TIFFANY PARKER RETURNS FROM GIRLS' STATE

Cadet Tiffany Parker recently returned from the prestigious New York Girls' State Convention sponsored by the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.  The event was a week-long mock state legislature designed to teach outstanding young leaders parliamentary procedure, decision making skills, and leadership.  This year's Girls' State was held at on the campus of SUNY Brockport near Rochester.  Aside from being fun, participation is a definite growth experience, not to mention a real honor that is well-regarded by college admissions offices.  Over 300 girls from throughout the state, all members of the rising senior class, were selected to attend based on teachers' recommendations and proven leadership potential.  As most of you know, Tiffany is the cadet commanding officer of our NJROTC unit; as such she is responsible for leading a unit of over 150 cadets and regularly interacts with community leaders, educational and government officials, and members of the business community.  Sounds like proven leadership to me.  As a payback for their sponsorship, Tiffany has been asked to write a short essay on her experiences at Girls' State and will share it with the Legion at a future meeting.   Congratulations Tiffany, and thank you American Legion Post 151 Women's Auxiliary for sponsoring this most worthwhile program and for your continued dedication to America''s youth!



The Education Committee--selected girls representing their counties' educational interests to the Legislature.




Members on the way to a meeting of the General Legislature.



Tiffany Parker and her County Housemother



Nationalist pride! (The Nationalists were one of two political parties, the other being the Federalists.)




Graduation--The State of States Ceremony