Congratulations to the 2023 Award Winners!
Congratulations to the following 2023 State Officials and Award Recipients: Samsung Scholarship: Anna Jean Evans Girls Nation Senators:...
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Kinsey Waits
- Jun 25
- 3 min
We Went to Girls State... Now What?
From the early morning musters to the late night cheers, Louisiana Girls state has stolen the hearts of its over 200 delagates throughout...
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LaShay Wallace
- Jun 25
- 3 min
The Role of Music in Connecting Participants at Louisiana Girls State
Louisiana Girls State is a prestigious program that brings together young women from across the state to learn about the democratic...
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Tovy Tran
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Personal PPC Perspective
Girls State is a program that provides young women with the opportunity to learn about government and leadership. Citizens learn about...
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Gracie Griffin
- Jun 25
- 1 min
The Sisterhood of Louisiana Girls State
Louisiana Girls State is an event which fosters friendships, ideas, and creativity. This week-long program teaches incoming senior girls...
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Madison Book
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Girls State Advice Column
DON’T BE NERVOUS When I was packing and driving to Girls State I was extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect, who would be there,...
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Mia Graham
- Jun 25
- 3 min
The Power of Perserverance
The days leading up to Girls State filled me with excitement about what the week would bring. I walked into the dining center to...
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Amelia Morris
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
The Debate of Bills
On Friday, the Senate and House of Representatives were introduced to the Finance Committee, one of the many committees who debated...
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Julia Spiess
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
My Reflection on Louisiana Girls State
According to the Girls State handbook, the role of the Parish Communications Officer is to create and edit online content for the Poppy...
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Celeste Blanchard
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
My Reflection on Louisiana Girls State
My name is Celeste Blanchard and I’m a 17 year old from Lafayette, Louisiana. When I came to Girls State, I came straight from a...
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Julia Spiess
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Artist Spotlight
In a life full of confounds and unpredictable variables, “art,” for me, has been the one thing that has remained constant. It never...
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Amelia Morris
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
An Insight into the 2022 Governor Candidates
Tyhlar Holliway Tyhlar Holliway (left) is the Federalist Party candidate for Governor. She is from Shreveport, Louisiana and attends...
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Celeste Blanchard
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
What Happens in City Courts?
What really goes down in Louisiana Girls State’s district and city court sessions? Well, let’s start with the basics. The city court is...
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Lacie Johnson
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
Whova Takes Us to the Polls
With Louisiana Girls State being virtual this year, there have been limitations on getting to know our fellow citizens. Thanks to the...
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Gracie Willis
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
State Treasurer
Girls State is all about mock-government and learning how the government of Louisiana is run. Each citizen is provided the opportunity to...
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Raley Curry
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
What Girls State Means to Me
When we were told that the American Legion Auxiliary President would be speaking to all of us, I didn’t quite know what to expect. When...
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Helena Cieutat
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Louisiana Girls State Tells All
Hello! My name is Helena Cieutat and I am one of your 2021 Louisiana Girls State Parish Communications Officers. I have interviewed...
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Gracie Willis
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Counselor of the Day
When first logging on to Whova, there was a wave of anticipation. No girl knew what to expect, as a virtual Girls State has never been...
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Raley Curry
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Girls State: The Ultimate Melting Pot
I’ve always heard that the United States was called the “Melting Pot,” but I didn’t fully comprehend that term until this week during...
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