Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Sq. 11 Cadet Selected for Boys State

Congratulations to C/SrA Wyatt George of Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11. Cadet George has been selected by the American Legion and his school as a delegate for the 74th Session of the American Legion's California Boys State program scheduled for mid-June on the campus of California State University, Sacramento.

Cadet George, who joined CAP in June, is a graduate of the 2010 California Wing Cadet Summer Encampment. He is a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award given by the President's Council on Volunteer Service and Civic Participation. He is also a recipient of the President's Active Lifestyle Award presented by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. His is a cadet in the Air Force Junior ROTC program and a varsity football player.

Boys State and the partner program, Girls State, are annual in-residence activities to promote leadership, citizenry, and introduce young men and women to the process of government. Outstanding delegates at each program may be selected to represent their states at Boys Nation and Girls Nation.