Friday, June 1, 2012

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It's finally time to vote in the state general election. Supporters do some last-minute campaigning. Girls State citizens vote according to Senatorial District.
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Two citizens present their voter identification cards in order to vote. A citizen proudly displays her "I Voted" sticker. Mollie Farrar presides over the morning assembly.
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Amy Piper addresses Girls State. Meg Jones provides a party politics wrapup. The city mayors test the system for the GS2 competition.
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Voting participation numbers are stellar. The races were extremely close. The 2012 Supreme Court was announced.
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The 2012 nominees for Girls Nation were honored. The chorus played a special part in the gubernatorial announcement. Charlene Hong reacted to being announced as the 2012 ALA VGS Governor.
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Co-Director Kathy Isaacson, Chairwoman Julia Wells, and Co-Director Kathy Hendrickson enjoy the inaugural dinner. The Supreme Court Justices prepare for inauguration. Girls State could not happen without the support of the American Legion Auxilary.
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Charlene Hong addresses the citizens at inauguration. Chief Justice Mary Monroe, right, gives the oath of office of governor to Charlene Hong. The Governor's parents were on hand to celebrate her inauguration.
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Inauguration wouldn't be the same without the great music from the chorus. Former Girls Nation Vice President Kelsey Keny gave the inaugural address. The American flag was retired at the end of inauguration.