Ten Benjamin Logan High School juniors have been selected to attend the 2026 American Legion Buckeye Boys State program at Miami University in Oxford from June 14 through June 21.
Buckeye Boys State is one of Ohio’s premier leadership programs for high school students.
The week-long event gives participants hands-on experience with government, elections, leadership, and citizenship while helping them develop skills that can benefit them in college and beyond.
Students were encouraged to apply after attending an informational presentation led by Matt Chamberlain and several Benjamin Logan seniors who shared their experiences with the program.
School officials thanked Chamberlain for helping introduce students to the opportunity.
The following students were selected to attend:
Sponsored by American Legion Post 470 in Coldwater
- Kyle Cox, son of Randy and Chriss Cox
- Camden Linebaugh, son of Sarah Godsey
Sponsored by American Legion Willard Stout Post 266 in Belle Center
- Gabriel Elsasser, son of Anthony and Kate Elsasser
- Keegan Lacher, son of Justin and Katie Lacher
- Bryce Larocco, son of Toni Larocco
Sponsored by American Legion Wood-Rosebrook Post 745 in East Liberty
- Johnathon Beikman, son of Alvin and Gina Beikman
- Isaac Skidmore, son of Luke and Sarah Skidmore
Sponsored by American Legion Blue Jacket Post 599 in Zanesfield
- Maximus Clapsaddle, son of Josh and Heather Clapsaddle
- Wyatt Gordon, son of Eric and Summer Gordon
- Oliver Morse, son of Phil and Cori Morse
A special part of this year’s program will be the final Flag Speech delivered by Carmen Scott, a 1958 Bellefontaine High School graduate and Vietnam Army veteran.
His patriotic message has been a longstanding tradition at Buckeye Boys State.
