Palmetto Girls/Boys State Written by Jillian Campanella and Emily Phillips
Hilton Head Christian Academy houses many opportunities for young women and men to develop their leadership skills, knowledge on citizenship, and experience in governmental procedures. To kick off the new year, many opportunities that explore these skills present themselves through the Palmetto Girls State and Palmetto Boys State. Through these organizations, a handful of outstanding high school students are selected to join a week-long program that educates them in government systems, such as: political campaigns, elections, and the political process. Those selected can expand on their public communication, moral character, work experience, and political understandings, and interests. Some important remarks include: Location- Girls: Presbyterian College Boys: Anderson University Date- June 11th- June 17th Costs- Girls: $50 registration fee + $40 for key to room Boys: $100 for the registration fee + $20 for key to room *The registration fee will not have to be paid until the selected Applications will open next Monday, February 6th, and are due February, 17th. With the applications, be prepared to answer a few questions concerning your former and current leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and why you would like to be a part of these programs. To acquire an application, see Mrs. Robinson. Along with applications, students must attend an interview. They are expected to precede in March. Typically, the girls are interviewed by Mrs. Newton. As for the boys, they will be done by Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Robbins, and Mr. Smith. That is the inside scoop and more information will be provided in the future! To learn more, please visit these websites: Palmetto Girls State: https://palmettogirlsstate.net/about/ Palmetto Boys State: https://palmettoboysstate.com/