The 83rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State will take place June 1–6 on the campus of The University of Alabama, welcoming the largest delegation in the program’s history.
More than 400 rising high school seniors from across the state are set to attend this year’s session, which offers a hands-on, week-long introduction to government and civic engagement. Delegates will engage in activities such as drafting and debating legislation, participating in political party caucuses, running for office, and learning directly from state and national leaders.
Distinguished speakers for the 2025 session include Governor Kay Ivey and U.S. Senator Katie Britt, both of whom are alumnae of Alabama Girls State. Britt was elected Girls State Governor in 1999, while Ivey served as Lieutenant Governor during her time as a delegate.
The week will culminate with a visit to Montgomery, where participants will tour the State Capitol, Supreme Court, and Governor’s Mansion, and hold legislative sessions at the Alabama State House.
Select sessions are open to media and will be held at the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus:
Sunday, June 1
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2:00 p.m. – U.S. Senator Katie Boyd Britt
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6:00 p.m. – “Political Perspectives” with Madolyn Kirby and Katherine Robertson
Monday, June 2
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9:00 a.m. – Mecca Musick, CEO of 256 Today
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9:30 a.m. – Liz Filmore, Chief of Staff to Governor Kay Ivey
Tuesday, June 3
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9:00 a.m. – Caroleen Dobson, Shareholder at Maynard Nexsen
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10:15 a.m. – Yeonmi Park, Author
Wednesday, June 4
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9:00 a.m. – Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer
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10:00 a.m. – Dr. Nan Boden, COO of The Every Robot Project
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4:15 p.m. – Legislative Session: House and Senate Debates
Thursday, June 5
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10:45 a.m. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Friday, June 6
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10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Delegates visit Montgomery
The American Legion Auxiliary’s Alabama Girls State program, recognized for promoting leadership and civic responsibility among young women, remains a premier youth initiative in the state.
For more information, contact Grace Heim at (334) 470-9667.
