The American Legion

Girls State

For more information contact: Steve Marietti smariett2003@yahoo.com

AMERICAN LEGION GIRLS STATE

Girls State is a program for High School Juniors that teaches the fundamentals of our government. Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. It is a week long Program in June every year, and is currently hosted at Eastern Illinois University. Eligible candidates for Girls State must be between their Junior and their Senior year of High School. Participants have the opportunity to run for politcal office and assume the duties and responsibilities of government officials. Program information for the next session is available in December and January of the upcoming year.