STONEWOOD, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made a stop in Stonewood to visit with fifth grade girls at Norwood Elementary School as part of her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program. This marks the first Girls Rise Up event Senator Capito has conducted in Harrison County and the 18th event since the program’s launch in 2015.
“I was so excited to bring my Girls Rise Up program to Norwood Elementary School today,” Senator Capito said. “It’s clear to me that these students are dedicated to setting new goals, working toward them, and achieving their dreams. I hope they will continue to be inspired to set the bar high and to encourage others to do the same. I can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things these young women accomplish in the years to come.”
“We are very pleased to have an amazing leader such as Senator Shelley Moore Capito present the Girls Rise up Program to our 5th grade girls at Norwood Elementary School,” Principal Tarra Shields said. “Her message of leadership, empowerment and self-confidence will encourage our young ladies to reach great heights and conquer new endeavors. She spoke from experience and with heartfelt sincerity to our students, and she really made a connection with them. We have such an important role as educators in our schools to help shape behaviors and mold the future leaders of America. Senator Capito has further sparked the interest and talents of our students and I know that they will accomplish great things in the future.”
Senator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong, confident, and kind female leaders.
Senator Capito discusses leadership with fifth grade girls at Norwood Elementary School in Harrison County.
Senator Capito helps Norwood Elementary students pick goals for themselves during the Girls Rise Up challenge activity.
Norwood Elementary fifth graders fill out their Girls Rise Up challenge cards.
Students show off their new goals with Senator Capito.
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