Caleb Bryant, a student from Todd Beamer High School, traveled to Olympia Feb. 23-27 and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. He was sponsored by 30th District Rep. Linda Kochmar, R-Federal Way.

“Civic education is an important aspect of our state’s curriculum, which is why the page program is an excellent way for students from around the state to learn firsthand how our state government operates,” Kochmar said. “I hope he had a great time in Olympia this week, and I am grateful for his service.”

Caleb is a pitcher on his school’s baseball team and he is also a part of the school’s Skills USA Club. During his time as a page, Caleb attended page school every day to understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. His time at the Capitol culminated with the presentation of his mock bill to address the issue of school start times, and how starting classes at a later time will improve overall test scores.

As part of his page duties, Caleb learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus and delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff.

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 www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx.