Hardin Unit is continuing the efforts for the 2012 Girls State Program.  This is the 66^th year for KY Girls State, which is a week long interactive government program for young ladies in the summer following their Junior year in high school.  Hardin Unit has historically sponsored girls from Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, John Hardin, Central Hardin, North Hardin, and Meade County High Schools.  The registration fee for Girls State has risen this year and sponsors are being sought.  A full sponsorship fee is $150.00, which covers the cost of the registration with a small portion to help defray the cost of transportation. Sponsors are welcome for any amount. Please contact Virginia Hobbs if you are interested in being a 2012 Girls State Contributing Sponsor, or if you would like more information on Ky. Girls State.

Greetings from Kentucky Girls State                                                      

Participation in Kentucky Girls State increased overall this year, despite a reduced number of participants from the Hardin County area. Eighteen young women from 4 area high schools attended the 65th session of Kentucky Girls State. These young women spent 6 days at the University of the Cumberlands learning about government, politics, interacting with others and building self confidence.

First hand government experiences were shared from Secretary of State Elaine Walker, Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo, and Appellate Court Justice Sara Combs, to highlight a few. Girls State was not all work as the girls also participated in a talent show, and capped off their last night in Williamsburg with a karaoke celebration.

The lack of attendance for this year‘s orientation appeared to directly correlate to the success of our delegates, as the greatest success reaped this year was the selection of MacKenzie Bryant and Kelsie Hall as the alternates to Girls Nation.

A repeated thanks to all our sponsors for 2011 and to Guy Sullivan and Bridgett Harbin for conducting the ballroom dancing class which is generating additional sponsors.

Kentucky Girls State Director

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