With a gargantuan amount of luggage, she enters the building. There is a gleam in her eye as she is met by staff and helpers. Unknowing of what is to come, she closes her eyes and lets out a deep exhale. She has been anticipating this day for months, and she is finally here to get out of her comfort zone and begin a life-changing experience. She is unknowing of the strangers that would soon become her best friends. She smiles as she hears, “Floor Seven: City of Trump.”
Floor Seven of Neel County was named after the current president Donald Trump. The theme of the floor was cacti, where citizens banded behind the saying, “We stick together.” Upon arrival, city members were greeted with personalized water bottles on their bunks specially made by Senior Counselor Tina Woodside.
“This was the first floor I’ve had where everyone clicked quickly. It usually takes a couple of days for the girls to get acquainted,” Woodside said. They later met the Middle Counselor Taylor Schendt and Junior Counselor Cora Voskamp who brought enough popcorn for the entire city to enjoy.
They made their way to their first assembly chanting “T-R-U-M-P, we’re the floor you want to be.” Citizens took part in afternoon activities of chorus, band, media or service learning. The city of Trump enjoyed their bonding game of “Two Truths and One Lie” that included talk about ACT scores, fake teeth and farm animals. Sara Lightheart, an Omaha native, said that she had no idea there were more than two types of cows in Nebraska.
Monday afternoon, the Federalist and Nationalist parties held their separate meetings. Lightheart was appointed to the Nationalist Vice Chairperson position.
“Girls are ecstatic to be here. High schoolers aren’t nearly as passionate about other summer programs,” Lightheart said. “Everyone is here to participate and put their best foot forward.” Claire Harrison from Naponee was also elected to be the Nationalist Secretary/Treasurer. The parties debated items such as the environment, livestock management and veteran assistance.
Alyssa Moser of Clearwater ran for state Governor, where she won the Nationalist vote and represented them in the general election.
“Originally, I wasn’t going to even run for Governor, but the girls gave me the last push,” Moser said. “I decided that I’d regret it if I didn’t try.”
Farm-raised Moser participated in the Gubernatorial Debate where she was able to convey her passion and knowledge for agriculture.
“I wanted to make sure rural citizens had their voices heard. People forget that small towns exist, too, and that we have real issues going on.”
Moser was elected into the Governor position with Harrison as the Lieutenant Governor. They were sworn in Thursday during the inauguration with floor seven cheering them on.
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