West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State

📣 Calling all young leaders!

The American Legion Auxiliary WV Rhododendron Girls State is more than just a program—it’s a life-changing experience. 🇺🇸

From June 7–13, rising seniors (current high school juniors) from across West Virginia will come together to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and form friendships that last a lifetime. Through hands-on learning in government and civic engagement, this program empowers the next generation to lead with purpose.

💙 Know a young woman ready to step into her potential? Don’t miss this opportunity!

Questions? Message us at: [email protected]

👉 Apply here:
https://wvgirlsstate.org/registration/

Let’s continue building and empowering strong, confident leaders—one incredible experience at a time. 💛

I am sorry I was not personally able to participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America but I am so thankful that West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State was so well represented by these amazing leaders from our staff. Thank you Hannah, Mimi, Sidney, Maddie, Peyton and Natalie!

Rhododendron Daily

Congratulations to this year’s outstanding citizens!

Braxton: Lillian Farinash and Reese Cannon
Calhoun: Kaylee Culbreth and Gracie Bowles
Kanawha: Lindsey Lowry and Addison McCarthy
Lewis: Keyuri Morgan, and Michelle Maduofawka
Marion: Gracie Brown and Erin Maxwell
Monongalia: Julia Lassen and Shelby Plants
Monroe: Shaila King and Aubrey Fisher Randolph: Emma Everett and Kaelynn Reigel

Charleston photo drop 📸📷🎞️🎞️

The results are in!
Congrats to the newly elected Rhododendron Girls State Governor & Board of Public Works
Governor: Caitlin Hall
Secretary of State: Reese Cannon
Attorney General: Mary Nguyen
Auditor: Dani Scantlin
Treasurer: Michelle Maduafokwa
Commissioner of Agriculture: Elizabeth Williams

🎉 Congratulations to the newly elected RGS Supreme Court Justices:

Aaliyah Dodrill
Olivia Hanna
Shaila King
Claire Salisbury
Chief Justice- Keyuri Morgan

The candidates are set for RGS General Election! Congratulations to the primary race winners from the
💛Nationalist party:
Commissioner of Agriculture-Aleighna Brenwalt
Attorney General- Morgan Cowgill
Treasurer - Emma Everett
Auditor - Catelynia Reece
Secretary of State- Reese Cannon
Governor -Shelby Plants

💙Federalist Party
Commissioner of Agriculture- Elizabeth Williams
Attorney General - Mary Nguyen
Treasurer - Michelle Maduafokwa
Auditor - Dani Scantlin
Secretary of State - Kadence Moore
Governor - Caitlyn Hall

POV: you’re a Girls State girl 📸💙💛