Jaidyn Forrest, 2021 Girls State Governor addresses delegates at the 75th Session

Learn more about the organization that presents and hosts Virginia Girls State American Legion Auxiliary

History of the program

Longwood University graciously offers all ALA Virginia Girls State citizens an application fee waiver. The official admissions website is http://whylongwood.com and includes application information.

Represent ALA Virginia Girls State at your commencement ceremony. This beautiful accessory is satin and embroidered with the American Legion Auxiliary seal and “ALA Girls State”. We partnered with California Girls State to bring you this item.

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• To develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship.
• To arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government.
• To develop in the citizens a determination to maintain our form of government, primarily by bringing them to the realization of how great it is to be an American.
• To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.