Palmetto Boys State 2024
is complete. Congratulations Gentlemen, you are now part of the
#Brotherhood
. Carry this week back to your community and Be the Difference.
#PBS2024
#WeAreBoysState
Tonight we mourn the loss of Officer Terrence Carraway.
Officer Carraway attended PBS in 1983 and his son Rashad would later attend in 2010 as a citizen and 2011 as a Junior Counselor.
Rest In Peace Officer Carraway, and thank you for your service.
#WeAreBoysState
We've learned from
@SCBoysState
staff that Terrence Carraway, the police officer killed yesterday in the line of duty in Florence, SC, was also a member of the Boys State family & would wear his Palmetto Boys State shirt underneath his uniform. . Our thoughts are with his family.
On behalf of all of our counselors and staff, thank you to
#PBS2018
for yet another incredible encampment. Take what you’ve learned this week and change the world for the better.
#WeAreBoysState
To the
@AmericanLegion
and all those who have gone before
Thank You for helping to give us the opportunity to impact the lives of countless young men here in South Carolina!
#WeAreBoysState
#PBS2021
Palmetto Boys State 2023
is complete. Congratulations Gentlemen, you are now part of the
#Brotherhood
. Carry this week back to your community and be the difference.
#PBS2023
#WeAreBoysState
A lifetime of Brotherhood.
17 years as our Director.
42 years of Boys State,
always putting the program
ahead of yourself.
Our prayers are with you.
Thank You Director Stephen Lewis.
With sadness, we regret to announce the loss of one of our staff members, Noah Tweed. A 2018 delegate to PBS from Wren High, Noah served on Production Staff and was our DJ at assemblies. Please join us in prayer for his family, friends and our PBS family as well.
This week would not have been possible without the tireless work of our Junior and Senior Counselors.
Thank you all for your dedication and service.
Now...go get some sleep!!!
#PBS2018
#WeAreBoysState
For the first time ever at Palmetto Boys State...
We have a TIE.
The Nationalists and Federalists are tied at 100 county offices. The Feds have won the majority in the House and Senate.
#PBS2018
Unfortunately, we were unable to make our annual trip to Columbia for our
#InaugurationDay
which means we don’t get to visit with
@ALA_PGS
😔.
But we did want to send our love and greetings to PGS Delegates all over our Great State of SC!!! ❤️🌺❤️
#PBS2021
Hey Son, Ryan McGee in the
building tonight!
Yes, you heard right,
@ESPNMcGee
returned home to Palmetto Boys State & brought down the house!
PBS Alum & Counselor, Boys Nation Senator, and a few other things like ESPN Sr Writer, Marty & McGee Co-Host, & Author! Thank You Ryan!
#PBS2018
is just over a month away!!!
We want to hear from our alumni. What piece of advice would you give to a citizen heading to Boys State this year?
#WeAreBoysState
Thank you to our various law enforcement partners from across the state today. This trip could not happen every year without them.
#PBS2018
#WeAreBoysState
When you see these Men
and these Blue Shirts, on these steps…
Palmetto Boys State is OPEN!
Welcome to
#PBS2024
! Over 1000 young men from all over SC are now arriving at
@AndersonUnivSC
for the best week of their lives!
#WeAreBoysState
!
Palmetto Boys State 2022
is complete. Congratulations Gentlemen, you are now part of the
#Brotherhood
. Carry this week back to your community and be the difference.
#WeAreBoysState
Remembering Tucker Hipps today.
Counselor, Brother, and Friend, and a bright light for so many. We are thankful that Tucker is part of the Boys State Family.
#WeAreBoysState
We are honored to have with us today, here in Anderson, our 117th Governor of South Carolina, The Honorable
@henrymcmaster
.
Gov.McMaster escorted the newly elected and 83rd Governor of Palmetto Boys State, The Honorable Davion Bellinger!
#PBS2021
#InaugurationDay
#WeAreBoysState
Mission: build a team to lead almost 1000 young men on a journey to leadership, brotherhood, commitment and adventure.
Who could be capable?
The Senior Counselors of Palmetto Boys State! Well done Gentlemen.
#WeAreBoysState
#PBS2023
Lastly, we would like to thank the South Carolina Department of the
@AmericanLegion
.
Your service and sacrifice allow us to impact the lives of young men across our state every year, proving that our nation’s brightest days are still on the horizon.
#PBS2018
#WeAreBoysState
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal...
Signed in 1776, these words didn’t ring true for many in our nation until June 19, 1865 when Union troops rode into Galveston, TX to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation.
We celebrate Juneteenth today!
ELECTION RESULTS:
Federalists: 77 City Councilmen, 13 Mayor Pro Tem, 11 Mayors.
Nationalists: 67 City Councilmen, 11 Mayor Pro Tem, 13 Mayors.
The Federalists have taken city elections with 101 elected officials.
#PBS2018
#DillyDilly
Four years ago, a madman tried to divide us. We will always remember the
#Emanuel9
, and are forever thankful for their families who showed us the true meanings of grace and leadership in the face of tragedy.
The dates for PBS ‘22 are set for June 12-18!
Jr Counselor invitations will begin to roll out in September. If you applied and do not hear anything then, don’t give up! We will send out more invitations as we approach the end of the year and into the spring.