Friends of Boys State

Honoring members of the @SCBoysState Family & raising funds for PBS Scholarships - over $107K raised since 2012! Check out recent posts & pics from 6/8/2024!

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Thank You! #VeteransDay

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Our man Riley Harvell recognized by the @AmericanLegion for his great work this past summer at @ALBoysNation where he served as President in 2004! Thank you for your service Riley in so many ways!
#WeAreBoysState

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

“Boys State, Boys Nation, have shaped pretty much everything."
@USMC #veteran Riley Harvell reflects on his @SCBoysState & @ALBoysNation experiences, which he calls "an opportunity to learn and grow.” https://t.co/vQOq998A5k via @andyproffet

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

Dir. Bennett shared about 3 groups that make PBS possible: @AmericanLegion, PBS Staff & most of all, our outstanding Jr & Sr Counselors. Tucker Hipps was selected as a counselor because he was one of the best. We are so appreciative for the support from https://t.co/910DyB7OfJ!

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

It is times like this when our State shines!

Be sure to check on your loved ones, help a neighbor in need, serve your community, and #BeTheDifference!

Courage-Sacrifice-Perseverance-Integrity

There’s no limit when we all pull together!
#WeAreBoysState

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Always remembered, our Brother and Friend! Learn more at https://t.co/n6sFvQtASS

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

10 years have passed since the day our Boys State Brother Tucker Hipps left this place. Our prayers continue for his family and our gratitude grows for the work his parents Cindy & Gary do to educate, challenge & protect students across this Nation. #HippsDontLie #WeAreBoysState

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

An Amazing Legacy.

#NeverForget

[FDNY @FDNY]

On the eve of the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001, EMT Michael Russo Jr. reflects on his journey to wear the same patch once worn by his late father, Michael Russo Sr., who perished in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Remembering long time PBS Staff member Lt.Col. Henry “Hank” Masone III, who passed 8/15/07 after serving 30+ yrs as a US Marine.

Hank, a ‘74 Citadel grad, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., served tours in Kosovo, Bosnia & Afghanistan & is remembered each year w/the All PBS City Award.

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Remembering our Brother,
CPT John David Hortman - he was the best of us and placed his life on the line for us.
May 6, 1981 - August 8, 2011

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Thank you Dave.

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

What a symbol of America and our founding and freedom!

Last year, during a July 4th celebration, this image was captured by the daughter of our staff member Ryan Ellenburg.

Happy Independence Day as we celebrate the beginning of our great Nation 248 years ago!!! #USA 🇺🇸

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Just Discovered!
Another batch of photos from the FOBS 5K on June 8th! Plus, we’ve got all of our race winners names included as well. Thank you Participants for joining us in Anderson, SC!!!
See all the latest photos here: https://t.co/K7tLX5k0Lr

[Tillman Goins @TillGoins]

@SCBoysState 2024! Grateful for this past week and grateful for the people I met. Highlight/takeaway: “Failure is not failure unless you quit” - @SenatorTimScott

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Final photo post from the 2024 FOBS 5K from 6/28/24! Thank You Runners, Sponsors, Volunteers & Anderson Univ. For making this event a big success!
SAVE THE DATE for 2025 - Sat, June 7th! Working on upgrades & special surprises planned! 😉 More pics: https://t.co/ysTxrMIVPO

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

#ThrowbackThursday

Sinclair Lewis was in his 3rd year on PBS Staff when this was taken!!! Thanks @ColumbiaSCphoto! #WeAreBoysState

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Wait…there’s more?!

June 8th Friends of Boys State 5K
photos keep coming! It was a great morning with over $7,100 raised for @SCBoysState Scholarships!!! Thank You @AndersonUnivSC & @AUTrojans Athletics!

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

Another round of June 8th photos from the FOBS 5K! Thank you Runners and Sponsors!

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

You thought we forgot…

More photos from our event on June 8th at @AndersonUnivSC & the @AUTrojans Athletic Facilities!

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal...

Signed in 1776, these words didn’t ring true for many in our nation until June 19, 1865 when Union troops rode into Galveston, TX to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation.

We celebrate Juneteenth today!

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

Happy Birthday to Rev. Dr. Sinclair E. Lewis!

Sinkie is 93 TODAY!

His service to Palmetto Boys State began in 1956 & continues today. Through his leadership, compassion for his fellow man, and love of country, our program has achieved the highest standards.

HBD Sinkie! ❤️🎂🎉

[Palmetto Boys State @SCBoysState]

Happy Father’s Day!

[Friends of Boys State @DavesRunSC]

A week ago we ran!
Last night at the annual @SCBoysState Talent Show & Awards Ceremony known as “The Sinkies,” our 5K Committee presented event proceeds to Friends of Boys State in the amount of $7,117.24!

Thank You all for helping more young men experience Palmetto Boys State!