Registration for Sunflower Girls State closes on May 1. The cost for registration is $250.
The goal of Girls State is to inculcate a sense of responsibility to community, state and nation.
The program is non-partisan and designed to teach young women about American democracy.
Senior Caitlin Holland attended Girls State last year.
“I heard about it on the announcements and I went and talked to [counseling secretary] Mrs. [Cindy] Snell about it,” she said.
Holland earned a scholarship from the American Legion Auxiliary and attend Girls State for free.
“I really enjoyed getting to know so many leaders from across the state,” Holland said. “And realizing I can have an influence and a say on our government and how it works.”
Holland earned the position of state Commissioner of Insurance and went on tour of the government building and meet Governor Mark Parkinson.
Applicants must be junior girls. If interested, send information to:
Sunflower Girls State, Janice Stathas, Secretary/Treasurer
18 S. 80th Place, Kansas City, Kan.
Registration can be completed online or sent in by mail.