The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio announces the positions held by Delegate to the 67th annual session of Buckeye Girls State which took place June 16-22nd at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio. Eligibility is based on completion of junior year in high school, interest in government and current events, strong leadership abilities and above average scholastic standings.
The young ladies sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Colonel Crawford Unit 181, Bucyrus, Ohio held the following positions at Buckeye Girls State:
Ashley Purcell, Bucyrus High School – City Historian
Elyse Teynor, Bucyrus High School – City Sanitation Director
Shelby Cass, Colonel Crawford High School — City Auditor
Coral Baxter, Pioneer CTC, Colonel Crawford High School – Director of Law
Madison Graham, Wynford High School — Municipal Judge
Alexa Franklin, Pioneer CTC, Wynford High School – State Representative
Tianna Howell, Pioneer CTC, Wynford High School — State Representative
At Buckeye Girls State the delegates learn about local, county and state government function and operation. The students were divided into two political parties to gain knowledge of how the two party system in our country works. Activities include legislative sessions, campaigning, party rallies, debating and voting.