Three junior students from Southern Door High School will represent their school at this summer’s American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls and Boys state programs.
The Southern Door School District announced on Thursday that Carrie Renard and Britney Wanless will attend the 80th Badger Girls State program at UW-Oshkosh. Grant Pieshek was selected for the 82nd session of Badger Boys State, hosted by UW-Eau Claire.
Southern Door High School Principal Steve Bousley says the three students are well-deserving based on their impressive academic achievements. He says the Badger State programs will serve them well in developing even greater leadership qualities and community involvement they have already shown.
During the weeklong sessions, student representatives learn the democratic process while taking on various government roles, drafting legislation, and participating in debates and campaigns.
The Badger State Boys program will be held from June 8-14, while the Badger State Girls program is from June 15-20.
Renard, Wanless, and Pieshek are sponsored locally by the Forestville American Legion Auxiliary and Post 372.
(photos submitted, Carrie Renard, Britney Wanless, and Grant Pieschek)
