By Daviana Herrera Gonzalez and Munai BoehmJuniper and Yucca City Reporters As Girls State citizens began nominations for state and county offices the importance of involving oneself in the democratic process defined itself. Through county meetings citizens were informed of
Yuccans Flock to The Polls
By Munai Boehm, Rosaxary Garcia Rojas and Daviana Herrera GonzalezYucca and Juniper City Reporters The first morning of Girls State got off on a strong foot. Within the city level Yucca City elected our wonderful mayor Neveah Gable, and amazing
Glee Club
By Payton RobbinsYucca City Reporter Harmony is the ultimate characteristic of any singing group. The Girls State Glee Club has it down pat. With guitarist accompaniment, the lovely ladies sing their hearts out to songs such as “Set Fire to
Girls State Shenanigans
By Payton RobbinsYucca City Reporter As the week is coming to a close, the ladies of Girls State are closer than ever. There is no better representative of this than the city of Yucca, whose members embrace the journey of
The Key to Leadership: A Lecture by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs
By Sania PatelYucca City Reporter Today, the students of the ALA Girls State Program were ecstatic to meet the incredibly accomplished Governor of Arizona, Katie Hobbs! During this meeting, Hobbs discussed her work and her contributions to her community while
“Why County Government”
By Sania Patel and Payton RobbinsYucca City Reporters To start off our day, the members of the Girls State program attended a lecture from Lisa Matthews, the current Assistant to the County Administrator in Pima County. During the meeting, she
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
By Payton Robbins – Yucca City Reporter On the itinerary for Monday of Girls State, the cities elect their representatives for city council and the mayor. In this process, the Yucca ladies had fun throughout the entire day, with enthusiasm
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
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,