Cunningham, Chavers To Attend Boys State

February 19, 2014

Two Northview High School juniors — Matthew Chavers and Austin Cunningham — have been chosen by Atmore American Legion Post 90 to attend Florida Boy’s State. Attendees are required to attend one governmental meeting on the local level prior to the trip, and the young men chose to attend a recent meeting of the Century Town Council.

They are being sponsored personally by Century Mayor Freddie McCall.

Matthew Chavers is third academically in his class, a member of the FBLA, tutors his peers in algebra after school and attends Aldersgate United Methodist Church. At Pensacola  High School, he was in the International Baccalaureate Program, president of the Chess Club and a member of the Mock Trial Team.

Matthew is an accredited legal secretary — one of the youngest ones in the country.  For fun, he enjoys playing video games.

His father and grandfather are both Marine veterans, and his grandfather Mike Adams served in the Vietnam War.

Austin Cunningham plays center on the Northview football team, and was on the state championship team. He lifts weights, able to bench press 240 pounds. He’s a member of the FFA and shows livestock such as cattle.

Austin is class treasurer, SGA treasurer, a member of the Beta Club and is also a member of Highland Baptist Church.

Pictured top: Century Town Council members (seated) Annie Savage, (back, L-R) Gary Riley, Jacke Johnston and Ann Brooks with Northview Boy’s State representative Austin Cunningham and Matthew Chavers. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

11 Responses to “Cunningham, Chavers To Attend Boys State”

  1. Ronnie Gilmore on February 20th, 2014 3:29 pm

    Congratulations Austin and Mathew for a job well done.
    You make your community and familys proud
    Of your accomplishments. You give me
    Faith on our future leaders!

  2. Sebastian Jones on February 20th, 2014 8:52 am

    Awesome! Proud of you guys!!!

  3. mary norrell on February 19th, 2014 6:01 pm

    CONGRATS MATTHEW!!!!! and AUSTIN!! Tina you must be very proud..Matthew has grown up!

  4. Jacky Cunningham on February 19th, 2014 1:28 pm

    Austin, Gram @ Grand are very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work.

  5. Susan on February 19th, 2014 12:53 pm

    My daughter went to Girl’s State in Florida. They learn alot about government. Hope to read about a girl’s group attending also.

  6. Sheila Hendrix on February 19th, 2014 10:22 am

    Congratulations Matthew!! :) You continue to give us reasons to feel grateful to have a grandson like you, ( so PROUD of Your Achievements). Two Thumbs UP ! !

  7. Tina Chavers on February 19th, 2014 8:08 am

    To America Legion. I am one of the proud Moms. They will be going to Florida Boys State in Tallahassee this summer.

  8. American legion on February 19th, 2014 7:58 am

    Florida or Alabama boys state?

  9. Stacey Adams on February 19th, 2014 7:21 am

    Pops and I are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become, Matthew! Way to go and keep setting the bar even higher!

  10. Stephanie Reed on February 19th, 2014 3:54 am

    Way to go Matthew! Great work guys!! Congratulations! :)

  11. Tina Chavers on February 19th, 2014 12:42 am

    Congratulation Matthew and Austin! I am so proud of both of you!