2000 Highlights

Buckeye Girls State 2000
Program Highlights

Here's just a glimpse of what's happening at Buckeye Girls State 2000 for the week of June 11th through June 17th.

Sunday, June 11, 2000


8:00 p.m.

Opening Assembly

Special Guests:
    Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio Speaker of the House
    Dr. G. William Benz, President of Ashland University


Tuesday, June 13, 2000


8:00 p.m.

City Government Assembly - Introduction and administration of oath of office to Mayors and elected City officials

Special Guest: Pat Vivo, Inspirational Speaker


Wednesday, June 14, 2000


1:30 p.m.

County Government Assembly - Introduction and administration of oath of office to elected County officials

7:30 p.m.

State inauguration ceremony with administration of the oath of office

Special Guest: Justice Alice Robie Resnick



Thursday, June 15, 2000


10:00 a.m. Buckeye Girls State Highway Patrol Graduation
7:00 p.m. Panel discussion led by the BGS Governor and Elected Officials

Special Guest: Ohio Governor Bob Taft

8:15 p.m. Mock Trial - A dramatization performed by the citizens of Buckeye Girls State



Friday, June 16, 2000


7:00 and 8:30 Variety Show starring "The Stars of Buckeye Girls State"



Saturday, June 17, 2000


1:30 p.m. Closing assembly - Buckeye Girls State Governor's Farewell Address

At a Glance

Buckeye Girls State is a week-long program designed to educate Ohio's young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of good citizenship. By getting involved in the process, BGS delegates learn more about city, county, and state government in one week than they will in an entire semester of high school.

Online Orientation

Delegate Database

Delegate Info Packet