Lifelong Lessons at Girls State
By: Lily Everett, senior
Lily pictured with Judge Anna Manasco, STJ class of 98.
Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Alabama Girls State is a week-long premier youth leadership program which offers a one-of-a-kind experience for its delegates.
It was such a humbling experience to represent Saint James School this summer at the 2024 Girl's State Program. Admittedly, I was a little nervous about going away for a week with 371 other young women from the state, but it wasn't long until I realized that this was going to be the most amazing week of my life! The program teaches us about being good citizens, role-models, encouragers, and about how to be involved in our local and state governments. It was truly a week of us all building each other up through compelling speakers, team time, olympic trial games, a "Red, White, and Boots" dance, and even a formal inaugural dinner!
I met so many great female leaders from around our state including Governor Kay Ivey, Senator Kate Britt, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, and Judge Anna Manasco, who is an STJ Alumna! I want to thank Saint James for this experience and I plan on working every day to put into practice the lessons I learned at Girl's State."
“I plan on working every day to put into practice the lessons I learned at Girl’s State.”