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Oak Harbor student pages for Rep. Norma
Smith
Students ages 14-16 are
eligible to take part in the week-long program in Olympia
Joel Geist, an 11th-grader at Bible Baptist School, served as
a legislative page in the House of Representatives in Olympia the week
of Jan. 26. He was hosted by
Rep.
Norma Smith, R-Clinton.
"It was a pleasure getting to know Joel this week," said Smith. "He has
high hopes for the future and is an outstanding young man. I wish him
success in his goal to become an Air Force aviator and have full
confidence he will reach that goal."
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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Editor note:
Photo attached.
Rep. Norma Smith and Joel Geist on the House floor in Olympia.
For more information, contact:
Bobbi Cussins, Public Information Officer: (360) 786-7252
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