At the onset of the Federalist Party meeting, we entrusted the task of designing our logo to two talented artists from each floor. This decision was a testament to our commitment to visual representation. We then proceeded to hear from the women aspiring to be our chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. The elected officials were […]

Roxanne Hiatt has been the Girls’ State secretary for five years but she is so much more  than just that. I recently got the opportunity to interview this driven woman and learned how  long she has really been in the American Legion Auxiliary. The ALA has been her “home away-from-home” for sixty years now! The […]

At Girls State there are various activities to do here in the afternoon. Those activities are games, community service, and media.  The Girls in Games have done some great trust building exercises. This adds to our community in a lot of ways. It provides us with girls of the next generation knowing how to build […]

 In an interview with The American Legion Auxiliary Department President Lisa Moore, she discussed her Girls State Experience and how she became the Department President. When asked if she went to Girls State she stated “No, I did not go to Girls State and if I could go back, I would have.” So how did […]

The Gubernatorial Debate was held in Carolyn Pope Edward’s Hall on Tuesday, June 4th at 1:05 P.M. The candidate representing the Nationalist party was Chloe Hanzlik and the candidate representing the Federalist party was Swara Dasari. The candidates were each given the chance to answer multiple questions. The first question that was proposed was, “Each […]

Float up the elevator to Cloud 9, unless you desire enduring the rigorous trek up the daunting stairs, and assuredly you will be welcomed by girls congregating in their temporary home for the week. The Girls State Citizens residing on floor nine instantaneously fostered an irreplicable bond, eagerly stumbling over names throughout the evening in […]

Floor 8, the City of Eisenhower was known as the loudest and most enthusiastic floor in the building. We can be heard from just about anywhere on campus. From the first steps onto the floor, the Hawaiian theme and enthusiastic counselors embraced citizens with a warm welcome. By the end of city elections Mackenzie Anthony […]

Named after the thirty-third president of the United States, the town of Truman had formed an alliance that never broke apart. The expectation was to step out of your comfort zone and make lifelong friends. Upon arrival everyone was eager to discover the importance of Cornhusker Girls State. The first step which everyone experienced was […]

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. He was best known for his outgoing and decisive leadership styles. These traits are all exhibited on Floor 6, named after Roosevelt himself. When the girls first arrived they found goodies on their bed provided to them by their awesome floor counselors, Jaci and Tina. […]

Starting off the week as soon as names were introduced a giant game of Uno commenced. The game ended with a collective groan of 30 plus girls as the winner laid down her last card.          Girls Just Wanna Have Fun played out the first morning on the fourth floor as soon-to-be mayor Calah made her […]

From the moment the girls on floor three took their first steps up those stairs, through the door, and to their dorm, the girls’ were full of  scared, anxious, nervous, and excited energy. Yet even though they were scared, the girls still proudly stood and told who they were and what they were wanting to […]

Floor 2: the lowest of the succeeding 7 floors, but not inferior to those. In the same way that a chain is as strong as its weakest link, a structure cannot exist without a strong base. Regardless of our circumstances, we shot sky high, with growing exhilaration for the local citizen of Wilson, our 2024 […]

By: Isabella Faubion Upon taking those first steps out of the elevator, because who would choose to walk up nine flights of stairs, onto the Taft floor you would find a map of Nebraska proudly displayed on the cork board. Along with it 36 thumbtacks pushed into the board representing where all 36 Girls State […]

By: Keerthna Nair Floor 8, the City of Roosevelt was always a floor of laughter and sisterhood. Taylor Swift and Tinsel quickly bonded the floor together. It was always a party on Roosevelt and everyone got together incredibly well. Sydney Sanders was elected as our Mayor at the conclusion of the city elections. At our […]

By: Landry Lehan Named for the twenty-fifth president of the United States, the town of McKinley had formed an  unbreakable bond in the short time they had been acquainted. The expectation that respect is earned and not  given was set at the first interaction, and it is safe to say that mutual respect exists between […]

By: Amelia-Michelle Forlemu William Henry Harrison, the 9th president of the United States, was known by many for his good-humorness, affable, and hospitable personality. These traits are all exhibited on Floor 6, named after Harrison himself. Upon arrival at the floor’s first town meeting, the girls broke the ice by sharing their favorite songs and […]

By: Madelyn Thomas Floor Five the town of Cleveland is where many citizens from all over the state of Nebraska. Senior Counselor Emma Good and Junior Counselor Corrie Sasse expressed how excited they were to start the week of fun filled activities. Floor five was where the fun was during Girls State. All thirty-five girls […]

By: Hannah Dodge The hardworking city of Arthur got started moving quickly. Everyone had a different plan to meet their office goals, but they had created an incredible atmosphere. Candidates used their funny but practical slogans to win hearts, votes, and most importantly make friends. A few favorites were “Hills has the Skills for Secretary […]

By: Riya Kumar Anxiety and excitement filled the minds of over thirty girls as they moved into floor three. Young women from all over the state of Nebraska were ready to leave their homes and come together at the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a week of growth, making connections, and stepping out of their […]

By: Halona Wootton On the first day of the Cornhusker Girls’ State the city of Hayes was formed. This Girls State city was located on floor two of Sandoz Hall and had a population of 38 very capable and intelligent women and counselors Alyssa Moser and Genesis Saul-Hooper. These girls turned out to have a […]