2018

By Addy Nelson, Sacajawea Scroll Girls State delegates awed over two canines Thursday afternoon and learned important information while they were at it. Girls Staters attended the K-9 demonstration in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. From the Yankton Police Department Sgt. Jason Foote, Officer Pat Nolz and Officer Kyler Pekarek conducted a demonstration to explain why the […]

By Rebekah Bahn, Sacajawea Scroll As Detective Crystal Brady and Evidence Manager Dallas Schnack from the Vermillion Police Department along with Roanoke lawyers for criminal justice explained the basics of investigative crime scenes, a young girl nonchalantly walked into the lecture hall, grabbed Brandy’s water bottle and slipped out of the room as quietly as she […]

By Talliah Pilker, Sacajawea Scroll  “She was dressed like a slut. She was asking for it.” “She sleeps with everyone so, it doesn’t matter if she said no.” “She was drunk at a party. She should have known it was going to happen.” Every single one of these sentences is something victims of rape have […]

By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll In a presentation to Girls State delegates, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds spoke about  entering political fields as well as the work force in general. Rounds made an appearance at general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall Thursday morning. “Public service takes a lot of different forms,” Rounds said. “Make this world better […]

By Jasmine Snow, Sacajawea Scroll  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley took the stage during Thursday morning’s general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. “You know, I love days like today because as I look out there, I truly see the future of South Dakota,” Jackley said. His speech heavily stressed the importance of experiences […]

By Margaret Barnett, Sacajawea Scroll Calico Ducheneaux inspires Girls State delegates with her strong voice. From answers to questions on stage to her ability to sing in the Girls State talent show, Ducheneaux uses her voice to promote causes important to her. Her strong beliefs regarding aid to Native American populations and her choice to meet Sitting […]

By Kailey Jacobsen, Sacajawea Scroll Humility and genuineness have always been important to Reagan Kolberg. The Nationalist candidate for the 2018 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State governor position, Kolberg has embraced these qualities during her campaign. “When I speak to the girls at our convention, I speak from the bottom of my heart. It’s really important […]

By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll Girls State chorus kicked off Tuesday evening with its first group practice in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. The choir is made up of sopranos, mezzo-sopranos and altos. Vocalists spent the first evening running through respective parts and focusing on the way their voices came together as a whole. One delegate spoke […]

By Addy Nelson, Sacajawea Scroll NASA scientist? Teacher? News director?  Musician?  These careers and many others are all considerations for Girls Staters when choosing a future. On Wednesday afternoon, delegates had the chance to meet with college recruiters and explore possible careers at the Muenster University Center at the University of South Dakota. Girls State offers […]

By Margaret Barnett, Sacajawea Scroll U.S. Sen. John Thune encouraged Girls State delegates to find purpose and seize opportunities. Thune spoke at Wednesday morning’s general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall, also touching on other topics, such as his start in politics. Encouraging delegates to get involved in their communities and South Dakota, Thune said to […]