Giles County Students Honored for Attending Boys and Girls State

PULASKI, Tenn. - Several students from Giles County High School and Richland High School have been honored for their participation in Tennessee Boys and Girls State, a prestigious leadership and citizenship program sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.

Representing Giles County High School were Josie Curry, Joanne Guevara, Emma Harris, and Addison Shelton. From Richland High School, participants included Emma Gibson, Mary Avery McNeese, A.J. Bates, Bentley Thomason, Hudson Dickey, Colton Dault, and Wyatt Journey.

The students spent a week engaged in hands-on government simulations, forming mock governments, running for office, passing legislation, and debating real-world issues. The program is designed to provide young people with invaluable experience in civic responsibility, leadership, and the democratic process.

To celebrate their achievements, the American Legion Post 60 Auxiliary hosted a dinner in their honor. Each student shared their experiences and discussed how the program impacted them.

“This program helps shape future leaders,” said a member of the Auxiliary. “We’re proud to support these students and hear how they plan to bring what they’ve learned back to their schools and communities.”

Looking ahead, representatives from the American Legion and Auxiliary will visit Giles County and Richland High Schools this fall to encourage juniors to apply for the 2026 Boys and Girls State program.