Girls State being held in Tuscaloosa
NBC 15 (Mobile) – June 9
More than 350 young women are gathered in Tuscaloosa this week to learn more about government and leadership. The American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Girls State convention is being held at the University of Alabama through Friday. Participants from around the will learn about the way government works and hold mock elections. They’ll also hear from leaders including Air Force Lt. Col Shannon Juby and State Treasurer Young Boozer. On Thursday they’ll visit the state capital of Montgomery. Participants have completed their junior year in high school. Each school in the state can send at least one girl.
Lakeland Ledger (Fla.) – June 9
Baldwin County High students attend Alabama Boys State
Al.com – June 9
Twelve Baldwin County High School students recently spent a week attending the Alabama Boys State program, held on the campus of the University of Alabama. Boys State delegates Cameron Lewis, Dustin Brothers, Austin Garner, Russ Wallace, Payt Zarr, Terry Cox, Will Steele, Colton Quezada, Labron Williams, Sean Purvis, Cody Emmons and Hunter Graham were sponsored by American Legion Post 188 in Bay Minette. The project received financial support from other organizations including the City of Bay Minette, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals, and Railroad Resources. Boys State is sponsored by the American Legion and participants are chosen from the around the state based on their demonstration of hard work, strong morals and motivation in school and community activities.