Last week, Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, sponsored Olympia student Carter Black as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Carter is 15 years old and attends Gateway Academy. He’s a participant in the YMCA Youth and Government program, and spends a lot of time studying history and the functions of government. One of his hobbies is collecting military pins, both Soviet and Polish—the latter because he visited Poland last summer.

During his week at the Capitol, Carter attended page school every day to learn more about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. He also carried out a number of duties critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“The House Page Program was created for civic-minded students like Carter, who love history and want to learn more about how state government works,” said MacEwen. “I’m really glad I had the opportunity to sponsor him as a page, and hope he had a great time making new friends and creating lasting memories. Something tells me he’ll be back here at the Capitol one day, perhaps with his name on one of the 98 desks on the House floor.”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Imara Bhanji, a 15-year-old student at Washington Virtual Academy, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen.

Imara has a passion for programming, and has learned a variety of programming languages. Her other interests include golf, piano and watercolor painting. During her week at the Capitol, Imara attended page school every day to learn about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. She also carried out a number of duties critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“The House Page Program is a fantastic way for students to get involved in their state government, and for us as lawmakers to meet the young leaders of tomorrow,” said MacEwen, R-Union. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to sponsor Imara as a page here in the state House. She’s bright and hard-working, and I’m certain she’s going to do great things wherever her path in life leads. Thank you for your service to the Legislature, Imara!”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, 14-year-old Olympia student Maggie Farr made the short trip to the Capitol earlier this month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Maggie enjoys drawing, painting and doing aerial arts, as well as being involved in drama and plays. During her week at the Capitol, she attended page school every day, delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff, and fulfilled other tasks critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“The House Page Program provides such a great opportunity for our young people to get involved and learn more about how state government works,” said MacEwen, R-Union. “I hope Maggie had a great time during her week here at the Capitol. I’m grateful for her service, and wish her the very best going forward.”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Last week, Olympia High School student Matthew Scott made the short trip to the Capitol to serve as a page for a week in the House Page Program. He was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

During his week at the Capitol, Matthew attended page school every day to learn about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. He also carried out a number of duties critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“It’s always an honor to sponsor our young people as House pages,” said MacEwen. “Serving in the House Page Program is a unique opportunity, and it’s great to see future leaders like Matthew excited to spend a week here at the Capitol learning about how state government works. I’m grateful for his service, and wish him the very best going forward. He has a bright future.”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Fourteen-year-old home-school student Wyatt Curl traveled to Olympia last month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. He was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Wyatt is active in Boy Scouts, and has achieved Life rank—the second-highest rank attainable. He is also on the swim team at North Thurston High School, and loves to write stories in his free time.

During his week at the Capitol, Wyatt attended page school every day to learn about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. He also carried out a number of duties critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“I’m always impressed by the quality of students who apply to serve as pages, and Wyatt is no exception,” said MacEwen. “He’s motivated, confident, and has a great head on his shoulders. I have no doubt he’ll continue to be successful at whatever he chooses to pursue in life. I’m grateful for his service, and wish him the best going forward.”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, 16-year-old Josiah Sushak traveled to Olympia earlier this month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Sushak is an active participant in Shelton High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program. After high school, he hopes to attend the University of Washington and receive a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship. From there, his goal is to become a Navy nuclear propulsion officer. MacEwen himself is a graduate of the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program. He went on to serve in the submarine force, completing five strategic deterrent patrols on two different Ohio-class submarines.

During his week at the Capitol, Josiah attended page school every day, delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff, and fulfilled other tasks critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“I could not have been more impressed by Josiah’s professionalism and the way he carried out his duties throughout the week,” said MacEwen, R-Union. “It’s a testament to how well the NJROTC prepares students for success in school and in life. I’m grateful for his service to the House, and wish him well as he pursues his dream of becoming a nuclear propulsion officer in the Navy. I can’t think of a better job for a young person.”

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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Oakland Bay Junior High School student Tanner Sims, 14, traveled to Olympia Feb. 12 and spent the week serving as a page in the state House of Representatives. He was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Tanner loves to swim, and also has a passion for serving others. As part of his page duties for the week, he learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus, delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff, and also attended page school every day to understand the inner workings of the Legislature.

“I always enjoy having the opportunity to sponsor students from the 35th as House pages,” said MacEwen. “Tanner did a fantastic job all week fulfilling a number of tasks critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature. I’m grateful for his service, and wish him the best going forward.”

Each year, students from around the state apply to participate in the House Page 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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.

Sixteen-year-old home-school student Marietta Barrett traveled to Olympia last week to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Marietta is the daughter of Adam and Desiree Barrett. Her hobbies include playing the violin and the piano, and she also enjoys reading and knitting in her free time.

While serving as a House page, Marietta attended page school every day, delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff, and fulfilled other tasks critical to the efficient operation of the Legislature.

“Serving in the House Page Program is a unique and valuable opportunity,” said MacEwen. “I admire students like Marietta who have a passion to learn more about how their state government works. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to sponsor her as a page, and am thankful for her service.”

Each year, students from around the state apply to participate in the House Page 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. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program. For more information about the House Page Program, click here.