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Newspaper: The Buckeye
Special Note: Forms have been left in the City Counselors folders for email addresses. Those citizens wishing to have their email address listed in the Roster should sign up. Any staff wishing to have their email address listed, the form is in the Information Center. Please complete before 10:00 PM Wednesday night if you want to make it in the Roster. Imagine you are watching CNN, and you see a report covering the United Nations. The story is about two very different countries that cannot get along. Did you ever wonder just how all of those ambassadors and dignitaries can even sit in the same room together? After all, many of these countries hold extremely opposite ideologies. And, we do not have one huge, massive “world government” here on earth. Each country has its own independence, or in some cases, is fighting for independence. The cities and counties here at BGS can be thought of as a miniature United Nations in some ways. Each city is different. Each has their own goals, regulations, etc. Even the Delegates within each city are unique individuals. So, the question arises, for example, “What if a Delegate in my City wants to do something one way, and I think we should do it another way?” Or, what if the members of a particular school board disagree on what policies, or budget to pass? The answer to both scenarios will be seen all around at Buckeye Girls State this week: RESPECT! Although we may not always agree with each other, we have a duty as good citizens to always show respect to others. As Americans, we have a right to our own beliefs. As was once said about the First Amendment, “I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it.” Each one of the cities here at Buckeye Girls State has a right to be proud and to express its individual character. At the same time, as members of the larger, BGS community, we all have a duty to show respect to each other and to appreciate each other’s individualism. - Sue Luxon, Esq. A Janis City resident reported her room key missing on June 12, 2000 at 7:47 AM. Foul play is suspected by the owner and roommate. The missing property has been valued at $25.00. The victim reports going to breakfast and upon returning to her room, finding the door locked. She then searched extensively for her key to no avail. She was then forced to summon the authorities and locksmith. Several Citizens of Janis City suspect an opposing candidate is responsible for the disappearance. The frenzied and discouraged resident stated between sobs, “I just want to get in…I need my deodorant!” Janis City residents plead, “For the sake and sanity of our fine community, return the key!” - Amanda Hall, Janis City Do you ever find yourself too stressed out? Do you need someone to talk to and give you advice? Do you need help? Well the solution to all of your problems is just a hop, skip and a jump away in Kilhefner Hall. Today in Shimek County, Storer City to be exact, Hammond and Howard Psychiatrists’ Office opened. The office, in room #510 is owned and operated by two reputable doctors. They earned their Doctorate of Psychiatry at Ohio University in 1994. Hammond and Howard are praised for their merit and dedication to their field. When the stress gets high don’t blow your top make a stop at Hammond and Howard. - Meghan Wise, Storer City The citizens of Buckeye Girls State received an energetic welcome at the official opening ceremonies of the Girls State program. Director Sara Huckeby was master of ceremonies and rallied the citizens’ political enthusiasm. The Girls State department heads were introduced and Betty Montgomery, Ohio’s Attorney General, was the surprise guest speaker. Montgomery showed the citizens her excited support, and was impressed by the boundless energy of the Girl Staters. The keynote speaker for the night was Ohio Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson. Davidson spoke of the many accomplishments of Ohio female politicians and hailed how far women have come in our government within the last century. “I hope,” Davidson asserted, “that the first female President of the United States is sitting in this room.” This suggestion was greeted with loud cheers from the citizens. Davidson explained the key role that the Girl Staters would play in America’s future, and how important each job is to the overall success and well-being of Buckeye Girls State. Her speech was well received by the citizens. Said one resident of Rice City, “she was inspirational…she really emphasized what being at Buckeye Girls State is all about.” The sentiments of the other citizens were similar. Girls State is a hands-on week long government simulation for girls all across Ohio. Girls can run for all types of political offices on the state, county and city level. Many participants value this program as an educational and beneficial experience. It is sure to be a successful undertaking for all citizens involved. - Emma Haas, Rice City City of Mayer County of Osborne Song and dance is here in the air at Buckeye Girls State. The annual variety show is giving girls the opportunity to showcase talent, but by audition only. Such acts include singing, dancing, dramatics, and instrumentals among other things. The auditions were held on Monday, June 12, between 7 and 10 p.m. The variety show is notorious for having very stiff competition. Headed by Leslie Michel, Brian Myers, Jan Blausey, and Katie Curl, they decide who would be right for the show. About a hundred girls signed up to audition, but unfortunately only twenty-six acts will be chosen. Leslie Michel is the choir director here at Girls State, and is also handling the vocal auditions. There is a great variety of songs being sung, ranging from swing music, Disney classics, Motown hits, and sweet ballads. Ms. Michel looks for definite stage presence in the soloist, but also breath support, diction, and tune. Most girls auditioning had no problem singing in front of people, and enjoy the spotlight. There were quite a few girls singing uplifting religious songs, which helped them in the auditioning process. Dancing proves to be competitive, and many girls sensed the struggle to make it in this show. However, two best friends found a way to have fun and find a way to compete in the variety show at the same time. Dancing to " Bye, Bye,Bye'' by N sync,the girls combined hip-hop dancing with balletic grace to put on quite an explosive performance. Mr. Brian Myers is in charge of instrumentals and some drama auditions. He admits that the odds are hard and ”the more unique, the better". He looks for stability, and quality performance in the soloists. In drama, he is on the lookout for emphasis and exaggeration. Such girls played instruments as the piano, playing classical songs as well as pop tunes. Although competition is difficult, each girl auditioning is special and talented in her own unique way. There is a lot of hidden talent here at Buckeye Girl's State, and we wish all of the auditioners the best of luck. - Meghan Wise and Rebecca Howard, Storer City One vote determined that Americans speak English, not German
Our reporters are doing a great job. I regret that we have limited space but we try to cover as many areas of BGS as we can. We’re looking forward to seeing the poems and the city pages
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