Tonkawa American Legion Post #71 in partnership Frontier High School has selected the 2022 Boys State delegates and appreciates the sponsorship made possible by Exchange Bank & Trust of Perry, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma American Legion Boys State will be in person May 28-June 4. New this year is the change in location and Boys State will be happening on the campus of Rogers State University, Claremore, Oklahoma. Oklahoma American Legion Boys State is a week-long discovery of the essence of civic duty, citizenship, patriotism and understanding the American system of government and politics through participation and hands-on learning. This is only made possible by the support of sponsors such as Exchange Bank and Trust and is greatly appreciated so that the American Legion can provide the opportunity to learn about service and leadership to young men across the state of Oklahoma. Pictured is Frontier High School 2022 Boys State Delegates. On the left is John Roy, Center is Exchange Bank and Trust Vice President Connelly Wade, and the right is Derek Bible. Derek is the son of Carolee and Joe Pratt and grandson of Pharabe Botone. Derek attends Frontier High School and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Indian Honor Society as well as a member of the Frontier Intertribal-youth council. He also worked with FEMA to create the nation’s first Native American CERT group and is also CERT certified to teach classes to others. John Roy is the son of Steve Roy Sr and Toni Eagle and grandson of Boys State alumni and Korean War veteran Wilkie Eagle. John is active in Frontier High School and the Frontier Intertribal youth council. He is a Native American Drummer and an active member of the Ponca Gourd Dance Society.
