CHEYENNE – Jordan Hunt of Torrington was named Postal Clerk for the fictional Antelope City, as well as Judge of the Circuit Court during the 76th session of American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State, June 10-16 on the Laramie County Community College campus in Cheyenne.
She was also awarded an Eastern Wyoming College scholarship during the annual event.
Upon arrival to the program, delegates are assigned to “cities,” where they live during their residence at Girls State. During the program, which is operated in accordance with the basic laws of the State of Wyoming, delegates elect their own city, county and state officials and learn the duties of the various offices; introduce and pass their own bills in the Girls State legislature; make and enforce ordinances regulating their cities; and manage their own police force to administer justice.
Every student holds a definite, integral role in the functions of Girls State. The program invites guest speakers, including government officials, community leaders, military members and veterans who present their perspectives on processes and operations.
Girls State offers a myriad of opportunities to experience government first-hand as a citizen, as a voter, as a candidate, as an official, as a policy maker, and as a friend.
The Girls State program emphasizes the importance of government in modern life and educates young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American Citizenship. It awakens a sincere conviction that a well-informed, intelligent, participating citizenry is vital to protect and preserve our American institutions and our democracy. These goals are achieved by actual participation in a simulation of the political and governmental process.
