LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MARCH 1, 2020 The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #576 of LeRoy has selected 4 local High School Juniors girls to attend this years Empire Girls State week held at SUNY Brockport the week of June 28th. Delcina Cassidy of LeRoy High School, Catherine Long of LeRoy High School, Mikayla Hickey of Alexander High School and Courtney George of Pavilion High School have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) New York Girls State. As part of the premier ALA program, the girls will study local, county, and state government processes during this 5 day nonpartisan political learning experience. The Girls were selected to attend Girls State based on selection criteria through Auxiliary unit and/or high school, which includes being in the top 1/3 of her class, along with consideration given to scholastic achievements, leadership, character, honesty and physical fitness. Delcina Cassidy, a Junior at LeRoy High School, is the daughter of Glenn and Delcina Cassidy. She is involved in the National Honor Society, school musicals, cross country team, indoor and outdoor track. Participates in many clubs, helped multiple times during community service, and assists at the Community Kitchen. Catherine Long, a Junior at LeRoy High School, is the daughter of Rob and Julie Long. She participates in National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl, Math Team, Emerging Knights, Chorus, Band, Marching Band, Eastman Honors Wind Ensemble, Hochstein Youth Wind Symphony and also helped multiple times doing community service projects. Mikayla Hickey, a Junior at Alexander High School, is the daughter of Mike and Cherie Hickey. She participates in many activities in her school and community, including National Honor Society, Ace/ Stem program at GCC, HOBY 2019 member, Math Team, Mock Trial, Band, plays Soccer, Softball, student Rep for the Board Member of 2019 Alexander Building project, along with volunteering at her church, wrestling tournament and the Alexander’s Outdoor classroom. Courtney George a Junior ant Pavilion High School, is the daughter of Tracie Rowland and Michael George. She is active in her school and community, including National Honor Society, Youth Leaders Conference, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Spanish Club, Future Farmers of America, plays Volleyball, Softball and is active in her community with Food Link and a member of the Girls Service League. ALA Girls State attendees, known as “citizens,” receive special instruction in parliamentary procedure and organize themselves into two mock political parties. The young women then campaign, hold rallies, debate, and ultimately vote to elect city, county, and state officials. Once elected to office, delegates are sworn in and perform their prescribed duties. Attendees not elected to office are given appointments and visit the offices of those elected to share their viewpoints as citizens. Every spring, approximately 25,000 young women across the country are selected to attend ALA Girls Stateprogramsintheirrespective states. Two outstanding citizens from each of the 50 ALA Girls State programs are then chosen to represent their state as “senators” at ALA Girls Nation held in Washington, D.C. in July. Congratulations Girls. Local Student Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, Patriotism and Leadership Conference