Today has been a busy day here at ALAGMGS. Primary candidates submitted their petitions today, and our two parties will formally vote tomorrow on the primary candidates for 2016 ALAGMGS. We are so excited to hear from our exceptional candidates about why they want to serve in office.
This year, our citizens raised a generous donation to present to our veteran's recognition project, the Veteran's Place, which is a transitional home for veterans in Vermont.
We were joined by retired veteran Commander Stephen Weston, the Board Chair, of the Veteran's Place. Steve accepted the donation on behalf of the organization, and shared words of encouragement and appreciation for our girls.
In addition to these wonderful activities, the girls were told the poppy story and took an active role in our candlelight memorial service. At the service, the girls learned how to recognize those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and its people.
Emily Butson performed On Flanders Field and America the Beautiful, and the ALAGMGS chorus performed Taps. It was a beautiful and moving service.
This evening, the girls were given the option of viewing episodes of Parks and Recreation during free time, which also meant lessons in feminism from our favorite bureaucrat, Leslie Knope! Girls State is all about women celebrating women. It's like Lilith Fair, but with elections!
Look out for articles, stories, and other media from the girls tomorrow, as well as the 2106 primary election results!
Yours in service,
ALAGMGS
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