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Federal Way
student pages for Rep. Skip Priest
Students ages 14-16 are
eligible take part in the week-long program in Olympia
Ella Kuchmiy, who attends Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way, served as
a legislative page in the House of Representatives in Olympia the week
of Jan. 26. She was hosted by
Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way.
Each year, students from around the state apply to participate in the
legislative page 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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For more information, contact:
Bobbi Cussins, Public Information Officer: (360) 786-7252
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