Girls State Delegate Speaks
At the General Meeting on 11 July 2024, Post 12 Girls State delegate Caroline Carwile shared her experiences with the membership and guests.
Girls State Program
ELIGIBILITY: High school students who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or Auxiliary Girls State program and is a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild or legally adopted child of a U. S. Veteran who served during a period of war. Furnish requested information when completing this application. Do not attach any documents or additional pages to this application, except as requested. All other documentation or added pages will be discarded.
For complete information, please contact: American Legion Auxiliary | ALA Tar Heel Girls State | North Carolina (alathgs.com)
For further information, contact Commander Richard C. Biggs at commander@legionpost12.org or (910) 273-1667.
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Name:____________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State: _______________ Zip___________
E-mail:_____________________________
Telephone: _________________________
Date of Birth - Month_____ Day ____ Year______
I am the (state relationship)____________ of (Veteran's Name) ____________________________
Veteran's Address (if living)________________City________________State______Zip___________
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Who served active duty during one or more of the following periods: (Check one)
(April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1918) World War I
(December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946) World War II
(June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955) Korean War
(February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975) Vietnam War
(August 24, 1982 - July 31,1984) Lebanon/Grenada
(December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990) Operation Just Cause
(August 2, 1990 - Today)* Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
and Until Cessation of Hostilities.
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High School Record: This section to be completed by a High School Official.
Number of Students in High School _________ Number of Students in Applicant's Class___________
Cummulative Grade Point Average (GPA)____ GPA scale is:_________ (i.e. 4 or 6 or 12 point, etc)
Expected Date of Graduation______________
Signature______________________________ Date _____________________________________
Print Name & Title
Affix School Stamp or Seal
(Print page and completed application)
Documents
Suggestions for the ALA Girls State Interview/Selection Process