Within the first two hours of
arriving at ALA Girls State, the town of Norton became a tight knit group.
While at first many of the delegates were hesitant to get out of their comfort
zone, they eventually opened up. Town Meetings are filled with agreement and
laughter when topics such as rules for the town are discussed. Norton has
created several creative cheers which they proudly display during breaks and on
walks to meals. Their Town Hall is very lively and decorated with tinsel,
posters, and balloons.
The girls
in this town have found that meals are one of the highlights of the day; it is
a time for them to bond and relax, especially after working diligently on
political points, speeches, and other activities. The town of Norton also
appreciates how supportive everyone is of each other. The girls all work
together and provide advice for speeches. The delegates are impressed with how
close they have all gotten in only a day, which they agree is one of the best
aspects of ALA Girls State. If this close of a bond could be formed within a
day, the girls know that these are friendships that will last a lifetime.
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