NEWBERRY — The American Legion Post 24 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 hosted a dinner July 11 to honor Palmetto Girls State and Boys State delegates with their parents.
The 71st Palmetto Girl State Program was held at Presbyterian College the week of June 11. Palmetto Boys State program was held the same week at Anderson University.
The program is a nationwide Americanism and government training program for students who have just completed their junior year of high school. Through participation, delegates may better understand the functioning of their government and the responsibilities they will assume when they become adults.
After being introduced each delegate gave a brief summary of their week’s activities. Each one was appreciative for being chosen. Delegates thanked their sponsors and stated they learned a lot about government and made lifelong friends.
The Auxiliary and the Legion look forward each year to sponsoring young ladies and young men as delegates that are truly interested in freedom of thought, speech and religion who have the ability to live and work harmoniously with others.