Delegates to Missouri Girls State are chosen by an interview and application procedure.  Information about 2008 Missouri Girls State arrived at the American Legion Auxiliary units and high schools after November 1, 2007. 

MGS delegates are girls who attend high school in Missouri and have just completed their junior year.  Candidates are evaluated on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics.  Speech and debate experiences are also beneficial.

For more information contact your high school counselor or the local American Legion Auxiliary Unit.   

Questions regarding MGS:
Monday – Friday daytime – Martha Yancey [660] 656-3211
Monday – Friday evenings, Saturday – Natalie Riley [573] 624-7493

Initial contact should be as early as possible, preferably before February 1, 2008 to be considered.

If you would like to see a slideshow of last year's activities click here.

As there are 200+ American Legion Auxiliary units throughout Missouri and approximately 750 girls are chosen to attend MGS, the selection methods vary based on logistics, circumstances and established local procedures.  Some selected delegates are long-standing Junior Members of an Auxiliary Unit (female members under age of 18) who meet the qualifications, while others are chosen by school personnel with names forwarded to local units. Some potential delegates’ names are forwarded by schools to local units who then interview the list and make the selection based on the interviews.  Any girl interested in attending Missouri Girls State should begin by contacting school counselor.