It's noon on Friday and the kids are all on their way home. The blog team is also.
Later this evening, I'll go through whatever stray photos or video we have and post a few last items, and then we'll likely close this down for the year. It worked out really well, I think. Better than any of us expected. And, to that end, when we do it again for the 2009 Boys State Program, it would be helpful if you could add whatever comments, constructive criticism (because Boys State is very democratic), and suggestions you might have. This thread would be the place for that sort of thing, and we've removed any log-in requirements, so anyone can post. Anonymously, even.
Thanks to all those who followed over the course of the week. Our web traffic told us that more people were visiting this blog each day, so it forced us to put more work and time into it, all of which made it better for people at home and, it can't be understated, a better record of what we here at Boys State do.
Thanks again, and enjoy the summer months.
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5 comments:
thank you so much for all your hard work putting this together! i really enjoyed reading the blog each day. i loved the videos. and well done, bs staff. as a wife of a long-time,volunteer bs counselor, i KNOW how much work you all put into the week for the boys, before and during. i hope you all get some much needed r and r this weekend. have a relaxing summer. thanx again.
One word....Outstanding! Thanks for the effort with the website, along with your valuable time spent working with these kids. Most will remember this week for the rest of their lives, in large part because of all of your dedication to the program. The narratives, videos and pictures brought me back to 1974 and my week at Boys State. Thank You! And keep it going Larry D.!!!!
I want to thank you all for the memories Greg Maynard will have for a lifetime. And as a parent I thank you for your time and hard work letting us know and see their day to day activities. Big thank you to T.J. Recupero!!! You took time out of your extremely busy day to respond to my emails. The best to you all.
Joyce
Thank you so much for this terrific website. I logged on several times a day to see all that was going on. Josh Mazick had a terrific time and he intends to talk to his school counselors about the wonderful experience. Thanks again for all your hard work.
My name is Matthew and I am a 1999 Boys' Stater. Reading this blog brought back a lot of good memories. I am definite proof that this program is not all hype. I am living in DC just graduated from George Washington with an MPA and working at a trade association. I can thank Boys' State for leading me on this path. I hope to come back someday and tell of my successes. Have a great summer and look forward to reading next year.
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