Information and Resources
American Legion Auxiliary Tar Heel Girls State is a unique government-in-action learning program for rising senior students in North Carolina.
Objectives:
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To improve citizenship for present and future generations of Tar Heels.
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To become familiar with political processes and the structure of North Carolina's government.
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To develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship.
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To instill in the citizens of Tar Heel Girls State an appreciation for American traditions and belief in the United States.
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To develop a sense of individual obligation to community, state, and nation.
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To insure the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy will continue for posterity.
Registration Procedures
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Registration is handled by our American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Units or American Legion Posts (where there are no ALA Units) located throughout the state.
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An ALA Unit or Post in your area should be in touch with your school to discuss their procedures for student selection, as each group has a slightly different local procedure.
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If you do not know your local contact, a list of contacts and the high schools they visit is available here. If your school is listed on this form, please contact the person listed directly for the fastest response.
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If your school is NOT on this list, click here to search for contact information for Units or Posts in your area.
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If you are in need of further assistance, please complete this form and we will get you connected with someone in your area.
**Please only complete this form once.
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Registration Timeline
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Late Fall 2024-Spring 2025:
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Local Units and Posts will contact schools and begin their selection process - including verifying delegate's GPA and Class rank.
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Delegate will complete the online registration process using the password provided by the endorsing Unit or Post.
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Delegate will contact the local Unit or Post after she has completed the online registration.
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Online registration opens January 15, 2025.
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Units and Posts will submit the Unit Endorsement Form and all monies ($400 per participant) are due to Department Headquarters by May 1, 2025.
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The non-refundable deadline is June 1, 2025.
