Vaccination hopefully heralds normalcy’s return despite COVID-19 pandemic
What a weird year. What a tragic year. What a historic year. Certainly, no one will forget what we all have experienced and continue to […]
American Legion
80th year of Boys State begins
In 1937, young men in the state of Kansas received their first opportunity to have their lives changed. The American Legion Boys State of Kansas […]
Vogts serves 2015 Kansas Boys State program
The first weeks of June are always a special time for me, and June 2015 was no different. It is when the American Legion Boys […]
2014 results in purchase of monthly magazine, other big events
It has been far too long since I darkened the doorway of this blog, and for that I am full of regret. A blog is […]
2013 Boys State results in promotions within program
Every summer I travel to Manhattan, Kansas, and spend nearly two weeks volunteering with one of the greatest youth programs in the state — the […]
Vogts finds his voice again
The new year has come and gone, and I have been negligent in my posting to this blog. I am not proud of that. Sure, […]
Emotional pull of Boys State stems from life-changing experience
The answer is goosebumps. Last week I wrote about how the American Legion Boys State of Kansas program was underway. I talked extensively about my love […]
Boys State of Kansas changes lives
The 75th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas is underway, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of a group of […]
Boys State Yearbook finished
This summer, I spent about a week and a half volunteering at the American Legion Boys State of Kansas program, which is a week-long government […]
Vogts become member of SAL, ALR
Friday the country celebrated Veterans’ Day. This is an important day because so many have given so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. I […]
Summer comes to a close
A dark time in my life has finally passed. The dark cloud of its existence is rapidly breaking apart only to reveal refreshing sunshine. Summer […]
Memorial Day Ceremonies Happening, Create Time To Learn Local History
MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Monday is a day for remembering and honoring those who have and continue to fight for the freedoms afforded to us in […]
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