CHLOE MURPHY - ELKMONT GIRLS STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Chloe Murphy has been selected to represent Elkmont High School at the 2016 Alabama Girls State held at the University of Alabama in Tuscalossa, June 5-10. 

 

Selection Criteria

Girls are eligible to attend Alabama Girls State if they meet the following criteria:

• They have completed their junior year in high school
• They are interested in government and current events
• They have high moral character
• They have strong leadership abilities
• They have an above average scholastic standing

Girls State Citizens are a diverse group who share a common desire to learn. From small towns to urban areas, the delegates' different backgrounds add spirit to the program.

One girl from each high school in the State of Alabama will be accepted as a citizen of Alabama Girls State. Schools with 1-300 students in their junior class may send one delegate to Girls Sate. Schools with 301 – 600 students in their junior class may send two delegates to Girls State. Schools where the junior class exceeds 601 may send three delegate to Girls State.

Selection of Girls State Citizens

Girls State is intended for the most outstanding girls, from the standpoint of leadership, character, and scholarship in the high schools. Only those girls who will enthusiastically devote their FULL TIME to increasing their knowledge, while at the same time advancing the whole Girls State Program, should be chosen.