The Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 will be the sponsor of a local student of San Saba High School for the upcoming “Boys State” program this summer. Winton Lackey currently a junior, has been selected to attend the program, which be held in Austin from June 9th – June 14th.
Lackey is the son of Jacob and Lisa Lackey. He is involved in Armadillo Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Track, Varsity Golf, and is a manger for Varsity Basketball. Additionally, he participates in art in high school. Mr. Lackey had multiple pieces of original artwork entered in local and regional art competitions. He recently participated in the Rotary Club Solar Eclipse T-shirt design contest having his design selected as one of the Top 13. Lackey had art entries in San Saba County Youth Fair and VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event). He received a gold Medal for his Art 3 sculpture. He recently qualified for State in Armadillo Golf, his team finished 10th overall. His ultimate goal is to become either plumber or electrician after graduating from San Saba High School.
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected Courtesy of Angelia Tinney
and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each student becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935, when it organized to counter the fascist-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities, of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical, with city, county, and state governments operated by the students elected to the various of fices.
The program embraces a “learn by doing” approach in the teaching of government and political processes. By teaching students how to do government and the importance of the democratic process, students learn the importance of being an active participant in society early on. The “learn by doing” approach is effective, and most Boys State graduates report that their experience in the program prepared them well for government and political classes in their senior year of high school and beyond.