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Delaware House hosts women and girls shadow-day; lawmakers encourage students toward leadership
Summary
Students from Delaware Tech, First State Military Academy, Smyrna High and other schools visited the House for a Women & Girls Student Jobs Shadow Day. Representative Romer and colleagues praised the program as an opportunity to expose young people to public service and leadership.
DOVER, Del. — Lawmakers in the Delaware House paused routine business on March 18 to welcome a group of students for a Women & Girls Student Jobs Shadow Day, with lawmakers urging the visitors to consider careers in public service.
“When we rebranded the women's caucus back in November, we did it with a vision that women are more than just reproductive rights and we are more than just our bodies,” Representative Romer said on the floor, describing the caucus's broader goals to expand leadership, entrepreneurship and career opportunities for girls and young women. “So I will say, I sent out a text message to every female legislator in the house and every single one enthusiastically responded… Let's do this.”
A group of students stood and introduced themselves by name and school, identifying enrollment at Delaware Technical Community College (DelTech), First State Military Academy, Smyrna High School, Milford High School and other area schools. “My name is Jada Poole, and I go to First State Military Academy,” one student said; another introduced herself as Camille Williams from DelTech.
Several representatives thanked Romer and her staff for organizing the visit. “This has been just profound and I hope we get to stay connected to these young ladies,” Representative Neal said, adding that exposure to the legislative process can inspire future public servants. Representative Smith and Representative Williams also offered personal remarks of support for the program.
Representative Bolden asked members to stand and give the students a round of applause in recognition of Women’s Month and the event on the House floor.
Procedural business that day included roll call (the clerk reported 37 present and four absent) and two short motions: Leader Harris moved to adjourn the legislative day earlier in the session and later moved that the House recess to the call of the Speaker. The House recessed until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The shadow-day participants named several different schools and programs during their introductions; organizers said the visit was intended to broaden students' awareness of legislative work and leadership roles in state government.
