Maricopa High School - Ram Yearbook (Maricopa, AZ)

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GIRLS' AND BOYS' STATE if 3 N NX 5 X i Wi , sy ev SUZIE MYERS I U' 1, Q MSD uf ga sf' O A N1 W R M9 'J Girls' State, an imaginary 51st X65 Q90 state, taught me many things , N A ' other than strictly government as Ji' gg - O' related items. I learned how to get f A EQ ,N along with complete strangers, A by Wg . J-7 how to express myself more fully, Q95 QF and how to respect others with N f y- different beliefs and personalities gf' Q6 than mine. I belonged to the Lf Nationalists' party and was a KEVIN SNOW For one week, nearly 400 boys from all over the state of Arizona met together in Flagstaff, and set up their own state government. We had campaigns and elections for city, county and state offices. After all elections were finished, those elected went right to work making laws, and enforcing the laws they made. Special Boy's State money was used for all taxes and fines. Boys' State was a fantastic and worthwhile experience for me. I learned many things about our government that I will use all of my life. I believe the most valuable thing I gained, was the friends I made. They are some of the finest people I know, and I hope to keep in touch with many of them for a long time. citizen of Palo Verde City which was in Supai County. Before the county and state primary elections, I decided to run for the office of Supai County School Superintendent. Much to my pleasure I won in the primary and general elections! The friendships I made at Girls' State can never be replaced and my thanks go to the B.P.W. Club for sending me. Sponsored by Mr. 8: Mrs. Brent Snow. ..., ,.,,,:: t r 5 9 F ' , ji. 'ii 9 I 2 V i!:.? P: IE s f 2 K