June 16, 2002
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
South Carolina Comptroller General Jim Lander welcomed to his office nine high school students, who had been elected by their peers as Constitutional Officers. The students were among more than 450 girls participating in the weeklong activities at Columbia College of the Palmetto Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Participants in the Palmetto Girls and Boys State are selected on the basis of leadership and scholarship in their respective high schools. On the following day, the Palmetto Boys State ceremonies were held and the winning candidates from Girls State participated in a joint inauguration on the State House steps with their counterparts from Boys State. Comptroller General Jim Lander, along with other elected statewide officials, participated in the ceremony. The Palmetto Girls State elected Felicia Frasier from West Ashley High School, Charleston, South Carolina as Comptroller General. The Palmetto Boys State elected Brandon Jordan from Timmonsville High School, Timmonsville, South Carolina as Comptroller General. Lander commented, "This is an event I look forward to participating in every year. I am impressed with the interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by our leaders of tomorrow. The Palmetto Girls and Boys State have long provided this valuable experience for our youth to participate in and learn more about state and local government. Hopefully, this experience will inspire and motivate young people to seek a career in public service."
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