["Naval Academy represented at Boys State." Anoka Union 05 Jun. 1964: Print.]
Midshipman Third Class James L. Strouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton J. Strouse of 3364 Seventh Ave., Anoka, has been selected to represent the U.S. Naval Academy in the 1964 American Legion Boys State of Minnesota on June 18 at Minneapolis.
The American Legion Boys State takes place each summer in each state. Boys from within the state meet to learn about the operation of government, citizenship and principles of democracy.
Midshipman Strouse graduated from Anoka senior high school in 1961. While in high school, he was on the wrestling team and was a Student Council representative. Prior to entering the Naval Academy, Strouse attended the University of Minnesota for one year. At the Naval Academy, he is a member of the wrestling team. During his summer cruise, he served in the destroyer U.S.S. Jonas Ingram.
