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May 22, 2003
Contact:
Tom Davis
Troy Office of University Relations
334/670-3196
tomdavis@troy.edu
Office of University Relations
253 Adams Administration
Troy, AL 36082
(334) 670-3196
(334) 670-3274 (fax)
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State returning to TSU for fourth year Troy State University will play host to approximately 325 high school juniors from across Alabama as Girls State returns to the TSU campus for the fourth consecutive year June 1-6. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Girls State teaches young women about civics and leadership. Participants are divided into cities and counties and elect local officials, according to Lee Sellers of Montgomery, director of this year’s session. The students also serve as senators and representatives, debating bills and proposing solutions to current problems facing elected officials. The highlight of the week is the election of the governor of Girls State and other constitutional officers, Sellers said. She added that students benefit from hearing prominent speakers such as elected officials and business leaders. Speakers scheduled for this year’s session include Lt. Gov. Lucy Baxley, Attorney General Bill Pryor, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jean Brown and Criminal Appeals Court Judge Sue Bell Cobb. The culmination of the week’s events takes place in Montgomery, where the delegates are scheduled to meet with Gov. Bob Riley and tour the major sites in the State Capitol. In 2000, TSU became only the second college or university to play host to Girls State in its more than 50-year history. Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, said hosting Girls State has become one of the highlights of TSU’s year. “Troy State University and Girls State share the mission of developing the next generation of Alabama’s leaders,” Dr. Hawkins said. “We are pleased that they will be back on campus this spring.” |