From left are: Timothy Ackley Jr., Zachary Hammond and Gavin Phillips.

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School District’s delegates for the 2021 American Legion Boys State are juniors Timothy Ackley Jr., Zachary Hammond and Gavin Phillips.

Boys State Delegates are sponsored by the American Legion Gowanda Post 409.

Boys State is a weeklong program that immerses high school youth completing their junior year in citizenship and leadership training. They learn the practical aspects of government as it exists in New York state. The 2021 American Legion Boys State program will be held virtually this year from June 27 through July 1.