Sunday, June 6, 2010

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Girls State registration was the beginning of an exciting week. Everyone had to visit the nurse to be sure she was ready for a busy week. After citizens arrived, there was time to get acquainted in the cities.
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At least we're all in this together. Girls State donated many needed items to a local VA hospital to serve our veterans. The flags were presented at the Opening Assembly.
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Jana Pettey presided at the evening assembly. Susannah Griffee, the 2009 ALA VGS Governor, addressed the 2010 citizens. We honored the ALA for their contributions to Girls State and so many other programs.
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Julia Wells, Chairwoman of Girls State, and Martha Kelly, Director of Girls State, greeted the citizens. Everyone took the oath of citizenship. And we learned the Girls State song.
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Hannah Rowland gave an overview of the busy week to come. Erica Evans and the Page to Stage crew helped set the tone for elections. Before Sunday night was over, voting already had begun.