GIRLS STATE
American Legion Girls State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for local area high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
At American Legion Girls State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. Expenses associated with attending this program are paid by sponsoring American Legion Post 71, and through the generosity of many area civic and service organizations - as well as individuals - who donate scholarships. This community synergy has allowed many young women to partake of this program from the local community.
At American Legion Girls State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. Expenses associated with attending this program are paid by sponsoring American Legion Post 71, and through the generosity of many area civic and service organizations - as well as individuals - who donate scholarships. This community synergy has allowed many young women to partake of this program from the local community.
The young women get a chance to live responsibly, and productively, as members of society. They have the oppuntunity to meet, and make life-long friends, with their peers from high schools throughout the State of Texas. Girls State delegates are selected from female youth who have completed their Junior year in high school, and have at least one more semester of the Senior year.
Any young woman who is interested in attending the 2011 Girls State -- or in obtaining information -- can contact the Principal of their High School, and/or their Civics or Government teacher. Information is also available by calling Post 71 at 940-382-7315.
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