Virginia Boys State Hall of Fame

These men and women are recognized for their outstanding humanistic qualities, career accomplishments, local and state achievements. They are held in high esteem by their peers and honored by their associates for their contributions. These men and women unselfishly place self below God, country and others, and value service above personal gain in their defense of deomocracy and freedom, equality and opportunity, while carving out an enviable life's record in a multitude and variety of worthy endeavors. These men and women are forever enshrined in the American Legion Boys State Hall of Fame:

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Larry Green

Legionnaire Larry Green graduated from High School after his illustrious career as an all star basketball player and then attended Old Domion University for one year before enlisting in the Air Force. During his time in the military, he was stationed in Libya and Washington D.C. After his enlistment ended, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he graduated with honors, earning a BS Degree in Accounting. He passed his CPA exam later that same year.

Larry joined American Legion Post 252 in 1987, the year his son was selected to attend Virginia Boys State. The following year, 1988, he came to Boys State as a city counselor and continued as a counselor for ten years. He is currently the Boys State Treasurer, a postition he has held for the past 12 years. In his post, he has held several positions incluidng Post Commander and 12th District Commander.


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Jarad Phelps

Jarad Phelps is a member of the sons of the American Legion Squadron 372. Jarad attended American Legion Boys State as a delegate in 1990. He returned to Boys State as a city counselor in 1992. As city counselor, he also took on the roll of Honor Guard and Flag Courtesy Coordinator. Jarad currently serves as Chief City Counselor. As Chief City Counselor, his duties are many, including recruiting counselors during the year. During the session of Boys State, he oversees all the city counselors and cities, a daunting task but one he handles with both professionalism and efficiency. His dedication to this program is inspiring and is more than just one week per year.

2009

Curt Dickinson

2008

Elaine Kramer
Vera Bright
Roger Messier

2007

Robert Steele

2006

None Given

2005

Rick Foster

2004

Rev. Dr. Jerry Falwell

2003

Mike Harris

2002

Harriet Williams

2001

Bruce Jamerson
Jack Rainey

2000

Edwin Dentz
Lloyd Stacey

1999

Thomas Starling

1998

David Braun
L.F. Payne

1997

Edwin Burnett
James Draper

1996

Joseph Holleman

1995

Glen Conrad

1994

None Given

1993

Andy Bradshaw
Fred Schauss

1992

Phil Budahn
Lee Peters
Wilbur Walker
Emmett Burley

1991

Stanley Ryan
Terry Plunk

1990

Harold Purnell
John Blackwell
William Vest

1989

Dom Scaffido
Joe Crouch

1988

Jim Pilley
Rex Tilotson
John Bright
Sidney Weil

1987

Carlyle Tiller
Henry Roughton

1986

George Blume
George Whitley

1985

Rodney Lester
Richard Poff
Sam Snow

1984

Tom Dobyns
Alvin Lyle

1983

Guy Pobst
Les Lam
Gates Richardson
Fritz Heller

1982

Glenn Rardin
Andy Renick
Charles Crush
Arthur James
John Wicker