Selection of Citizens
In the actual selection of girls as citizens of Girls State, merit and ability alone are the basis for selection. No girls are permitted to attend because of either poverty or wealth. Girls State is not a program for the underprivileged girls, nor is it a summer camp for recreation. Fees, or "tuition" are paid by The American Legion Auxiliary or other community-minded organizations with little or no expense to a young woman and her family.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The school recommends several more girls than a sponsor has quotas for.
The best list of qualifications that can be set down follows. They are listed in order of importance.
(1) Interest in government
(2) Leadership
(3) Character and honesty
(4) Scholarship
(5) Cooperativeness
(6) Community Participation
(7) Knowledge of parliamentary procedures
(8) 2.75 GPA
