Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Day five
of Oklahoma Girls State began with the State Officials leaving bright and early
for a trip to the Oklahoma State Capitol, where they were privileged to
meet their counterpart in office. Later in the morning, the newly elected
Representatives and Senators met with Representative Joe Dorman and Ben Odom to
debate bills that the delegates had prepared prior to Girls State. These bills,
if passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, will be sent to
the Oklahoma State Capitol for overview and possible introduction.
While the Congresswomen were meeting to debate bills, the remainder of the delegates had two guest speakers. Representative Lisa Billy spoke first to the girls about rights and responsibilities. Afterwards, Diana Hartley, who is the Program Officer of the Sarkeys Foundation, spoke about how to make a difference.
Next, many non-profit organizations visited with the delegates. The OU Sam Noble History Museum brought some examples of their pieces in the museum, including a stuffed raccoon. Another organization, New Leash on Life Therapy Dog Program, brought Jack, one of their therapy dogs. It was a great opportunity for the girls to find out how they can get involved in so many different ways within their communities.
After lunch, the schedule took a slightly different course. Impending severe weather caused the case studies and courts in session to end early, and all of the delegates as well as staff were taken to Bizzell Library to seek shelter. For two and a half hours, the delegates were two floors below the ground coloring, talking, sleeping, but mainly bonding with their cities.
The weather also caused two of our speakers for the day to be postponed as well as our Inaugural Ceremony. However, after we were given an "all-clear", the delegates and staff walked to the Oklahoma Memorial Union Ballroom to eat the already prepared Inaugural Dinner.With the remainder of the activities for the day cancelled, cities decided to throw get-togethers, in order to bond and enjoy one of their last evenings here at Girls State.
Unfortunately, tomorrow is our last full day here at Oklahoma Girls State. But we have yet another exciting day, filled with speakers, such as Former Governor George Nigh, Moot Court, and the Girls State Olympics. Enjoy your last day here at Oklahoma Girls State delegates!
Reminder: Be sure to check out our Facebook page (Oklahoma Girls State), Instagram (@OKGirlsState), and our Twitter (@OKGirlsState) for more pictures and such of the delegates throughout the week.
Pictures from Thursday:
While the Congresswomen were meeting to debate bills, the remainder of the delegates had two guest speakers. Representative Lisa Billy spoke first to the girls about rights and responsibilities. Afterwards, Diana Hartley, who is the Program Officer of the Sarkeys Foundation, spoke about how to make a difference.
Next, many non-profit organizations visited with the delegates. The OU Sam Noble History Museum brought some examples of their pieces in the museum, including a stuffed raccoon. Another organization, New Leash on Life Therapy Dog Program, brought Jack, one of their therapy dogs. It was a great opportunity for the girls to find out how they can get involved in so many different ways within their communities.
After lunch, the schedule took a slightly different course. Impending severe weather caused the case studies and courts in session to end early, and all of the delegates as well as staff were taken to Bizzell Library to seek shelter. For two and a half hours, the delegates were two floors below the ground coloring, talking, sleeping, but mainly bonding with their cities.
The weather also caused two of our speakers for the day to be postponed as well as our Inaugural Ceremony. However, after we were given an "all-clear", the delegates and staff walked to the Oklahoma Memorial Union Ballroom to eat the already prepared Inaugural Dinner.With the remainder of the activities for the day cancelled, cities decided to throw get-togethers, in order to bond and enjoy one of their last evenings here at Girls State.
Unfortunately, tomorrow is our last full day here at Oklahoma Girls State. But we have yet another exciting day, filled with speakers, such as Former Governor George Nigh, Moot Court, and the Girls State Olympics. Enjoy your last day here at Oklahoma Girls State delegates!
Reminder: Be sure to check out our Facebook page (Oklahoma Girls State), Instagram (@OKGirlsState), and our Twitter (@OKGirlsState) for more pictures and such of the delegates throughout the week.
Pictures from Thursday:
The Boutwells at The Inaugural Dinner
The delegates at The Inaugural Dinner
Representative Lisa Billy & members of the Staff
The Senate in session
Girls State Governor Sydney Hendricks with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
Hare City celebrating Virginia Hare's 80th Birthday
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