We connect high school juniors to Ohio's top leadership programs.
We are the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Ohio Squadron #725 based in Bowling Green, OH. Our squadron membership is comprised exclusively of former Buckeye Boys State counselors whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military.
Each year, we sponsor dozens of high school juniors from all across Ohio to attend the American Legion's Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State programs during the summer before their senior year. Selected students are able to attend for free thanks to the generous support of our members and community partners.
Partnering Programs
We partner with the American Legion's Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State to send dozens of high school juniors each summer at no cost to you. Our squadron's mission is to make sure every interested student has the opportunity to attend these life-changing programs.
Buckeye Boys State
June 14th - 21st, 2026 | 157 days away!
Miami University, Oxford, OH
An eight-day hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio's government.
Buckeye Girls State
June 7th - 13th, 2026 | 150 days away!
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
A week-long program designed to educate Ohio's young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of good citizenship.
Note from the Commander
My name is Shaun Loftin, and I am the Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Ohio Squadron #725. It's an honor to serve our 50+ members who invest thousands of volunteer hours into the Legion's Americanism programs each year.
As a former Buckeye Boys State delegate, I cannot thank the post that sponsored me enough for allowing me to attend the single most transformative leadership experience of my life.
On behalf of our entire squadron of former Buckeye Boys State delegates, we want to pay it forward by sponsoring your high school junior to attend Buckeye Boys State or Buckeye Girls State for free. Please reach out to me at shaun@ohiosal725.org or fill out the form below.
