103 Girls Rock the House…and the Senate!

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21 Mar 2009

And what a day it was! The girls were guided through the day – and the State House – by 60 volunteers, including lawyers, journalists, lobbyists, professors, students, and social justice activists.

Reflecting on what life was like for me as an 8th grade girl – growing up on a farm in central Maine – I feel pride for my participation in the program. At 13, I could have really used a day of leadership training. I would have greatly profited from a day that celebrated strength, knowledge, and leadership.

This was the 13th year that the Maine Women’s Policy Center has hosted Girls’ Day at the State House. The day is designed to inspire leadership in the participants, and judging from the girls’ reactions from the day, the goal was met! Check out the Girls’ Day website to read some quotes from the girls.

Visit our YouTube channel to view a collection of videos and photos from the day.

Click below to view a special message to the girls from House Speaker Hannah Pingree.

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