The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are summer programs that teach students how the government works while developing leadership skills. Students run for office, create and enforce laws, and actively participate in running a mock government. Participants meet other students from across their state and develop lifelong friendships. The programs help students gain confidence and leadership skills that shape their future, and many states offer scholarships for attendees.

2. www.girlsstate-va.org http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/boys.html
RISING SENIORS!
The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching
how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a
participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively
participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program.
You’ll meet other students from across your state who will become friends for life.
You’ll develop confidence and leadership skills that will shape your future.
Many states offer scholarships or admission preference for attendees of Boys or Girls State.
For more specific information about YOUR Boys or Girls State program, click on the links above.
Are you up for the challenge?
ApplicAtions Are now being
Accepted!
Please see Mrs. Levine (Girls State) and Ms. Otoyo (Boys State) for an
application.

4. PTSA Positions available
• Volunteers desperately needed to help with
Nominating Committee to fill WPHS PTSA
Board/Committee Positions.
• PLEASE contact jane.quirk@mda.mil or Anna
Diefendorf at rrdiefendorf@verizon.net

6. All Night Graduation Celebration
Check out details http://wphs-ang.weebly.com/index.html