Noah Mead
Nicholson
Comp IA
30 Sep. 2015
Descriptive Narrative: A Week That Truly Changed My Life
This past summer, I had the honor and privilege to attend the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy. Boys State is an interactive experience that is a simulation of state government, which develops self-purpose and promotes respect for American politics. At the beginning of the week I was introduced to some of the most motivated high school juniors in Kansas that I knew nothing about. At the end of the week I left with friendships that will last me a lifetime. Kansas Boys State taught me how the state government functions.
As I drove from Hutchinson to Manhattan Sunday morning, many unanswered questions were flooding my mind. Did I pack enough or not enough? What do I do when I get there? Where do I park my car? The …show more content…
Everyone in the media department had to prepare questions for the debate. In this debate the Federalists battled against the Nationalists in McCain auditorium in front of all of the staters. When it was time for the debate I was nervous for the Federalist candidates. After the debate, the candidate’s campaigning ended and I went to cast my vote. I was relieved to hear that the Federalist Party had won the debate. It was the first completely Federalist group to be put into office since 2011.
Throughout the rest of the week it was quite the learning experience. Being apart of the media department was stressful but enjoyable. Sometimes I would stay up till 2:00 am to finish writing editorials, which needed to be finished to be published for the Staters Union Newspaper the next morning. Even though I was the last one in bed it gave me a sense of accomplishment. Those nights I slept like a baby even with my firm mattress. Attending press conferences was another learning experience. I had to ask detailed questions about policy issues and other problems either on local or state
Nicholson
Comp IA
30 Sep. 2015
Descriptive Narrative: A Week That Truly Changed My Life
This past summer, I had the honor and privilege to attend the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy. Boys State is an interactive experience that is a simulation of state government, which develops self-purpose and promotes respect for American politics. At the beginning of the week I was introduced to some of the most motivated high school juniors in Kansas that I knew nothing about. At the end of the week I left with friendships that will last me a lifetime. Kansas Boys State taught me how the state government functions.
As I drove from Hutchinson to Manhattan Sunday morning, many unanswered questions were flooding my mind. Did I pack enough or not enough? What do I do when I get there? Where do I park my car? The …show more content…
Everyone in the media department had to prepare questions for the debate. In this debate the Federalists battled against the Nationalists in McCain auditorium in front of all of the staters. When it was time for the debate I was nervous for the Federalist candidates. After the debate, the candidate’s campaigning ended and I went to cast my vote. I was relieved to hear that the Federalist Party had won the debate. It was the first completely Federalist group to be put into office since 2011.
Throughout the rest of the week it was quite the learning experience. Being apart of the media department was stressful but enjoyable. Sometimes I would stay up till 2:00 am to finish writing editorials, which needed to be finished to be published for the Staters Union Newspaper the next morning. Even though I was the last one in bed it gave me a sense of accomplishment. Those nights I slept like a baby even with my firm mattress. Attending press conferences was another learning experience. I had to ask detailed questions about policy issues and other problems either on local or state