Gibsonia girl attends American Legion Auxiliary conference, other student news

Delaney Allen of Gibsonia was one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation session July 23-30 in Washington, D.C.

As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as “senators” at ALA Girls Nation after participating in one of 50 ALA Girls State sessions held across the country. ALA Girls Nation is a seven-day leadership conference that provides aspiring young women leaders with practical insight into how the federal government operates, instills a sense of pride in our country and promotes youth civic engagement. Many participants of the program go on to have careers in public service at the local, state, and national level.

Allen, a rising senior at Pine-Richland High School, was active in many ways during her week at ALA Keystone Girls State. She also participates in many activities in her school and community. She is a member of the varsity swim team and varsity track and field. She is also a volunteer with St. Richard’s Catholic Church.

At ALA Girls Nation, Allen participated in mock senate sessions complete with caucuses and debating bills that range from personal to political interests. Other activities on the agenda include a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where they placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a community service project, and a tour of the D.C. monuments.

“ALA Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our nation’s future leaders to learn about the inner workings of the federal government before they are of voting age,” said Nancy Magginnis, ALA Girls Nation Committee chairman. “After attending their local ALA Girls State program and then ALA Girls Nation, the girls return home ready to be engaged citizens at all levels of government.”

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Anthony Nicassio of Gibsonia, a member of the football team at Lock Haven University, is among the 169 Bald Eagles named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference scholar-athlete list.

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Ethan Homitz of Allison Park earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics this spring from SUNY Cortland.

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