Manzanita city going on one of their walks to the science hall to learn about government. (Submitted)
by Sianna Davis
Manzanita City Reporter
Daily News
Starlit Rallies
Under the stars, the Girls State federalist and nationalist parties gather in their respected groups for a night to be remembered.
Led by the spirit line,the federalist and nationalist parties chant the night away with classic and modem chants.
Marching towards each other, the federalist and nationalist meet in the middle for a chanting battle that challenges the commitment and support within each party.
After the Rally,the girls leave for their sister city meetings, where they get together to meet other girls and work on interpersonal skills.The heightened energy from the rally and the sister city meeting left a lasting impression on everyone. Even in the quiet night,the sound of patriotism echoed through the streets of the University.
Sisters In the city
After the Party rallies the citizens met with their neighboring cities to get to know one another. The groups played various games with different objectives to learn more about their future candidates and competitors.
A citizen of Manzanita city says her favorite game was telephone. This game was a favorite for many from the sister meeting with cities Manzanita,Yucca, and Saguaro. With so many people in one space, the girls lined the walls down the hallway and whispered a phrase in each other’s ears until the last person stood up and recited the phrase. The game was one of many that lead to a successful and fun “Sister Cities” night.
A crowd of federalist herd together in hopes of a successful rally. (Submitted)
Funny News
What’s in the ranch?
When joining the program, the last thing the Girls State citizens considered was the food, butt to their surprise one particular item has caught a lot of attention. The Girls State ranch served at the lunches and dinner has already become an infamous part of Girls State. Girls from different cities have shared their love for the ranch! A citizen in Ocotillo shared «I was wondering what made the salad so good and it was not the veggies, so it had to be the salad dressing”.Others from Manzanita shared “we love the ranch, it’s so good”.
The ranch has even sparked debates among the citizens of Manzanita, allowing for a peculiar ice breaker among the group. The tasty salad dressing has become very popular among the citizens and has made its mark on Girls State.