Girls State
WHAT IS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY BADGER GIRLS STATE?
American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS), a program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, is a week-long government and leadership conference for young women in their junior year of high school. ALABGS should not be confused with recreational or sports programs.
Click on the link to learn more about Girls Badger State held at UW Oshkosh!
PURPOSE
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To prepare girls of high school age in Wisconsin for citizenship in a modern world where the government touches their lives in many different ways.
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To teach the principles of democracy in a representative government.
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To provide an opportunity for living together as self-governing citizens, sharing experiences demonstrating the duties, privileges, and responsibilities of a good citizen.
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To instill a love of country and a desire to preserve the fundamental features of our form of government as founded by our ancestors.
Individuals interested in becoming a delegate should speak to their high school counselor.