A senior at Normal Community High School learned about federal policymaking in a mock Senate this month in Washington, D.C.

Girls Nation, a program presented by the American Legion Auxiliary, sends 102 high schoolers, two from each state, to Washington to act as senators. These students pass legislation, run for other forms of leadership and meet leaders from their state during their time in D.C.

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