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Kami Soria, a student at Rochester Middle School, served as a page for the Washington state House of Representatives the second week of the legislative session, Jan. 21-25.
She was sponsored by her 19th District Rep. Joel McEntire.
“I am always happy to sponsor the young people from our district in the House Page Program. I am grateful for Kami’s work during the week. She has a bright future and I hope she has an interest in public service in the future,” McEntire, R-Cathlamet, said in a news release. “The House Page Program is an excellent way for students to learn how our state government operates. It is important they understand how our Legislature works and the issues before us.”
Each year, students from around the state apply 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. Pages are paid $65 a day. Applicants who need financial assistance for the expense of traveling and staying in Olympia may also apply for the Gina Grant Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship, which helps to offset expenses.
For more information about the House Page Program, visit leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program.
