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Parascand serves as page for Sen. Drew MacEwen

Carmela Parascand and Sen. Drew MacEwen

OLYMPIA… Carmela Parascand, a 10th-grader at Black Hills High School, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Parascand was one of 32 students who served in the Senate during the Ninth week of the 2024 legislative session.

She was sponsored by 35th Legislative District Sen. Drew MacEwen, who represents Mason, parts of Thurston and Kitsap counties.

“Carmela did an amazing job as a page this week and I am so happy she was able to be a part of this experience and learn first-hand about the legislative process,” said MacEwen.

The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices, as well as delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock committee.

“I wanted to become a page because I knew I wanted to learn more about the process since I can see myself playing a role in politics someday,” said Parascand. She also stated that her favorite part was being on the Senate floor and having that personal experience.

Parascand, 15, enjoys reading, playing in her school jazz band, as well as competing in both tennis and bowling for her school. Carmela is the daughter of Megan and Matt Parascand.

Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit:

Find out more about the Senate Page program here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lawin Serves as Page for Sen. Drew MacEwen

Lilly Lawin and Drew MacEwen

OLYMPIA… Lilly Lawin, an 8th grader at Oakland Bay Junior High from Shelton, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Lawin was one of 21 students who served in the Senate during the sixth week of the 2024 legislative session.

She was sponsored by 35th Legislative District Sen. Drew MacEwen, who represents Mason, parts of Thurston and Kitsap counties.

“It was such a privilege to be a part of Lilly’s experience here as a page and I am so happy she decided to learn more about the legislative process because she did an amazing job,” said MacEwen.

The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices, as well as delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock committee.

“One thing I will take away from this experience is the people I met and the relationships I have built due to this amazing opportunity,” said Lawin. She also stated she is striving to become a surgeon and hopes to be in the running start program to help her do so.

Lawin, 14, has enjoyed playing the bass in her school band for the past two years and enjoys learning more about the legislative process. Lilly’s parents are Brandon and Casey Lawin as well as Marissa DeMiero of Shelton.

Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit:

Find out more about the Senate Page program here.

Zach Areopagita serves as page for Sen. Drew MacEwen

Zach Areopagita serves as page for Sen. Drew MacEwen

Zach Areopagita

OLYMPIA, WASH. – Zach Areopagita, a 10th grader at Pope John Paul II High School from Shelton, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Areopagita was one of 15 students who served as a Senate page for the fourth week of the 2024 Legislative session.

Areopagita was sponsored by 35th Legislative District Senator Drew MacEwen, who represents Mason County, and parts of Thurston and Kitsap counties.

“Zach did a great job serving as a page this week,” MacEwen said. “I was honored that he chose to be part of the page program and be involved in the legislative process.”

The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices, as well as delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session.

“I wanted to become a page because my sister who was previously a page last year told me how much of an amazing opportunity It was and highly recommended it to me,” said Areopagita. He also stated that his favorite part about the experience was all the connections he made throughout the week and how he appreciated that everyone treated him with respect and kindness rather than just a kid.

Areopagita, 16, enjoys playing basketball, baseball, and track for his school as well as being a part of the Future Business Leaders of America program because he is involved with both Cybersecurity testing and impromptu speaking. He stated he was excited about how it would help him develop and create more opportunities.

Zach’s parents are Federico and Caroline Areopagita.

Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit:

http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/

 

 

 

Lane Stoney and Sen. Drew MacEwen

Lane Stoney serves as page for Sen. Drew MacEwen

Lane Stoney and Sen. Drew MacEwen

OLYMPIA, WASH. – Lane Stoney, a 10th grader from Shelton High School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Stoney was one of 13 students who served as a Senate page for the third week of the 2024 Legislative session.

Stoney was sponsored by 35th Legislative District Senator Drew MacEwen, representing Mason County, and parts of Thurston and Kitsap counties.

“Lane did an excellent job paging,” MacEwen said. “I was honored that he chose to be a part of the page program and learn more about the legislative process.”

The Senate Page Program allows Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices and delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary and legislative procedures. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session.

“I found this to be such an amazing opportunity to learn more about politics and the legislative process to get my foot in the door,” said Stoney. He also stated that he wanted to pursue a career in politics and would recommend this experience to other people because it was so rewarding.

Stoney, 15, enjoys playing football and golf in his free time with his friends and participating in a student-led organization known as the National FFA or Future Farmers of America organization. He has been working alongside this non-profit organization that promotes and supports agricultural education for the past two years. His parents are Josh and Stacie Stoney.

Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to click here.