SARDINHA TAPPED TO LEAD FLORIDA BOYS STATE PROGRAM
TALLAHASSEE -- The Board of Directors for the Florida American Legion's Boys State program is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Sardinha, III, as the 15th director in the program's 72-year history. At age 24, Sardinha additionally becomes the program's youngest director.
"Boys State has a special place in my heart," said Sardinha. "This program develops young leaders from across Florida around the unifying principle of Americanism. I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve in this way, and to honor the thousands of Legionnaires who underwrite and execute this premier youth leadership program."
It was only a few years ago that Sardinha was a delegate to the 2005 Boys State session where his peers elected him Attorney General. He has since been invited back each subsequent year to serve as a program counselor.
Sardinha is a resident of Jupiter, and a 2006 graduate of Jupiter High School. He attended and is a graduate of the University of Florida. He is currently a second-year law student at the University of Miami. Sardinha is also a member of the local Sons of the American Legion Squadron.
The Florida Department of the American Legion has sponsored Boys State since 1940. During the weeklong events associated with Boys State, 530 delegates can earn dual enrollment course credit through a unique partnership with Tallahassee Community College. Delegates are instructed in Florida law, history, and government. In addition, students create a "51st" state with cities, counties, and a three-branch state government, publish a daily newspaper and television news program, and learn leadership qualities through teamwork exercises.
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Photos Attached: Sardinha Action Shot: "Frank Sardinha, left, is congratulated by outgoing Boys State Director George Wehrli after announcing Sardinha's appointment."
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