Pictured from the left are Sydney Hall, Ashley Benorden,
Samantha Horne and Haylee Sheffield while they spoke about their experiences at
Cornhusker Girls State this summer.
On Sunday, September 11, 2016 the William Sullivan American
Legion Auxiliary Unit #218 hosted a gathering of community members and members
of the Legion family to hear from the Exeter and Milligan Girls State Attendees
of the June 5-11, 2016 event.
Ashley Benorden, Sydney Hall, Samantha Horne and Haylee
Sheffield reported on their activities in Lincoln on the campus of UNL and
around the city, as they had a hands on experience learning about the workings
of government, the responsibilities of an informed citizen and the dedication
and respect necessary to keep the country free.
The girls campaigned for various political offices or served
on councils. They did community service, made cards for veterans, tray
favors, volunteered a the Malone Center, played in the coed band or sang in the
coed choir.
While celebrating the 75th anniversary of Girls
State they heard from Miss Nebraska, Governor Pete Ricketts and coaches from
the University of Nebraska to promote self-confidence, inspire them to be their
own leader and the need to vote!
All four girls felt it was a very worthwhile experience and
were very thankful to the Auxiliary for sending them.
Haylee Sheffield concluded the program by reading from a
published book about the “9-11 Attacks” upon the United States. All those
attending spoke of where they were when they heard about the twin towers and
the emotions they felt at that time but some of the attendees were only infants
or had not been born yet. Refreshments were served at the end of the
program.
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