Dillon High School is proud to announce that while attending Palmetto Girls State this past summer, Kierria Pernell was elected to serve in the House of Representatives and as Secretary of State. Palmetto Girls State is a one week leadership and citizenship training program, created to educate outstanding high school students about state and local government and citizenship. Girls attending Palmetto Girls State experience governmental procedure by simulating political campaigns, elections, and the political process. Kierra plans to attend St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, North Carolina and major in Forensic Psychology. She is a senior at Dillon High School and the youngest daughter of Joseph and Teresa Pernell. We are very proud of Kierria and her accomplishments. (Contributed)