Philipstown legion will select one junior to attend

The American Legion Auxiliary in Philipstown will select a high school junior from the area to attend the legion’s Girls’ State program at The College of Brockport. Interviews will take place in mid-February and the weeklong program begins June 30.

Girls’ State asks participants to assume the role of government leaders, campaigning in mock races to become mayors and county and state officials. Applications are available at empiregirlsstate.org.

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