Dover, Del. – On July 1, 2015, State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. hosted American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Auditor, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Insurance Commissioner for the day.

Upcoming high school senior, Megan Reynolds, from Archmere Academy, was selected as the 2015 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Auditor. State Auditor Wagner also hosted Emily Whaley, Girls State Governor, from Sussex Technical High School; Isabel Arellano, Girls State Lt. Governor, from Middletown High School; and Christine McNeill, Girls State Insurance Commissioner, from The Charter School of Wilmington. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is an annual program that teaches high school students how government works and helps them to develop leadership skills.

After the selection process, the Girls State officials spent a day shadowing the Delaware State Auditor, where they learned about the duties and office of the Auditor of Accounts.

State Auditor Wagner stated, “I’ve participated in the Girls State program for 27 years as Delaware State Auditor. I look forward to it every year because I think it’s a great way to get young people involved in public service.”

Ms. Reynolds stated, “Girls State has been such a wonderful opportunity so far, and it’s been great to have a glimpse into our State Government and to spend the day with Mr. Wagner.”

Ms. Whaley added, “Girls State has given me the wonderful opportunity to learn about how the government works in the State of Delaware.”

Ms. Arellano commented, “Girls State has opened the doors to allow me to see the Delaware State Government…and the only Lt. Governor in ‘office’ currently.”

Ms. McNeill also stated, “My time here in Dover has allowed me to make lasting friendships, share many laughs, and learn abo

ut State Government. Thanks so much to Mr. Wagner for showing us around Legislative Mall. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life.”

For more information, please contact Kathleen Davies, CPA-PA, CISA, CGFM, CGAP, Chief Administrative Auditor, at 302-857-3919 or Kathleen.Davies@delaware.gov.

DOVER – In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell talks about the young men and women who will head to our state capitol in the coming week as part of Boys and Girls State.

“Each year, those of us blessed with the chance to serve, gain so much from these students’ enthusiasm and optimism – their unshakeable belief that what draws them together as students is so much stronger than the differences that emerge from their debates,” said Governor Jack Markell.  ”The unity evident each year from the Boys and Girls State participants and the brave veterans from the American Legion who support them – the clarity of their purpose and the civility they show in their own debates – it reminds us just how much stronger we are, when we work together, to keep Delaware, moving forward.”

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Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Young Leaders in Public Service: Boys and Girls State