Pictured above are Brookland-Cayce High School Boys and Girls State participants, from left: Charles “Charlie” Balkema, Elliot Bridges, Grace Ser, Bradlynn Sturkie, Andrew Roberts.

Several Lexington Two high school students participated in 2025 Palmetto Boys and Girls State over the summer.
The programs, sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, offer leadership and citizenship activities that emphasize the workings of government and politics. Participants have completed their junior year and are selected based on leadership, scholarship, character and service, among other criteria.
The Lexington Two students selected for the programs are:
Palmetto Girls State
Airport High School: Emma Cook, Aydan Vaughn
Brookland-Cayce High School: Grace Ser, Elliot Bridges, Bradlynn Sturkie
Palmetto Boys State
Airport High School: Harrison Shoffner, Kennel Santos
Brookland-Cayce High School: Charles “Charlie” Balkema, Andrew Roberts




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