The American Legion Auxiliary Botts Fiorito Unit 576 named Sydney Chester, of Le Roy, to attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. Sydney will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience.

Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow’s leaders in the privileges and duties of responsible citizenship.

Delegates receive special instruction in parliamentary procedure and organize themselves into two mythical political parties. They then campaign, hold rallies, debate and ultimately vote to elect city, county and state officials. Once elected to office, delegates are sworn in and preform their prescribed duties. Citizens not elected to office are given appointments and visit the offices of those elected to share their viewpoint as citizens.

Sydney aspires to be a corporate law defense lawyer, and is very excited to take part in the Girl’s State conference. She enjoys getting up in front of people and speaking about what she is passionate about. Ms. Chester also feels Girls State will be a terrific experience for her and can’t wait to attend.

Sydney is the daughter of John and Glenna Chester from Le Roy.