Local student represents state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

Christina Pappas of Wilson is one of 100 high school seniors attending American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation this week in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works.

Pappas is one of two participants representing North Carolina as a “senator” at ALA Girls Nation. Two delegates from each ALA Girls State program are chosen to represent their state after participating in an ALA state-level program held across the country. At ALA Girls Nation, senators will participate in mock Senate sessions complete with caucuses and debating bills that range from personal to political interests.

Other activities on the agenda include a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill and a tour of D.C. monuments.

Pappas, a rising senior at Wilson Early College Academy, was active in many ways during her week at ALA Tar Heel Girls State. She also participates in many activities in her school and community, such as Student Government Association, Wilson Youth Council, teen court, Police Explorers and ACT! For Youth. She has also interned at Schmidt Law.

ALA Girls Nation gives teens an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the federal government before they are of voting age.

The American Legion Auxiliary, founded in 1919, is a community of volunteers serving veterans, military and their families.

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