The American Legion Auxiliary’s Keystone Girls State is a week-long program designed to educate Pennsylvania’s young women on our nation’s government and its foundation in Americanism, leadership and moral character. Throughout the week, citizen will hold elected positions at the city, county and state levels along with writing, debating, and voting on legislation in House and Senate sessions. Within their cities, citizens create ordinances, and in turn, prosecute any lawbreakers in a mock trail format. In their city businesses, citizens have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurialism and gain personal experience with a free market economy. Moreover, citizens will travel to the state Capitol to meet the governor and sing the national anthem. Most importantly, citizens will develop relationships that will last a lifetime!
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Quest Bridge; 2020 college prep scholars program
Do you know low-income high school juniors who are excelling academically? Quest Bridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps high-achieving, low-income students reach their full potential. High school juniors can receive special awards that give them the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to the nation’s colleges.
We are looking for high-achieving high school juniors who exhibit strong personal character and come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four), with minimal assets. Most College Prep Scholars are in the top 5-10% of their class and are eligible for their school’s free or reduced lunch.