He is a member of FBLA, where he has competed at the state level for the past two years. Harrison is an Honor Roll student with a 3.9 GPA. He volunteers his time at church and community activities including the Ice Cream Social and Santa on the Square. Harrison is a member of Saint Paul’s UCC Church in Osage and works part-time at Kerner Ace Hardware in Tecumseh.
Harrison is honored to represent American Legion Post 360 at Cornhusker Boys’ State this summer. 
Boys State has a long history of producing notable alumni including former U.S. Presidents, governors and distinguished public officials. The experience offers students an unparalleled opportunity to build lifelong leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of government operations.