No floor throughout Sandoz Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to the city of Reagan. Though shy and quiet at first, the ladies on floor three packed the dorm rooms full of energy, kindness and joy throughout the week-long event.
As a member of the Reagan floor, I could tell the first day at Girls State was definitely a learning and growing one for the young women. Some came from small towns in the middle of nowhere and others came from cities as large as Lincoln and Omaha. The floor and room assignments brought these people from all walks of life together and it did not take long for each of them to get to know one another. After a little inspiration from the floor counselors, each Girls Stater knew the Reagan floor was the best; however, it did take them some time to come up with some cheers.
Emily Sandell, Mayor of the city of Reagan, praises the floor for their energy and ability to come together.
“I come from a pretty small city myself and I thought I was [from] a really small school until I came here,” Sandell explains. “I learned that there is somebody with six people in their class and I just find that really interesting.”
Sandell also notes that the city of Reagan especially enjoyed the whistle stop campaigns.
“The whole Reagan floor shows energy and cheers for every single candidate and I just love that,” she said.
The ladies look a step out of their comfort zone right away with filing for city, county and state offices. Soon, colorful posters, stickers and signs filled the hallways and each one displayed just how bright and thoughtful the Reagan ladies are. Though some did compete for certain positions, the girls were nothing but supportive for each other as the election results came in.
Whether they were throwing a party with their roommates or debating issues facing the city of Reagan, the girls on floor three excelled in everything at Girls State. Many found themselves winning city, county and state elections; others found themselves making new friends and learning about other areas of Nebraska besides where they are from.
Throughout the week, the Reagan ladies used their different personalities and backgrounds to their advantage. They may have been shy, but they were certainly mighty. Through the many activities and opportunities at Girls State, many friends and memories were made on floor three. I am confident that each Reagan alum will remember the Girls State experience, as well as the people they met, for the rest of their lives.
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