Sidney CSD junior Lindsay Pierce has been selected to attend Empire Girls State at SUNY Brockport in July.

Empire Girls State is an educational experience with hands-on workshops on government and the political process. It is designed to create a government from the county to the state level. This mythical 51st state allows students to learn the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society. 

Pierce was among a selection of semifinalists made by the faculty at Sidney High School. The Sidney chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Pierce. 

Juniors in the top 1/3 of their class are eligible for the spot. Candidates were further selected based on outstanding qualities of leadership, character, honesty, cooperation, and maturity. Being physically fit and willing to participate in all phases of the programming, including flag ceremonies, were also considerations.