Frewsburg Students To Attend Boys State In Morrisville
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The Samuel L. Derby American Legion Post 556 and Sons of the American Legion are sponsoring four Frewsburg Central School students to Boys State at the State University of New York at Morrisville. The four candidates are Nathaniel Colley, Brendan Devereaux, Griffin Lewis, and Alexander Pitts.
Nathaniel Colley is the son of Verna Angelo. Colley is a member of the cross country and track teams. He is also active in the school musical and marching band and competes on the Quiz Bow team. Outside of school Colley is a junior member of the Frewsburg Fire Department, an Eagle Scout and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is a member of Frewsburg's Structural Integrity Club.
Colley plans on majoring in criminology and psychology.
Brendan Devereaux is the son of Terra and Scott Devereaux. He is a member of the varsity soccer team and the indoor and outdoor track teams. He is also a member of SADD. Outside of school he plays club soccer and is a member of the Boy Scouts and is an Eagle Scout. Devereaux is a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he Acolytes. Brendan volunteers at the Audubon Society and participates yearly in the Red Cross Red Kettle Campaign. Devereaux would like to major in athletic training and exercise science.
Griffin Lewis is the son of Randy and Katie Lewis and Chester and Jessica Cobb. He is a member of the varsity football and track teams. Lewis is a member of the newspaper staff, this year's championship Mock Trial Team and has participated in NYSSMA events. He also plays the bagpipe. He intends to go to Fairmont University become a commercial pilot.
Alexander Pitts is the son of Troy and Michelle Pitts. He is a member of the varsity cross country, swimming and track teams. He is a member of National Honor Society, is on student council, is a class officer, a member of Envirothon, and is on the yearbook and newspaper staff. He is also a member of this year's championship Mock trial team and SADD. Outside of school, Pitts is a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he lectors. Pitts is involved in Boy Scouts and is an Eagle Scout. Additionally, he is a member of the Chautauqua County Youth Climate Initiative. He plans to major in Environmental Science in college.
Boy's State of New York is a program sponsored by the American Legion. Candidates who attend Boy's State must be above average students and must prove good citizenship and leadership skills. The objective of Boy's State is to develop civic leadership and promote American Citizenship. Attendees learn a detailed study of our government and its functions. These young men will gain a full understanding of our American traditions and a belief in the United States of America.