Girls'state Speech Examples

First and foremost, I am humbled and grateful to be considered by the ALA for such an opportunity as Girls’ State. Thank you. I believe I could make a worthy Girls’ State representative because I value our country in the highest regard and I wish to share that virtue with others. I am blessed with a dedication to my education and nothing is quite as satisfying as exploring and learning more about the world around me. I have hopes to be Valedictorian next year. I believe I fall into the somewhat shy and quiet class of people; however my peers, my family, and my teachers have fostered a sense of responsibility, confidence, and leadership in me. I pride myself in living my life with integrity, honesty, and humor. The way I see it, we have only …show more content…
That, in turn, helps me grows as a person. There is little else that gives me more joy than leading discussions, presenting, and debating just about anything: our foreign policy and politics, the environment, the true nature of man, and even the (immense) value of the domesticated chicken. Furthermore, as a foster child, I have moved around a lot and have seen innumerable faces; as a result, unfamiliar and strange groups have been a part of my life for so long that I am comfortable with them. Getting along with others has been key to survive in high school; I have made amazing friends and acquaintances as a result of that. With all of those qualities in mind, I believe I could contribute to the Girls’ State program by offering my quirky personality and devotion to my country to meet new people and get engaged with our government. I am willing to keep an open mind and discuss current (and future) issues we face and dedicate myself to the program to make the most out of the experience for myself and for others. I see our citizenship and our participation in our self-governance as an obligation and a blessing, and if I could bring back more in depth knowledge to spread to my friends and peers, I could