LITTLE ROCK - Two students from Cleveland County were elected by their peers to the State Senate and State House of Representatives on May 27 as part of the 84th annual session of Arkansas Boys State, where students build a mock government structure, including eight different congressional districts each with three senators and 10 representatives.More than 600 of the state's brightest young men are attending Arkansas Boys State, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. This summer's 84th annual session runs May 25-30 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.These students include: Bryce Phillips of Rison High School was elected State Representative, and Daniel Norton of Woodlawn was elected State Senator“Being elected to the House or Senate is quite the special opportunity for these students,”said David Saterfield, director of instruction for Arkansas Boys State. “They'll get an up-close and personal look at the legislative process with their own state legislators leading them through the process.”On Wednesday, these students met with Arkansas legislators to learn more about the legislative branch and process. As part of their meeting, these students will join their fellow Arkansas Boys State senators and representatives in creating mock legislation that they will debate and vote upon at the state capitol on Friday.“I’m excited to see what ideas the Arkansas Boys State 2025 legislators bring to the House and Senate floors on Friday,” Saterfield said. “I hope these Arkansas Boys State legislators take it all in when they're at the Capitol. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”These students join more than 600 students from throughout the state attending Arkansas Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Students are mock citizens in eight different counties and congressional districts, sixteen cities, and two political par...
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