07/21/2026
Congratulations to our very own CCSA senior, Anna Winnington and CSW Senior, Genesis Flores, who will represented Delaware at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program in Washington D.C..
Girls Nation is a weeklong event that gives participants a firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works. More than 7,500 students have experienced ALA Girls Nation since it was founded in 1947.
Two standout students are chosen from each ALA Girls State program. The participants are known as “senators.” During ALA Girls Nation in Washington, D.C., senators participate in a mock legislature. They are responsible for submitting bills and resolutions, participating in senate sessions, and electing officials such as president and vice president.
Participants leave ALA Girls Nation with leadership lessons for life and an understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. government, along with the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizens.
ALA Girls Nation connects students with their peers from across the country, allowing them a unique opportunity to spend time with others who share common interests and those who have different perspectives from their own. The participants leave Washington, D.C. with a deeper understanding of government, a renewed sense of patriotism, and an appreciation for veterans.
While in D.C., the senators participate in field trips to visit Capitol Hill, historical Washington monuments, and Arlington National Cemetery.
