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Emma Grace McInnis
Jun 211 min read
Get Rowdy for Party Day
Party day to many is the best dress up day at LAGS. This is the day where everyone gets hype and shows spirit for their party. Seeing...
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Jenna Garner
Jun 212 min read
What an Inspiration
At Louisiana Girls State, there are so many fun dress up days. On day 2, delegates were influenced to dress up as a woman in history....
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Tia Taylor
Jun 212 min read
The Power of Community: How Louisiana Girls State Inspires Young Women to Reach Their Full Potential
Louisiana is usually known for its delicious Cajun food, fun Mardi Gras activities, and sweet southern accents, but what isn’t talked...
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Chloe Tran
Jun 212 min read
Debriefing with the Delegates
When walking onto the Girls State arena, I could barely grasp the overwhelming number of unfamiliar faces from all over the state. My...
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Miniya Malone
Jun 212 min read
An Introvert’s Guide to ALA Girls State
As my three hour drive from Baton Rouge to Natchitoches came to a close, my nerves began to rise more and more. But I wasn’t worried...
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Mia Montelibano
Jun 214 min read
Dear LA Girls State
DEAR LA GIRLS STATE: I’m all signed up and registered for Girls State, but I’m SO nervous! I’ve never been to a camp before and I tend to...
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lagirlsstate
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Congratulations to the 2023 Award Winners!
Congratulations to the following 2023 State Officials and Award Recipients: Samsung Scholarship: Anna Jean Evans Girls Nation Senators:...
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Kinsey Waits
Jun 25, 20233 min read
We Went to Girls State... Now What?
From the early morning musters to the late night cheers, Louisiana Girls state has stolen the hearts of its over 200 delagates throughout...
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LaShay Wallace
Jun 25, 20233 min read
The Role of Music in Connecting Participants at Louisiana Girls State
Louisiana Girls State is a prestigious program that brings together young women from across the state to learn about the democratic...
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Tovy Tran
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Personal PPC Perspective
Girls State is a program that provides young women with the opportunity to learn about government and leadership. Citizens learn about...
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Gracie Griffin
Jun 25, 20231 min read
The Sisterhood of Louisiana Girls State
Louisiana Girls State is an event which fosters friendships, ideas, and creativity. This week-long program teaches incoming senior girls...
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Madison Book
Jun 25, 20233 min read
Girls State Advice Column
DON’T BE NERVOUS When I was packing and driving to Girls State I was extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect, who would be there,...
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Mia Graham
Jun 25, 20233 min read
The Power of Perserverance
The days leading up to Girls State filled me with excitement about what the week would bring. I walked into the dining center to...
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Amelia Morris
Jun 24, 20222 min read
The Debate of Bills
On Friday, the Senate and House of Representatives were introduced to the Finance Committee, one of the many committees who debated...
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Julia Spiess
Jun 24, 20222 min read
My Reflection on Louisiana Girls State
According to the Girls State handbook, the role of the Parish Communications Officer is to create and edit online content for the Poppy...
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Celeste Blanchard
Jun 24, 20222 min read
My Reflection on Louisiana Girls State
My name is Celeste Blanchard and I’m a 17 year old from Lafayette, Louisiana. When I came to Girls State, I came straight from a...
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Julia Spiess
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Artist Spotlight
In a life full of confounds and unpredictable variables, “art,” for me, has been the one thing that has remained constant. It never...
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Amelia Morris
Jun 23, 20222 min read
An Insight into the 2022 Governor Candidates
Tyhlar Holliway Tyhlar Holliway (left) is the Federalist Party candidate for Governor. She is from Shreveport, Louisiana and attends...
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Celeste Blanchard
Jun 23, 20221 min read
What Happens in City Courts?
What really goes down in Louisiana Girls State’s district and city court sessions? Well, let’s start with the basics. The city court is...
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Lacie Johnson
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Whova Takes Us to the Polls
With Louisiana Girls State being virtual this year, there have been limitations on getting to know our fellow citizens. Thanks to the...
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