Plainview’s Benjume Selected for Boys State

Staff Report

Plainview High School, rising senior Ephan Benjume was recently selected to attend the 86th Alabama Annual Boys State from May 28-June-3 2023, at Troy University. This selection recognizes his role as a leader and an outstanding citizen of his school and community.
Boys State is a civic organization founded in 1935 to help young men learn about democracy by experiencing it firsthand. Participants learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in training that centers on the structure of city, county, and state governments. Students are elected to various offices and activities, including legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, and recreational activities. The program is sponsored by the American Legion, whose members dedicate their time, money, and energy to making the program successful.
In addition to his selection to attend Boys State, Ephan is a student-athlete who participates in Cross Country and Baseball at Plainview. Ephan has been named All-County and All-Section in Cross Country and has been an individual and team qualifier for the State Cross State Meet in Oakville, Alabama. He is Plainview High School’s boys’ record holder for the Cross Country 5K. Ephan is a member of the Good Samaritan Club, works part-time at Chick-Fil-A, and is active in the Rainsville First Baptist Youth Program.