Students were elected by their peers to various offices this week as part of the 83rd annual session of Arkansas Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
North of the River students elected to these offices include:
Cade Verzwyvelt of Maumelle from Catholic High School for Boys was elected as a City Councilman in Conway City.
Xzavier Jackson of Maumelle from Maumelle High School was elected as a City Councilman in Lovell City.
Benjamin Bannerman of North Little Rock from Little Rock Central High School was elected as a City Councilman in Gordon City.
Ryan Cromer of Sherwood from North Little Rock High School was elected as a City Councilman in Gentry City.
Kaleb Archibald of North Little Rock from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a City Councilman in Fisher City.
Brenton Muhammad of Sherwood from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a City Councilman in Schrader City.
Aubrey Messick of Sherwood from Messick Homeschool was elected as a City Councilman in Kelley City.
Jack Copley of North Little Rock from North Little Rock High School was elected as Sheriff for Rooks County.
Richard Hall, III of Little Rock from Little Rock Christian Academy was elected as Justice of the Peace for Rooks County.
Grant Moses of Maumelle from Maumelle Charter High School was elected as Justice of the Peace for Qualls County.
Tayshan Roseburrow of North Little Rock from North Little Rock High School was elected as Justice of the Peace for Qualls County.
Richard Hall, III of Little Rock from Little Rock Christian Academy was elected as a State Senator.
Aubrey Messick of Sherwood from Messick Homeschool was elected as a State Representative.
Brenton Muhammad of Sherwood from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a State Representative.
Ryan Cromer of Sherwood from North Little Rock High School was elected as a State Senator.
Students were elected by their peers to county office on Monday, May 27, as part of the 83rd annual session of Arkansas Boys State, where students build a mock government structure, including eight different mock counties each with their own county judge, vice county judge, county sheriff, and justices of the peace.:
"At Arkansas Boys State, these offices lay the foundation for the rest of the week and give delegates hands-on and practical experience in leadership and public service," said David Saterfield, director of instruction for the program. “Once elected, those officials will be responsible for helping to lead their cities and counties and making decisions that have a real impact on the lives of delegates with whom they share dorms and mealtimes. This is just the first step in the transformative leadership journey that these students embark on this week.”
These students join more than 540 students from 191 schools throughout the state attending Arkansas Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Students are mock citizens in eight different counties, sixteen cities, and two political parties.
"When the week comes to a close for these students, they will have learned what it means to intentionally and thoughtfully share their stories, lead their peers, and advocate for their communities," said Lloyd Jackson, executive director of Arkansas Boys State.
Campaigning for statewide office has begun with those results to be named later.
Arkansas Boys State holds elections
Arkansas Boys State holds elections
Arkansas Boys State holds elections
Students were elected by their peers to various offices this week as part of the 83rd annual session of Arkansas Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
North of the River students elected to these offices include:
Cade Verzwyvelt of Maumelle from Catholic High School for Boys was elected as a City Councilman in Conway City.
Xzavier Jackson of Maumelle from Maumelle High School was elected as a City Councilman in Lovell City.
Benjamin Bannerman of North Little Rock from Little Rock Central High School was elected as a City Councilman in Gordon City.
Ryan Cromer of Sherwood from North Little Rock High School was elected as a City Councilman in Gentry City.
Kaleb Archibald of North Little Rock from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a City Councilman in Fisher City.
Brenton Muhammad of Sherwood from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a City Councilman in Schrader City.
Aubrey Messick of Sherwood from Messick Homeschool was elected as a City Councilman in Kelley City.
Jack Copley of North Little Rock from North Little Rock High School was elected as Sheriff for Rooks County.
Richard Hall, III of Little Rock from Little Rock Christian Academy was elected as Justice of the Peace for Rooks County.
Grant Moses of Maumelle from Maumelle Charter High School was elected as Justice of the Peace for Qualls County.
Tayshan Roseburrow of North Little Rock from North Little Rock High School was elected as Justice of the Peace for Qualls County.
Richard Hall, III of Little Rock from Little Rock Christian Academy was elected as a State Senator.
Aubrey Messick of Sherwood from Messick Homeschool was elected as a State Representative.
Brenton Muhammad of Sherwood from Sylvan Hills High School was elected as a State Representative.
Ryan Cromer of Sherwood from North Little Rock High School was elected as a State Senator.
"At Arkansas Boys State, these offices lay the foundation for the rest of the week and give delegates hands-on and practical experience in leadership and public service," said David Saterfield, director of instruction for the program. “Once elected, those officials will be responsible for helping to lead their cities and counties and making decisions that have a real impact on the lives of delegates with whom they share dorms and mealtimes. This is just the first step in the transformative leadership journey that these students embark on this week.”
These students join more than 540 students from 191 schools throughout the state attending Arkansas Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Students are mock citizens in eight different counties, sixteen cities, and two political parties.
"When the week comes to a close for these students, they will have learned what it means to intentionally and thoughtfully share their stories, lead their peers, and advocate for their communities," said Lloyd Jackson, executive director of Arkansas Boys State.
Campaigning for statewide office has begun with those results to be named later.
Learn more at arboysstate.org.