Florida Legion #271
ALA FL Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program is a highly respected educational program for US high school students. At Girls State, participants learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizens, with training centered on the structure of city, country, and state governments.
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The Girls State Program has an impressive list of Famous alumni, including:
E. Lynn Harris, Jane Pauley, Nancy Redd, and Kate Shindle.
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Attending Girls State is not only an excellent learning opportunity; it's an impressive accomplishment that looks great on a resume. You can find more information on the ALA Florida Website.
Interested in attending Florida Girls State? The American Legion Auxiliary offers sponsorships for this life-changing event! Stop by and talk with our members or contact us today.
Eligibility
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Candidates must be Juniors in high school, intending to return to school for the Senior year. Students from public, private, parochial, and home-schooling programs throughout Florida are eligible. Students must be in the top third of their class.
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Consideration is given to scholastic achievements, leadership, character, honesty and physical fitness.
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Girls are chosen by the local American Legion Auxiliary Units that work with their respective high schools through an interview process.
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Any student registered as a full-time student of Florida Virtual School are not eligible to apply for the program.
"Girls State was an incredible experience. I learned so much about government and made friends I’ll never forget. It gave me the confidence to pursue a career in public service."