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  • Rhododendron Girls State

    More than 30,000 girls have benefited from the program in West Virginia.

  • Rhododendron Girls State

    Girls State staff is comprised of volunteers from across West Virginia.

    The staff of the 70th session of Rhododendron Girls State had more than 300 combined years experience with the program.

    Pictured: Asst. Director Rosemary Thomas, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito and Director Irene Weber.

  • Rhododendron Girls State

    Katherine Vandall was elected as the 2012 RGS Governor.

  • Rhododendron Girls State

    Girls State Girls learn citizenship, leadership and Patriotism ... and have a pretty good time.

  • Rhododendron Girls State

    2012 RGS state elected officials.

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RGS News

West Virginia Boys and Girls State Citizens Honored

Each year The State Journal partners with The EQT Foundation to honor exceptional students throughout the State of West Virginia. This year, four graduates from The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS) and six graduates from The American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State (ALARGS) were honored.

Legislative Leadership Elected

Senate President of the Senate: Elizabeth Schmitz Majority Leader: Kyndra Lautz Minority Leader: Kiley Moore President Pro Tempore: (more…)

2012 Samsung Scholarship Winner for West Virginia Girls State

Mount Hope native Adelina Lancianese was selected as the Samsung scholarship recipient for Rhododendron Girls State. Lancianese receives $1,000 (more…)

2012 Rhododendron Girls State Elected Officials

2012 Girls State Elected Officials Governor: Katherine Vandall Auditor: Emily Ernest Commissioner of Agriculture: Caroline Thompson Secretary of (more…)

Primary Candidates

Primary Election Candidates for Girls State statewide Offices: GOVERNOR Federalist: Haley Moore, Cassidy Vorous, Candace Kesselring, Taylor Norman, (more…)

ALA RGS Activities

Whether its running for an office, sharing their artistic side by designing RGS literature, taking part in community projects or singing and dancing in the talent show, there's a place for each girl to shine. Citizens learn about city, county and state government, as well as Americanism, leadership, professional development, public speaking, public safety and journalism. Learning how our democracy works by setting up a government complete with party structure and elections, Girls State Girls find and tune their voice at the week long event.