Wednesday, June 20, 2018

2018 ALA Girls State Citizens: Spirit to Spare

Olivia Anderson, Lily McMurtrie, and Hunter Delaney

ALA Girls State citizens are known for their leadership, intelligence, and energy. 2018 is no exception, with each town exhibiting more than their fair share of enthusiasm. Here, we chronicle each of the four towns, including the decorations, the people, and most importantly, the spirit. Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity.

“I love my town because we really try to work together. We try to spread positive vibes, work together as a team, build each other up, and support each other. We just want to be ourselves and have a good time.” -Ava, Berrio

“We have a really good balance of opinions. We do a good job making sure everyone is heard. We have an amazing, inclusive spirit; everyone is involved and there are no cliques. We mesh together as one, which I think is really unique.” -Mary, Kleepsies

“Our town is more like family. We’re super close. The best part is how we communicate with each other and how open we are about our personal feelings.” -Liz, Norton

“The spirit of ALA Girls State is civic duty, engagement, patriotism, and friendship.” -May, Blue shirt

The research shows that no matter what town you’re a part of, you’re having fun because you’re at the ALA Girls’ State. A special thanks goes out to Sarah Butson, who is leaving us as director this year. We look forward to seeing her accomplish great things. Remember: each town is a model town, and you can always find home at ALA Girls State.

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