The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Governor.

Mr. Spencer Boudreau from the City of Oak and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Adam Bullard from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams
Mr. Benjamin Crosby from the City of Birch and the Party of Adams
Mr. Riley Gamson from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Adams
Mr. Randy Kim from the City of Pine and the Party of Adams
Mr. Leary Labanlic from the City of Elm and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Jesus Lopez from the City of Alder and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Michael Lym from the City of Pine and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Lafe Martinson from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Zach Murdzia from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Deven Nieves-Noel from the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Micah Robertson from the City of Alder and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Chris Ryals from the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Marcus Washington from the City of Alder and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Nolan Winn from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Lieutenant Governor.

Mr. Malachi Areta from
the City of Elm and the Party of Adams
Hey guys I’m running for Lt. Governor. I am no stranger to leadership opportunities. I am a 4 sport varsity athlete (football, wrestling, track, and rugby). I also am involved in link crew, leadership, and national honor society at my school. I also am the asb student body president.

Mr. Lindon Coulter-Peterson from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Benjamin Hull from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Adams
Mr. Peter Kim from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Grant Poppe from the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Tristan Wolff from the City of Pine and the Party of Adams
Mr. Braden Yoder from the City of Alder and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Jed Young from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Rainier


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Secretary of State.

Mr. Alex Carlson from
the City of Pine and the Party of Adams
I am very active in my community. I am members of my schools DECA and National Honor Society Chapters, and ASB(Student Government). In ASB I am the Executive Secretary. I also have similar positions in some organizations outside of school. I am the Secretary of my church youth group and the Scribe of my Boy Scout Troop. I hope that I can help serve you guys as Secretary of State of the State of Evergreen.

Mr. Dewitt Clute from
the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams
I am Dewitt Clute from Prosser, Washington. It lies in between the Tri-Cities and Yakima. I was homeschooled until 4th grade at which point I joined public school. People started to listen to me and by the 8th grade I was the class President. At this point, I moved schools but by 10th grade I was once again the class president. I have been attending Columbia Basin College and hope to attend West Point to become an officer in the United States Army



Mr. Ryan Vandenberg from the City of Maple and the Party of Rainier


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Treasurer.

Mr. John Tye Ahearne from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams
Mr. Seth Bonin from the City of Elm and the Party of Adams
Mr. Reese Howard from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Eric Simpson from the City of Maple and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Commissioner of Public Lands.

Mr. Alex Kelsh from
the City of Elm and the Party of Rainier
My name is Alexander Kelsh, and I am a candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands. I am a jazz saxophonist, and I perform in a variety of settings and bands. I also play piano. Recently I have become a talent manager for a friend of mine, who is a successful DJ. I’m a humble leader with exceptional abilities, and I know how to apply them to any situation. When elected, I will perform my duties thoughtfully, while fostering a culture of effective communication and see that everyone’s needs and desires are met. Thank you all for your support.

Mr. Logan Cole from the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Ian Cullum from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Insurance Commissioner.

Mr. Justin Peterson from
the City of Elm and the Party of Rainier
Hello, my name is Justin Peterson. I am running for 2017 Boys State Insurance Commissioner. I have raised over $130,000 to date for a non-profit organization that helps veterans. I believe that the skills I learned through my fundraising efforts will help me with my ability to communicate with you, the people of the State of Evergreen. This has also allowed me to learn very important public communication skills which will help me take in your ideas and thoughts. Overall I think I am highly qualified for this position and am looking forward to serving you.

Mr. Jared Schmidt from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams
Mr. Frederick Uy from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Attorney General.

Mr. David Anderson from the City of Maple and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Richard Giordano from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Rainier
Mr. William Jensen from the City of Birch and the Party of Adams
Mr. Finn Johnson from the City of Alder and the Party of Adams
Mr. Ted Lai from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Auditor.

Mr. Shawn Kim from
the City of Elm and the Party of Adams
Hi, I’m Shawn Kim, I participate in Key Club (a club dedicated to service) as a former secretary and current president. During the last year I competed in FBLA making it to state. As editor I promise that I will serve our governor to the best of my abilities and to create laws that will be directly tied to YOU, my fellow citizens of Evergreen. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to express myself, again, I am Shawn Kim running to be your State Auditor!

Mr. Ben Gasper from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams
Mr. David Supnet, II from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Public Instruction.

Mr. Alec Acfalle from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Jayden Houchin from the City of Maple and the Party of Adams
Mr. Matthew Jugovic from the City of Maple and the Party of Rainier


The below citizens are running for the 2017 Evergreen Boys State Supreme Court.

Mr. Connor Robinson from
the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Acting as Supreme Court Justice, I will ensure ALL citizens of Evergreen Boy’s State receive an equal and impartial opportunity to extend their voice and opinion. Having experience as ASB president of a 4A school, I promise that no matter life stories, beliefs, and differences, I will ensure the same justice is equally extended to all citizens. I will ensure equal opportunity of liberty and justice in our state, and make sure any unjust actions are prohibited, for the equal opportunity and experience of ALL citizens of Evergreen State.

Mr. Damian Torres from
the City of Pine and the Party of Rainier
I believe in upholding the law of this state. I am running to represent the all minorities.

Mr. Jacob Ball from
the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
I am an eagle scout and a second lieutenant for my jrotc program. I take great pride in treating everyone fair and impartial and only after learning about someone will I start judge the person. as a cadet and an eagle scout I hold myself to a high moral and ethics standard. I look forward to working with everyone to make our boys’ state experience the best it can be.

Mr. Michael Anderson from
the City of Elm and the Party of Adams
Thing to know about me and why I should be on the Supreme Court. 1. I am obsessed with the constitution I have been taking classes on it since the beginning of junior year and even coached a group of middle schoolers for a constitution team competition. 2. I will be 100% unbiased in all cases I rule on and repeatedly recuse my self if necessary.

Mr. Cody Adams from the City of Fir and the Party of Adams
Mr. Christian Alexander from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Adams
Mr. Tyler Allen from the City of Pine and the Party of Adams
Mr. Henry Brown from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Lucien Caro from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Andersen Chumbley from the City of Pine and the Party of Rainier
Mr. James Halford from the City of Hemlock and the Party of Adams
Mr. Phoenix Hanks from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Ozell Jackson, IV from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams
Mr. Jacob Pender from the City of Tamarack and the Party of Adams
Mr. Guy Redfox from the City of Birch and the Party of Adams
Mr. Nick Robinson from the City of Birch and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Jack Rusher from the City of Elm and the Party of Adams
Mr. Carter Seehafer from the City of Maple and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Parker Sodon from the City of Birch and the Party of Adams
Mr. Carter Standridge from the City of Oak and the Party of Adams
Mr. Zach Weston from the City of Fir and the Party of Rainier
Mr. Kobe Woodruff from the City of Maple and the Party of Adams

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