Sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, Bradley Haskins Jr. traveled to Olympia last week to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives.

Bradley attends Oakland Bay Junior High School in Shelton. His favorite sports are baseball and football, and he loves cheering on the Seattle Seahawks.

During his week in Olympia, Bradley attended page school every day to understand the inner workings of the Legislature. He also learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus while delivering messages and documents to legislators and staff.

“Bradley’s a great kid, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to sponsor him as a page last week,” said MacEwen, R-Union. “I’m always impressed when students like him take the time to come to the Capitol and learn about the Legislature. That says a lot about them.”

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.

14-year-old Evergreen Christian School student Benjamin Rogers recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. He was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

While serving as a page, Benjamin 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.

“One of the things I look forward to most about session is having the opportunity to sponsor young people who are excited about experiencing what we do here in the Legislature,” said MacEwen. “I want to thank Benjamin for his hard work as a page in the House, 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.

Rep. Drew MacEwen has sponsored several students from Mason County as House pages this session, but he recently expanded his reach 5,000 miles beyond the county’s border.

Last week, he sponsored Monika Motyka from Poland and Hanna Bluem from Germany as pages in the House Page Program. Motyka and Bluem are currently spending 10 months in the United States as foreign exchange students, attending North Mason High School in Belfair. They’re being hosted by Kevin and Catherine Shutty of Shelton. Mr. Shutty was MacEwen’s former public information officer before being elected Mason County Commissioner last fall.

While serving as pages, Motyka and Bluem 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.

“Monika and Hanna are great kids, and it was a lot of fun to have them around as pages last week,” said MacEwen. “Their drive to learn more about how our system of government works at the local, state and federal level is nothing short of impressive. I was glad to hear how much they enjoyed experiencing our state government firsthand, and want to thank them both for their service to the House. Dziękuję, Monica! Danke, Hanna!”

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.

14-year-old high school student Taylor Dickinson traveled to Olympia earlier this month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Taylor is a football player at North Mason High School in Belfair, and also loves running, hiking and photography. Her career goal is to be an in-flight trauma nurse for the Air Force.

While serving as a page, 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.

“It was a privilege to sponsor Taylor as a page earlier this month,” said MacEwen. “I admire her work ethic and drive, and I think her desire to serve in the Air Force speaks volumes as to the kind of person she is. I appreciate her service to the House, and wish her 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.

14-year-old student Ian Connolly traveled to the state Capitol earlier this month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. He was sponsored by his 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Ian is a straight-A student at Washington Middle School in Olympia. He plays cello and electric guitar, and is also an active member of Olympia High School’s sailing team.

While serving as a page in the House, he 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.

“Ian is a bright and talented young man, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to sponsor him as a page,” said MacEwen. “I hope he had a great time making new friends and learning how our state government operates. I’m thankful for his 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.

Oakland Bay Junior High School students Sebastian Engel and Clairee Waylett recently traveled to Olympia and spent a week serving as pages in the Washington State House of Representatives. They were sponsored by their 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

During their week at the Capitol, Sebastian and Clairee 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 one of the most unique and valuable experiences our young people can have, so I admire Sebastian and Clairee for taking advantage of this opportunity,” said MacEwen. “I want to thank them for their service, and wish them the best of luck 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.

Ariana Henry, a student from Washington Middle School in Olympia, recently spent a week serving as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Ariana is the daughter of Cris and Annette Henry. She enjoys playing soccer, and is also musically gifted. She not only plays the piano, but the cello and bass as well.

“Ariana was a big help to myself and my fellow legislators, and I am grateful for her service,” said MacEwen. “It’s always exciting to see young civic-minded people engaged in the legislative process. Ariana represented the 35th District well, and I hope she made some great memories during her time here.”

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

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.

For more information about Rep. MacEwen, visit: https://representativedrewmacewen.com.

Rochester Middle School student Josephine Neff traveled to Olympia Jan. 23-27 to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union.

Josephine is the daughter of Johan and Alisha Neff, and the granddaughter of Paul Buerger. Earlier this year, MacEwen had the opportunity to take part in a ceremony formally awarding Buerger with the Bronze Star Medal. Josephine was paging during her grandfather’s ceremony, but got to meet with him and other family members in the State Reception Room at the Capitol later that afternoon.

As part of Josephine’s page duties, 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.

“I really appreciate Josephine’s hard work while serving as a page here in the House,” said MacEwen. “She helped me and my fellow legislators do our jobs more effectively. I hope she enjoyed her week here at the Capitol, and wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors.”

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.

For more information about Rep. MacEwen, visit: https://representativedrewmacewen.com.

Jessica and Rebecca Schallon, home-schooled sisters from Olympia, served as legislative pages this month for the state House of Representatives. They were sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union. They are the daughters of Tammy and Eric Schallon.

“The page program has been such a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more and get involved with the legislative process,” MacEwen said. “It was a pleasure to host Jessica and Rebecca and I hope they enjoyed their time in the House and made some new friends.”

During their service, Jessica and Rebecca experienced the Legislature firsthand and were responsible for delivering messages and documents to legislators in their offices, committee meetings and the House chamber during floor sessions. The girls also attended page school, which is taught by a certified instructor with experience in civics and/or social studies. There, pages learn how a bill becomes a law and other legislative processes.

To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor and be between the ages of 14 and 16. Additionally, pages are required to obtain written permission from their parents and school.

Unfortunately, the available page positions for the current session are full. Interested students should apply in the fall to be considered for the 2015 legislative session. For more information, visit: https://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx

CAPTION: Rep. MacEwen and House Page Rebecca Schallon. CREDIT: Washington State Legislature.

CAPTION: Rep. MacEwen and House Page Jessica Schallon. CREDIT: Washington State Legislature.