American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.
American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State. For online details visit https://palmettoboysstate.com/
All junior boys are encouraged to apply for Palmetto Boys State. Paper applications can be picked up outside Room 1017. The link to the printable application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uWSye9AIt9zqoCom7nex9YsxxySYndz-/view?usp=sharing
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 21ST.
Congratulations to these players who made the Rebels Varsity Soccer Team!
Congratulations to these players who made the Lady Rebels Varsity Soccer Team!
Mark your calendars to come out and support to the Lady Rebels Soccer team!
Submissions for the Spring 2025 edition of the school literary journal, Lines and Rhymes, are now open! Submissions may be fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or visual art. To see full submission guidelines or submit a piece for publication, see the submission form, linked below:
https://forms.gle/y78oJSGKgMGpEzzm9
Submissions are open from February 7th to April 16th. Keep an eye out for information about this semester's contests, opening in March.
For any further questions or information, please see Mr. Burkett in room 1012 or email him at colin.burkett@spart5.net.
Dance Team Competition results from February 4th! Congratulations ladies! We look forward to your performance next Saturday at state!
Attention all Class of 2025 Parents and Graduates!!!! To receive important senior updates and reminders, students MUST check their Schoology home page regularly! All important information and date reminders will be posted on Schoology. As a senior, it is the senior's responsibility to check this information regularly.
Senior Information can be found on the Guidance webpage at: https://sites.google.com/spart5.net/bhsschoolcounseling/seniors
Mark your calendars for the remaining Fine Arts events for the month of February! Band has already been quite busy with a send off concert and a SCMEA concert in Columbia. They still have the USC band clinic concert in Columbia on February 15.
Theatre will open its 2nd show of the year at the end of the month! Come enjoy Beetlejuice in the BHS black box theater.
Orchestra and chorus will head to all-state! And in addition to Guard's Pizza Inn fundraiser Saturday night, Winterguard will participate in a competition in Chapin on February 22nd.
The BHS Rebel Theatre Company will open its 2nd show of the year at the end of the month! Come enjoy Beetlejuice in The Black Box Theatre February 20-22 and February 27-March 1. Shows at 7:00pm and 2:00/7:00pm on Saturdays.
Link to ticket sales: https://teachtix.com/byrneshs/beetlejuice
Come out and support the Color Guard on Saturday February 15th at Pizza Inn in Duncan 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Our D5 Nurses want to "spread the word" and not the germs! So, please check out these notes from our D5 nurses. Please contact our school nurses if you have additional questions.
Any 10th grader interested in applying for the Barbering program needs to see their counselor for an application. All applications are due by February 21st. A copy of the SIGNED Social Security Card MUST be turned in with the application or it CANNOT BE processed.
Check out the prom flyer which highlights important dates for ticket sales and the invitation to Prom 2025!!
The 78th annual session of the American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State is now accepting applications for delegate selection. Each year, ALA PGS is held to provide a unique forum for the state’s rising high school senior girls to learn about government and the political process. This year’s ALA PGS will be held on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, from Sunday, June 8, to Saturday, June 14. ALA PGS allows young women to expand their leadership skills and meet other outstanding young women from across the state. Some delegates even form lifelong bonds from their time at ALA PGS.
It is an honor to be selected as a delegate to American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State. The American Legion and its Auxiliary sponsor Boys and Girls State to educate our youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. State programs are held nationally, and alumni of these programs are known and recognized nationwide for their academic achievement and civic leadership. Many alumni of Palmetto Boys and Girls States have gone on to successfully run for local and state office in South Carolina. Colleges and universities also offer scholarships to Boys and Girls State alumni.
Applications are available now on Schoology and if a paper application is necessary, please email ALA PGS representative, Madison Carver at madison.carver@spart5.net.
Applications are due February 21st. If you have any questions about ALA PGS or the application process, please refer to the 2026 Schoology group post from Ms. Carver.
Mrs. Demumbreum's Forensic Science class concluded their Serology unit this week with a "blood spatter" lab. Students identified texture and angle of impact and how these factors affect spatter patterns.
We cannot end this week without giving a shout out to our school counseling staff! We did get to celebrate them today. Happy School Counselors Appreciation Week!
FAFSA Workshop: We are excited to announce a FAFSA Workshop for SENIORS and their parents scheduled for TONIGHT February 5th, 2025, at the Byrnes High School cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 PM. During this workshop, we will have a guest speaker, Christen Mayes, who will share critical information about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is essential for all college-bound seniors and their parents, as it opens doors to valuable funding opportunities for higher education. We encourage you to attend and bring any questions you may have about the financial aid process. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and support regarding funding your college journey. Parents are advised to park in the senior parking lot and enter through the side black gates. We look forward to seeing you there and helping you navigate your financial aid options!
FAFSA Workshop: We are excited to announce a FAFSA Workshop for SENIORS and their parents scheduled for TOMORROW February 5th, 2025, at the Byrnes High School cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 PM. During this workshop, we will have a guest speaker, Christen Mayes, who will share critical information about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is essential for all college-bound seniors and their parents, as it opens doors to valuable funding opportunities for higher education. We encourage you to attend and bring any questions you may have about the financial aid process. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and support regarding funding your college journey. Parents are advised to park in the senior parking lot and enter through the side black gates. We look forward to seeing you there and helping you navigate your financial aid options!
Wear GREEN to the games tonight to support the Fight against Lymphoma and honor our Lady Rebel Olivia #13 and her mother Lori! During The Lady Rebels Half Time we will offer "Half Court Shots" 🏀⛹🏻♀️⛹🏼♂️ for $1 with proceeds going to Olivia's family.
One of our school SROs, Officer Tom Williams, stopped by Mrs. Demumbreum's Forensics class to talk about routine traffic stops and the drug recognition process associated with the Toxicology Unit this week. Thank you Officer Williams for finding yet another way to support our students!
