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Written by Jillian Campanella and Emily Phillips

Hilton Head Christian Academy houses many opportunities for young women and men to develop their leadership skills, knowledge on citizenship, and experience in governmental procedures. To kick off the new year, many opportunities that explore these skills present themselves through the Palmetto Girls State and Palmetto Boys State.

Through these organizations, a handful of outstanding high school students are selected to join a week-long program that educates them in government systems, such as: political campaigns, elections, and the political process. Those selected can expand on their public communication, moral character, work experience, and political understandings, and interests.

Some important remarks include:

Location- Girls: Presbyterian College

Boys: Anderson University

Date- June 11th- June 17th

Costs- Girls: $50 registration fee + $40 for key to room

Boys: $100 for the registration fee + $20 for key to room

*The registration fee will not have to be paid until the selected Applications will open next Monday, February 6th, and are due February, 17th. With the applications, be prepared to answer a few questions concerning your former and current leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and why you would like to be a part of these programs. To acquire an application, see Mrs. Robinson.

Along with applications, students must attend an interview. They are expected to precede in March. Typically, the girls are interviewed by Mrs. Newton. As for the boys, they will be done by Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Robbins, and Mr. Smith.

That is the inside scoop and more information will be provided in the future!

To learn more, please visit these websites:

Palmetto Girls State: https://palmettogirlsstate.net/about/

Palmetto Boys State: https://palmettoboysstate.com/

HHCA's previous students nominated: Josephine Arraj, Caroline Yanker, and Eliza Rose Newton

HHCA's previous students nominated: Wells Sharp and Noah Kauffman

Recipes with Jill February Edition

Dark Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

1 c. Butter

5 oz. weight Unsweetened

Chocolate

1/4 c. Unsweetened Cocoa

Powder

2 c. Sugar

1 tbsp. Vanilla

3 whole Large Eggs

1 1/4 c. Flour

3/4 c. Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Chips

Powdered Sugar, For Sifting

Directions

1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to these ooey gooey brownies the lovely Josephine Arraj has shared with us. For all the chocolate lovers, they'll leave you bitter and sweet...mostly sweet.

Notes

When the brownies are warm, they will seem overly gooey/soft. As they cool, they will firm up. The recipe serves 16

The total time spent is 1 hour

2.) In a medium-large saucepan, melt the butter with the unsweetened chocolate over low heat, whisking occasionally until smooth and melted. Sprinkle in cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.

3.) Stir in sugar and vanilla until just combined.

4.) One at a time, stir in the eggs.

5.) Gently stir in the flour until halfway incorporated. Add the chocolate chips and stir just until combined.

6.) Pour batter (it will be very thick!) into a greased 8 x 8 or 9 x 13 baking pan. (Square pan will result in thicker brownies.) Spread to even out the top and place in the oven.

7.) Bake for 40 minutes, then check the brownies with a toothpick. If it is overly gooey/messy, return to the oven for 5 to 10 more minutes. (Just be careful not to burn the edges.)

8.) Allow to cool completely, then, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into small squares. The brownies are very rich!