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Feb. 19, 2015

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 Wenatchee high schooler serves as page in state House

Jack Yount, a student from Wenatchee High School, traveled to Olympia Feb. 9-13 and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. He was sponsored by his 12th District Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee. It was Jack’s second time as a page, which rarely happens in the Legislature.

“I’m glad to have had Jack back again this year,” Hawkins said. “Jack is a very bright and hard working young man. He’ll be successful at whatever he chooses to pursue.”

Jack is the son of Tracy and Katie Yount. He is a freshman at Wenatchee High School. He is part of his school’s DECCA program, and plays tennis. During his time as a page, Jack attended page school every day to understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. As part of his page duties, Jack learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus and delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff.

“The page program is an excellent way for students from around the state to travel to Olympia to learn how our state government operates,” Hawkins said. “I encourage other students to apply for this great opportunity.”

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

For more information about Rep. Hawkins, visit: www.representativebradhawkins.com.

Caption: Rep. Brad Hawkins and Jack Yount in the House chamber at the rostrum, Feb. 10, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Legislature.

Caption: Rep. Brad Hawkins and Jack Yount chat in the back of the House chamber before Jack carries the state flag to the rostrum for the ceremony in the House. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Legislature.

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Feb. 3, 2015

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 Okanogan high schooler serves as page in state House

Emily Stevens, a student from Okanogan High School, traveled to Olympia Jan. 25- 30 and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 12th district Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-Wenatchee.

“The page program offers students from around the state a unique opportunity to travel to Olympia and learn how our state government operates. It is a wonderful educational opportunity for them to experience the Legislature firsthand,” Hawkins said. “I hope Emily had a great time here, and that she made lasting friendships. I am grateful for her service.”

Emily, the daughter of Gary and Brenda Stevens, is a sophomore at Okanogan High School. She is also a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). She plays volleyball and softball at her school and in her spare time she rides horses, and was also a part of the Junior Rodeo Royalty.  During her time as a page, Emily attended page school every day to understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. Her time at the Capitol culminated with the presentation of her mock bill which would require food companies to label genetically-modified foods.

As part of her page duties, Emily 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: https://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx.

For more information about Rep. Hawkins, visit: https://www.representativebradhawkins.com.

Caption: Rep. Brad Hawkins and Emily Stevens. Photo courtesy Washington State Legislature.

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March 7, 2014

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Wenatchee homeschooler serves as page in the House of Representatives

Preston Burnett, a homeschooled student from Wenatchee and son of Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett, served as a page in the state House of Representatives in Olympia during the week of Feb. 24 – 28. He was sponsored by 12th District Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee.

“It was my pleasure to sponsor Preston. His father is a well-respected public servant in his community and I know Preston understands the importance of getting involved,” Hawkins said. “The page program is an excellent way for students from around our state, both homeschooled and in public schools, to gain firsthand experience as to how our state government operates. I know Preston had a good experience and took a great deal of knowledge home with him.”

Preston attended page school every day during his time in Olympia to better understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. At the end of the week, he wrote and promoted a mock bill to address the issue of harmful food additives.

As part of his page duties, Preston navigated the many buildings on the Capitol campus and delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff. He also had the opportunity to present his mock bill to fellow students.

When he is at home, Preston enjoys golfing, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with his friends and family.

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

Caption: Rep. Brad Hawkins, House page Preston Burnett, and his father, Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett. Photo credit: Washington State Legislature.

For more information about Rep. Hawkins, visit: www.representativebradhawkins.com 

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Feb. 4, 2014

CONTACT: Sarah Stewart, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7720

Wenatchee teen serves as page in the House of Representatives

Jack Yount, an 8th-grade student from Pioneer Middle School, recently served as a page in the House of Representatives in Olympia. He was sponsored his by 12th District Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee.

“The page program is an excellent way for students from around Washington to experience the inner workings of the Legislature for themselves,” Hawkins said. “Jack personally contacted my office last summer about coming to page this year. I’m glad he was able to come over for the week to learn how our state government operates. He is an outgoing and bright young man with a great future.”

Jack attended page school every day during his time in Olympia to better understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. He and Representative Hawkins discussed the legislative process in the House chambers, met with a group of constituents who visited and attended a committee hearing together. Jack also had the opportunity to present a mock bill to fellow students at the end of the week.

As part of his page duties, Jack learned to navigate the many buildings on 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.

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

For more information about Rep. Hawkins, visit: www.representativebradhawkins.com.

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Caption: Rep. Hawkins talks to Page Jack Yount about the legislative process on the House floor. Credit: Washington State Legislature

Caption: Student page Jack Yount hands out the list of bills to be considered on the House floor for the day. Credit: Washington State Legislature

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Olympia, WA 98504-0600