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American Legion State delegates chosen for 2016
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American Legion Girls State has announced its delegates for 2016. The girls are sponsored by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 173, Lisa Zavogiannis, Noon Rotary Club, Caney Fork Electric, First National Bank and Netherton Dentistry. Pictured, from left, are Zavogiannis, Caney Fork representative Tina Smartt, alternate Emma Mullican and delegates Brooke Murphy, Chelsea Stewart, Hannah Wright, Macy Dishman, Erin Cantrell, Lauren Hennessee, Rotary member Megan Taylor, and Ladies Auxiliary member Pat Bryan. Not pictured is delegate Caitlin Able.
American Legion Boys and Girls State delegates have been selected for 2016.Boys and Girls State are premier programs for teaching how government works, while developing leadership skills and an appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. From May 29 through June 4, delegates from across the state will be involved in this summer program that allows them to run for office, learn public speaking, draft and debate legislation, and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government.Boys State delegates are: Logan Dyer, Rylan Lorance, Logan Wilson, Blaine Wilson, Isaac Golden, Brendan Breedlove, Trey Crothers and Hayden Everett. Alternates, or substitutes for any boy who cannot go, are Sawyer Hall, John Keele and Paxton Smith.Girls State delegates are: Chelsea Stewart, Hannah Wright, Macy Dishman, Erin Cantrell, Lauren Hennessee, and Caitlin Able.