Feb. 12, 2009

Ridgefield High School student serves as legislative page
for Rep. Orcutt
Students ages 14-16 are eligible to take part in the week-long program in Olympia

Alexandra Tissot, a student at Ridgefield High School, served as a legislative page in the House of Representatives in Olympia the week of Feb. 2.  Alexandra, known as "Allie" to her friends and family, was hosted by Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama.

"The work pages do for us is of incredible value," Orcutt said.  "It helps us be more effective for our constituents.  What it does for students is to give them a chance to see their legislators - and state government - in action.  It's a great program for everyone."

Each year, students from around the state apply to participate in the legislative program.  Students spend a week attending page school, learning the inner workings of state government and assisting legislators on the House floor.  Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program.

To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor, be between the ages of 14 and 16, and obtain written permission from their parents and school.  For more information about the legislative page program, visit: http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx

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