Rising seniors from across the state celebrated at 79th American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

After one week of engaging in government processes, meeting with public officials, and running for offices, delegates from the 79th session of Wyoming Girls State are headed home well-informed and fired up to make a difference.

Fifty-six rising seniors representing thirty-eight high schools from across the state arrived at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) campus to prepare for this year's Girls State. The girls were assigned to either the Federalist or Nationalist party, House, Senate or Courts based on preference, and one of five cities.

The week kickstarted with delegates gathering in...