American Legion Auxiliary
Magnolia Girls State
Information about the Program:
American Legion Auxiliary units in all 50 states proudly host ALA Girls State, an amazing week of learning focused on responsible citizenship, leadership, and love for God and country. Female high school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected and sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units for this program, where they learn about the political process by electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. The girls are assigned to mock cities and either the “Federalist Party” or “Nationalist Party.” Assistance from dedicated ALA volunteers ensures the program’s nonpartisan governmental, patriotic, and civic objectives are carried out through interactive learning. Though the week is filled with many learning opportunities, there is always time for fun and the formation of long-term friendships. The art of civil debate is one of the main skills learned at this premier program, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary since 1937. Many ALA Girls State participants have gone on to a lifetime of service to our country in the military, civil service, or advocacy. Candidates should be keenly interested in government and current events, have high moral character, and show strong leadership abilities.
2023 ALA Magnolia Girls State
From Left to Right:
2022-2023 ALA Dept of MS President - Jayce Chanda
Co-Director - Heather Nittianandan
Director - Heather Burleson
Assistant Director - Sherry Smith
Questions:
Please email - magnoliagirlsstate@gmail.com
Dates for the 2024 Session:
June 9, 2023 - June 15, 2023
Host University for 2024 Session:
The University of Mississippi, Oxford
So, Are You Interested in Becoming a Delegate?
Please follow the steps below to apply for the ALA Magnolia Girls State program:
STEP 1 - Review our information packet and speak with your school counselor or a local American Legion Auxiliary member.
2024 ALA MGS Information Packet
STEP 2 - Submit your online application using the QR code provided below.
STEP 3 - Download and print the 2024 ALA Unit Sponsorship Form, take it along with a resume to your local American Legion Auxiliary to be filled out and returned to you to email to the Director.
STEP 4 - Wait patiently for notification of acceptance. (acceptance email will not come until the form from STEP 3 has been received)
STEP 5 - Once you receive your acceptance email, print and complete the registration packet that will be attached to your email.
STEP 6 - Submit your completed registration packet by Saturday, May 25th, 2024, using the online form linked within your acceptance email.
STEP 6 - Submit your payment of $275 by mailing a check to the Department of Mississippi American Legion Auxiliary OR via online payment system. All payments must be made by May 1st, 2024.
You will need to upload a current headshot of yourself and have your High School counselor fill out the form below. Please ensure you have all of the information ready before starting the application. You will be able to save and come back to the form, but can not submit without all of the information required.
tqi-pokh-qxx (2023-05-18 18:58 GMT-5)2023 Orientation Video
Make sure to scan the QR code at the end to fill out the Orientation Attendance Form.
2023 ALAMGS
We completed our week at The University of Mississippi from June 11-17, 2023 in a traditional format. The girls made new friends, learned a lot and had so much fun.
2022 Top 8 Elected Officials
Governor - Olivia Claire Williford
Lieutenant Governor - Brennan Neal
Secretary of State - Kennedy Kuntz
Attorney General - Leighla Thompson
State Auditor - Armoni Redmon
State Treasurer - Halle Holman
Commissioner of Agriculture - Anna Grace Warren
Commissioner of Insurance - Madi Lee
