Charleston Leader

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County Middle School in Sutton, West Virginia. This marks the 35th event of its kind, where she engaged with sixth-grade students to discuss female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. Delegate Lori Dittman, who is also a teacher at the school, co-hosted the event.

“I was thrilled to bring my Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County alongside Delegate Lori Dittman to empower and inspire the next generation of West Virginia’s young women. Through this program, we encourage girls to be confident, work hard, and pursue their dreams—whether in leadership or any path they choose. Seeing their enthusiasm and ambition gives me great hope for the future of our state,” Senator Capito stated.

The principal of Braxton County Middle School, Amy Perkins, expressed gratitude for the visit: “We were honored to have U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Delegate Lori Dittman speak to our 6th grade girls at Braxton County Middle School. Senator Capito's Girls Rise Up program has inspired countless young women to recognize their potential, embrace leadership, and pursue their dreams with confidence. Her commitment to empowering the next generation of female leaders stands as a powerful reminder that when girls rise up, they don't just change their own futures; they change the world.”

The West Virginia Girls Rise Up program was initiated by Senator Capito in 2015 with a focus on education, fitness, and self-confidence for young women in West Virginia.