Case Studies

Today, Keister City had the opportunity to listen to Patty Labarthe. Patty is an enforcement attorney who works for the Oklahoma Department of Securities. We got to learn a little bit about her job and who she works with. We got to review a case study and hear the problem and the reasoning from both sides. Patty helped us navigate our critical thinking and helped us ask the right questions to further reach a decision on a case. It was truly a very cool insight of what she does on a daily basis. Thank you Patty!

- Serenity Golightly, Keister City

Today, the most honorable Leslie Osborn graced us with her presence at Girls State. Osborn spoke on her journey to becoming a Labor Commissioner in a man’s world and her opinions on what matters more in the world, instead of focusing on situations and opinions that will not drastically change our future.

Five years ago Osborn ran for office and was elected. While she was running, Osborn spoke of the struggles about social media and what people say. Osborn said that people would comment on her appearance rather than what she stood for and what she spoke about. At her job she works with others to ensure public safety. Osborn says she likes to work with people who think they don’t have all the answers, as she said this is when she and others can grow and learn together.

During Osborn’s time in office she had to face many problems with the people she worked with. She said many would rather focus on what groups choose to do with their life, instead of fixing real state issues. However, Osborn said a very impactful comment, “The United States of America is a melting pot. America is built on freedom.” As she left the stage, Osborn said one last thing. She told Girls State to “call for civility.”

We kindly thank Leslie Osborn for coming to speak with us today and hope that her words will continue to impact all of us in amazing ways.

-Moo Paw, Reed City