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Girls State is a program that provides young women with the opportunity to learn about government and leadership. Citizens learn about...

Louisiana Girls State is an event which fosters friendships, ideas, and creativity. This week-long program teaches incoming senior girls...

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,...

The days leading up to Girls State filled me with excitement about what the week would bring. I walked into the dining center to...

On Friday, the Senate and House of Representatives were introduced to the Finance Committee, one of the many committees who debated...

According to the Girls State handbook, the role of the Parish Communications Officer is to create and edit online content for the Poppy...

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...

In a life full of confounds and unpredictable variables, “art,” for me, has been the one thing that has remained constant. It never...

Tyhlar Holliway Tyhlar Holliway (left) is the Federalist Party candidate for Governor. She is from Shreveport, Louisiana and attends...

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...

With Louisiana Girls State being virtual this year, there have been limitations on getting to know our fellow citizens. Thanks to the...

Girls State is all about mock-government and learning how the government of Louisiana is run. Each citizen is provided the opportunity to...

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...

Hello! My name is Helena Cieutat and I am one of your 2021 Louisiana Girls State Parish Communications Officers. I have interviewed...

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...

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...