Emily Kattner, a junior at Jim Thorpe Area High School, has been selected by West End Memorial Unit 927 of the American Legion Auxiliary, to attend Keystone Girls State.

This "Experience in Government" will be held at Shippensburg University from June 22 to 28, and is the 69th session sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. About 200 girls are brought together through sponsorship of local auxiliary units and other organizations to study government on city, county and state levels.During the week the girls will elect city, county, and state officials, including governor, lieutenant governor, other officers and an outstanding citizen. Two senators will attend Girls Nation in the Washington, D.C., area in July.Kattner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kattner of Jim Thorpe. She is active in Spanish Club, cheerleading, SADD and the school play. She is also a member of St. Joseph's Church.