The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) units throughout the state of Arkansas are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 session of ALA Arkansas Girls State on the campus on Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas from May 25 -30. ALA Arkansas Girls State is a vigorous program that is attended by elite students from high schools representing all counties in the state of Arkansas. The fundamental mission of the Arkansas Girls State program is championing patriotism, responsible citizenship, community involvement, leadership, and a balance of faith and moral conduct.

During their week at ALA Arkansas Girls State, the delegates will be assigned to a fictional political party, city, and county. They will participate in a mock government platform, hold elections, write and debate legislative bills, and engage in community while hearing from prominent speakers within our state to educate and motivate them in leadership and influence within their own communities.

ALA Arkansas Girls State Staff, Ali Crane, states “I have been involved with the Arkansas Girls State program for 28 years, beginning as a delegate myself. I have seen and experienced the lifelong impact our program leaves on these delegates from blossoming friendships, to new career dreams, to development of leadership and integrity. We are proud of every delegate selected to attend, and we look forward to the exciting experiences this year’s session will bring for all involved.”

We are excited to host approximately 600 delegates at ALA Arkansas Girls State this year. However, out of respect for the privacy of these youth, we will not disclose a list of names and schools. We will defer to their hometowns and schools to disclose as deemed proper and appropriate on an individual basis.