American Legion seeking 2019 Girls State delegates

A once in a lifetime opportunity - The 2019 Girl State delegate selection process is underway.

The American Legion Auxiliary’s marquee Girls State program, first presented in 1937, is one of the most respected and coveted experiential learning programs presented in the United States.

The program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through our enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. The young women become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form of government works at the state and national levels.

Each summer, approximately 16,000 young women participate in weeklong ALA Girls State programs across the nation. Every American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program operates with the same patriotic values through a nonpartisan curriculum where students assume the roles of government leaders, campaigning in mock parties (often called “Federalists” and “Nationalists”) to become mayors and county and state officials of their ALA Girls State. The program is a weeklong immersive learning experience, often held on a college campus where girls live in “cities” within a dormitory-like setting. The learning, experience, memories, and friendships last a lifetime.

Young women of junior level in high school are eligible to participate in this program. The 2019 Idaho Syringa Girl State is scheduled for June 9-14 in Nampa , Idaho.

The local American Legion Auxiliary is beginning the selection process for 2019 delegates.

If you are interested please contact your high school counselor or Patricia de Blaquiere Sudick (deblaq@netw.com)