EMPIRE GIRLS STATE

EMPIRE GIRLS STATE

Oswego County American Legion Auxiliary units are looking for girls 16 to 17 years old in high schools in our county that might be interested in the study of government for a week Sunday June 27th through July 3rd, 2010. We have nine high schools in Oswego County, some of which have never sent a girl to Girls State.

This is a study perspective of the practical government operations and to emphasize the integral part that individuals have within a democratic government. This program which has been accredited by the New York State Board of Regents for inclusion in the National Proram on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (National PPONS), it a non-partisan attempt to teach the love of "God and Country" to American youth.

Qualified high school juniors are selected to participate in a week-long educational experience with hands-on workshops on government. Students will participate in the creation and execution of either a flag lowering or raising ceremony. The citizens will also receive information on some of the programs that are important components of our organization.

Students have the opportunity to earn three (3) college credits while completing their high school senior year. The Department of New York American Legion Auxiliary is the only department to offer this program to its citizens.

Home schooled students are also eligible for Empire Girls State. You may call 315-592-7093 or 315-529-1576 (cell) if you have questions.

We will meet at Fuller-Taylor American Legion Post 915 on route 49 in Central Square on Sunday, March 14, 2010 for interviews of interested candidates from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be a committee to speak with the girls. We will choose 3 candidates and 3 alternates to attend if the candidates are unable to fulfill their obligation.

We would like to have at least one girl from each Oswego County high school. I must have the names and telephone numbers of girls to be interviewed by March 10, 2010.

For more information, contact Betty Rowlee, Girls State Chairman, 100 Myers Road, Oswego, NY 13126. Telephone: 315-592-7093 or 315-529-1576 (cell). E-mail: rowleedel@gmail.com