Welcome to the American Legion Auxiliary's Colorado Girls State!
Be Prepared Before You Go - read over this manual.
You will receive a hard copy upon your arrival at ALA Colorado Girls State.
June 11 - 17, 2017 - UNC Greeley
Director: Kristi Hensley (23) Committee Chair: Susie Bozella (32)
Members: Diane Erikson (1)
Assistant Director: Rachel Van Houten (1) Karen Boehler (4)
Members: Diane Erikson (1)
Assistant Director: Rachel Van Houten (1) Karen Boehler (4)
"To provide an outstanding, unique, and coveted educational opportunity for the young women of our nation that instills the basic ideals and principles of American government through the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation citizenship training programs."
2017 Delegate Application Information
ALA Colorado Girls State is a week-long program that runs from June 11, 2017 to June 17, 2017 and will be held at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. It's designed for young ladies, between their junior and senior year of high school, to simulate the Colorado government. They hold elections for public office, write, debate and pass bills. They are taught patriotism and learn the ethics of being a responsible citizen. It is a week filled with excitement and pride.
This program is the pride and joy of the American Legion Auxiliary and a wonderful opportunity and experience for the young women who attend.
Our application consists of four sections, including three essay questions. You will not be able to save your application and resume it at a later date, so make sure you're in a position to answer all questions in one sitting. All applications will be notified by their local Unit shortly thereafter.
If you have any questions, please contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
During the application - you will be required to answer the following essay questions. You may prepare and cut and paste into your application:
All essay responses should be limited to 250 words.
1. Explain your long-range goals for school and career. Describe what specific skills and personal values you want to foster in yourself to achieve these ends.
2. Describe your most significant challenges or accomplishments and explain their value to your life.
3. Explain why you want to be an ALA Colorado Girls State delegate.
Staff / JC Application - Apply Now
This program is the pride and joy of the American Legion Auxiliary and a wonderful opportunity and experience for the young women who attend.
Our application consists of four sections, including three essay questions. You will not be able to save your application and resume it at a later date, so make sure you're in a position to answer all questions in one sitting. All applications will be notified by their local Unit shortly thereafter.
If you have any questions, please contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
During the application - you will be required to answer the following essay questions. You may prepare and cut and paste into your application:
All essay responses should be limited to 250 words.
1. Explain your long-range goals for school and career. Describe what specific skills and personal values you want to foster in yourself to achieve these ends.
2. Describe your most significant challenges or accomplishments and explain their value to your life.
3. Explain why you want to be an ALA Colorado Girls State delegate.
Staff / JC Application - Apply Now
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Auxiliary units in all 50 states proudly host ALA Girls State, an amazing week of learning focused on responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Students are assigned to mock cities where, divided into the Federalist Party and Nationalist Party, they are immersed in learning about the political process from dedicated volunteers, along with some fun.
To qualify to participate in Girls State, girls must be in their Junior year of high school. The Colorado Girls State program is provided to qualified girls free of charge. Read more about ALA Girls State | Visit ALA Girls State on Facebook |
2017 Colorado Girls State
June 11 - 17, 2017
University of Northern Colorado |
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