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Mt. Vernon student pages for Rep. Norma
Smith
Students ages 14-16 are
eligible to take part in the week-long program in Olympia
Michael Rhodes, an eighth-grader at Mount Baker Middle School, served as
a legislative page in the House of Representatives in Olympia the week
of Feb. 2. He was hosted by
Rep.
Norma Smith, R-Clinton.
"It
was a pleasure having Michael page for me in Olympia this week. It’s
great to see young people interested in learning about our system of
government in Washington, and there is no better way to do so than being
right here at the capital,” said
Smith. “Michael is a bright young
man with an interest in new and innovative technologies. While at the
capital he was able to gain new insight into the legislative process,
and hopefully was inspired to continue his involvement in these types of
activities in the community."
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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