The following area boys participated in the 74th session of Boys State in Warrensburg. The program is designed to educate and train Missouri's young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership and government.
Matthew Glover, son of James and Barbara Glover, is a student at Blair Oaks HIgh School. His sponsor was Williams-Keepers, LLC.
Brendan Chiles is a student at Blair Oaks High School.
Joshua Bax, son of John and Kerry Bax, is a student at Fatima High School. His sponsor was American Legion Post 544-Westphalia.
Adam Knaebel, son of Dan and Mary Knaebel, is a student at Fatima High School. His sponsor was American Legion Post 317.
Andrew Ford, son of Jason and Michelle Ford, is a student at Cole County R-1 High School. His sponsor was Farmers Bank of Lohman.
Matthew Rehagen, son of Mark and Susan Rehagen, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Fechtel Beverage and Sales Inc.
Andrew Granich, son of James and Rose Granich, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Huber & Associates, Inc.
Adam Bexten, son of Gregg and Molly Bexten, is a student at Helias High School. His sponsor was Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Inc.
Jared Rackers, son of Vic and Eileen Rackers, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Diamond Pet Foods.
Jeremy Wolters, son of Jeff and Kelli Wolters, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Diamond Pet Foods.
Trent Dudenhoeffer, son of Roger and Jane Dudenhoeffer, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Diamond Pet Foods.
John Rhea, son of Donald and Mary Jane Rhea, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Newman, Comley & Ruth.
Samuel Donovan, son of Peter and Lucinda Donovan, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. He was selected to be a national finalist for the Samsung American Legion National scholarship. He will compete nationally for one of nine scholarships. His sponsor was Metal Culverts, Inc.
Philip Henzler, son of James and Cortina Henzler, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Diamond Pet Foods.
Dominic Salamone, son of Steve and Terese Salamone, is a student at Helias Catholic High School. His sponsor was Diamond Pet Foods.
Jared Allen is a student at Helias Catholic High School.
Blake Buthod is a student at Helias Catholic High School.
Kyle Daledovich is a student at Helias Catholic High School.
Gabe Marcantonio, son of Jim Marcantonio and Missy Bonnot, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Daniel G. Tuebner, DDS, PC.
Nathan Luebbert, son of Jerry and Dianne Luebbert, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Joe Machens Capital City Ford.
Lucas Theroff, son of Timothy and Julia Theroff, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Jefferson Bank of Missouri.
J. Ross Shelton, son of Jay and Dee Dee Shelton, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Sons of the American Legion Squadron 505-Jefferson City.
John Gamble, son of William and Cynthia Gamble, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Hawthorn Bank.
Tim Ittner, son of Don and Joyce Ittner, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17.
William Pierce, son of Charles and Denise Pierce, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Freeman Mortuary, 40/8 Voiture 1292-Jefferson City.
Trevor Beshear, son of Jeff and Lisa Beshear, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was Central Bank.
Brandon Wiler, son of Kenneth and Gala Wiler, is a student at Jefferson City High School. His sponsor was American Legion Post 005.
Trevor Dusheke, son of Kevin and Tricia Dusheke, is a student at Calvary Lutheran High School.
Steven Gunn, son of Cheri Gunn, is a student at Calvary Lutheran High School.
Caleb Propst, son of Homer and Deanna Maddox and Kevin Propst, is a student at Calvary Lutheran High School.
Emmett Spradlin, son of Jim and Karin Spradlin, is a student at Calvary Lutheran High School.
Editor's note: Articles about area Boys State participation are compiled from various sources submitting information to the News Tribune. Any additional submissions will be compiled and published as they become available.