American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 Supports Girls State

At the February monthly meeting, American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 members voted to financially support the applications of students from Round Top-Carmine High School for the 2023 Texas Girls State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The 2023 session of Texas Girls State was held from Sunday, June 18 through Saturday, June 24. American Legion Auxiliary President Lou Ann Williams and Post Commander Lyn Reavis coordinated with high school counselor, Debra Foster, to identify and recruit eligible candidates. The students selected were Maggie Salinas and Lucy Soto.

During the Sept. 7, meeting of the Post and the Auxiliary, Miss Salinas and Miss Soto and their families were honored by the members with a catered meal. Prior to the meal, the students gave an outstanding presentation of their attendance at 2023 Texas Girls State. They gave an overview of the event and spoke about the lessons they learned. Post Commander Lyn Reavis commended the girls for their commitment to attend and expressed appreciation to them for sharing their reports. Carobeth Fuchs Bockhorn, who attended Girls State in 1971 representing Round Top-Carmine, reminded the girls that the lessons that they learned at Girls State would benefit them throughout their lives.

American Legion Auxiliary Texas Girls State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is patterned after the Texas Boys State program of the American Legion that has been conducted since 1935. This year Texas Girls State involved over 500 students in a participatory program where each attendee becomes a part of the operation of her local, county, and state government.

Members of the Post and Auxiliary, faculty and staff of the school district, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate RT-C students to attend either the 2024 Girls State or 2024 Boys State. Post No. 338 has pledged to support any students who are currently juniors and desire to attend this beneficial event. Nominations should be sent to the RT-C High School Principal, RaChelle Kuecker or the RT-C High School Counselor, Debra Foster.

The American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and the Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at their hall located at 1503 N. State Highway 237, Round Top. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Bruce Bockhorn at (979) 451-0856 (cell phone) or via e-mail at bockhorn7402@hotmail.com.