2008 Session Info
  Scholarships
 
 
  Sponsors Certificate
 

To inculcate a sense of responsibility to community, state and nation.  Girls State is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.  It is a non-partisan, non-political program designed to teach youth of America democracy belongs to them.  The girls will elect their own city, county and state officials.  They will have their own city councils or commissions, county commissions, Senate and House of Representatives where they will present and debate their own bills, resolutions, and ordinances. They will have city and county government problems to solve.  During this week of intensive training in citizenship and government, these self-governing young women will learn that they too have a responsibility in preserving the integrity of our nation, and that America's future depend mainly upon the intelligence and honesty of our youth in carrying forward the principles of government as founded by our forefathers.  The Sunflower Girls State program develops leadership and pride in American citizenship, it educates delegates about our system of government, instills a greater understanding of American traditions, and stimulates a desire to actively participate in our government process.