Friday, June 3rd

Today was a busy day at Oklahoma Girls State. County officials visited their counterparts, attorneys and justices participated in moot court, the legislatures continued debating bills, the Governor's cabinet met, and the rest of the delegates were privileged to visit Sam Noble Museum all before lunch.

After lunch, the closing ceremony took place Loved ones filled the auditorium as the ladies sang together for the last time. Our Lt. Governor and Governor spoke, we heard from Representative Emily Virgin, awards were given, and our Girls Nation senators were announced.

It was a fabulous week here at Oklahoma Girls State. We will see you again next year!

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Thursday, June 2nd

Today our newly elected state officials loaded up and headed to the Capitol to meet and visit with their counterparts. On campus, the legislature met with Ben Odom and Joe Dorman while the rest of Girls State sat in a class taught by former Girls State delegate Chelsea Dyer on non-profits.


After lunch, the legislature reconvened and the courts met with Justice Norma Gurich to work on some case studies, Following these meetings, Girls State was fortunate enough to hear from The Honorable Jari Askins, Former Lt. Governor of Oklahoma. Patsy Chin explained eligibility and the application process for the American Legion Auxiliary.


We ended the day with whistle stop campaigns for the delegates who scored the highest on a test given earlier in the week for the opportunity to represent Oklahoma at Girls Nation.


The University of Oklahoma hosted a catered dinner in the Stadium Club as a celebration for all the hard work our delegates have done this week.

Wednesday, June 1st

Today Clingenpeel City opened our day, and then we promptly went into State Conventions. The Boomer and Sooner parties met separately and elected their candidates for the state elections which would come later in the day.


After lunch The Honorable George Nigh gave an inspiring speech in which he reminded the ladies that "time marches on" and "you can do it from here." He finished his presentation by telling the story of how he persuaded the legislature to change the state song from "Oklahoma a Toast" to the famous "Oklahoma." The delegates loved having him here today.



After The Honorable George Nigh left Girls State the election forum took place, The delegates got to hear their candidates for Governor and Lt, Governor answer questions provided by the staff. We then heard from Governor Mary Fallin.



The ladies then voted for their district and state officials. While ballots were being counted, the University of Oklahoma invited us to a movie screening.



Finally, district and state officials were announced, and the ladies celebrated with their friends.

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Tuesday Paper

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Tuesday, May 31st

It has been a long and exciting day here at Oklahoma Girls State! Parker City opened the day up for us in the forum, which led into county elections.


After county elections, we were honored to welcome Oklahoma's Lt. Governor, Todd Lamb, and his daughter, Lauren Lamb, for the sixth year at Girls State. Lt. Governor Lamb spoke about the unique formation of Oklahoma and encouraged the delegates to stay in Oklahoma to see our great state through the inevitable renaissance that is on the horizon.





After lunch, the University of Oklahoma offered the ladies a concurrent college course in government and the county officials took their oath of office. The delegates then headed into district conventions where the Boomer and Sooner parties for each district elected one delegate to run in their election tomorrow.




The National Sojourners joined us this afternoon for the sixteenth year. They told the history of the flag of the United States of America, and visually displayed all of the stages of Old Glory's life.





We ended the night with former Girls Stater and Oklahoma Girls Nation Senator, Sarah Brown. Mrs. Brown spoke on business etiquette, a class applicable to real life at all stages.


The delegates are busy campaigning. Tomorrow we will find out who our 2016 governor will be!

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Monday, May 30th

Bonham City opened the day for Oklahoma Girls State bright and early this morning. They did a great job and set the bar high for the rest of the week. After opening ceremonies, the ladies headed into city meetings in which they elected and appointed candidates for all city offices and positions. We then heard from Dannye Carpenter and Kaitlyn Kirksey about their experiences as Oklahoma senators at Girls Nation last summer.




After lunch the ladies reconvened for county mixers and district mixers, where ladies from both the Boomer and Sooner parties filed for office and gave their first speeches. This is the beginning of a long and exciting journey for our delegates.





We concluded the day with former delegate and 1st Lieutenant United States Army, Emily Thompson. Emily told the citizens her story of trial and triumph as both a member of the army and an army wife. There was not a dry eye in the room when she was finished.


Finally, Past Department President, Sue Heil read the Poppy Story and the delegates each placed a poppy in our wreath. This ceremony is always a favorite among Girls State.



Tomorrow we will hear from The Sojourners and Sarah Brown. We had a great Memorial Day here at Girls State.

Thank you to all of the men and women who gave their lives for our country. You all are much appreciated.

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Sunday, May 29th 2016

Today marked the beginning of the 74th session of Oklahoma Girls State. Delegates began to arrive on campus at noon, where they met eager counselors who have put in hours of preparation to make their cities great. The ladies met for the first time this afternoon and began to get to know other citizens.

After the first city meetings, the ladies met current Department President, Carol Blosch and heard from one of Girls State's most treasured guests, Reverend Lori Walke. Reverend Walke encouraged delegates to be proud of their womanhood and spoke to the idea that they can accomplish whatever they set their minds to.

The night concluded with another city meeting, where delegates filed for office. Tomorrow morning, each city will elect officials, and we will move on to county elections. We look forward to a great week!