Outstanding Citizens Selected
Fourteen citizens were chosen as “Outstanding Citizens of 2019” by their fellow Girls State citizens. They are Natane Randall (City A), Ashly James (City B), Kate Bouis (City C), Michaela Dixon (City D), Katelyn Lancaster (City E), Harsha Sankaran (City F), Lauren Greenfield (City G), Erika Willis (City H), Shayden … Continued
2019 Girls Nation Delegates Announced
On Saturday, June 22nd, Director Lori Swann announced that Ashly James and Sonya Ganeshram were selected to attend Girls Nation later this summer. James lives in Longview and was sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 131. Ganeshram lives in Wichita Falls and was … Continued
City H Wins Bluebonnet Cup!
The Bluebonnet Cup is awarded each year to the city who had the most girls speak in House and Senate sessions. This includes the girls submitting their bills, writing affirmative or negative debate, and moving previous question. Congratulations to City … Continued
Federal Party Sweeps Top State Spots
On Thursday, June 20th, Federal Party candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General all notched victories after the statewide vote. Nioni Ledezma was elected 2019 Bluebonnet Girls State Governor. Juliana Johnson will serve as Lieutenant Governor while Michaela Dixon is the new … Continued
2019 State Party Officials Elected
The Girls State program is entirely non-partisan, and the citizens operate with mock political parties. They elect precinct, county and state party officials and write their own party platform. On Tuesday June 18, the National and Federal parties held their … Continued
Floor Leaders of the 75th Session Announced
House and Senate Floor Leaders for the 2019 session were announced during the opening ceremony on June 17, 2019. These citizens will be working closely with GS Legislative Staff throughout the week and will be on the floor during every House … Continued
