By Delia Riley – Piñon City Reporter “You will have one minute to speak, I will cut you off after that.” This phrase has become a familiar one in the last day and a half of Girls State. Advisors say
Elections, Meetings, and More!
By Sania Patel – Yucca City Reporter The 2023 ALA Girls State Program is in full swing at the University of Arizona! Throughout the day in Yucca city, students could be seen running from one meeting to the next as
Ocotillo’s Day One
By Juliana Li – Ocotillo City Reporter When asked what emotions the newly arrived delegates were feeling, one sentiment prevailed amongst all of Ocotillo city: excitement. Whether that emotion was preceded by nerves or hopefulness, excited was the most common
Morning Colors
By Payton Robbins – Yucca City Reporter Before the selection process, Arizona Girls State delegates had fully recognized and understood the importance of honoring our nation’s flag through ceremony and respect. We were told that each morning and evening, however,
YOUR VOTE MATTERS
By Starry Hopkins and Sarah Kibbey – Cholla City Reporters Today in Cholla City and the rest of the cities in Supai County there were primary elections held. Primary elections are elections to appoint delegates to represent a specific political
Sycamore City… The Sisters We Never Had
By Gabby Comer and Elyse Gonzales – Sycamore City Reporters Since stepping into the dorm yesterday morning, all the citizens of Sycamore City (or Syc City as we like to call it) have known this city is something special. From
Proud to be a Girls State Citizen
Merlin D’souza – City of Saguaro Day 5 was fun and informative. I learned so much about the judicial system from Hilary Weinberg and Kate Loudenslagel. I didn’t know Miranda rights originated from a court case filed in Arizona, which
Whistle stops and speeches
Catherine Zbiegien – City of Cholla Today we heard six wonderful speeches from our three governor candidates and our three secretary of state candidates. Cholla citizen, Ms. Steenhard, made it all the way to the final election! She ran against
A Whole New World in State Government and Candidate Speeches
MiLee Vogel – City of Sycamore We are nearing the end of Girls State,“Welcome to State Government Part 2”, covering the Judicial Branch and delegates election speeches for governor and secretary of state. Today’s program started with a powerpoint presentation
Talent show and state elections
Mia Fredericks – City of Palo Verde The 51st state has some serious talent! Citizens displayed their unique passions during the statewide talent show. From the city of Palo Verde, Ms. Barrio captivated the audience with her body contortion talent!