WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met this week in her Washington, D.C. office with Kyle Hietala of West Bath, one of this year’s Boys Nation Senators. Boys Nation is a nonpartisan program organized by the American Legion Auxiliary that identifies young men who are rising high school seniors and display characteristics of leadership. Maine’s Boys Nation Senators are selected by their peers at a statewide meeting of delegates at Dirigo Boys State to represent them at the national conference. Through a series of mock caucuses, seminars, and meetings with federal officials, Boys Nation Senators learn about the legislative process and the importance of civic engagement.