I encourage all students ages 14-16 to apply for a paid, week-long Senate page position here in Olympia. The page program offers students the unique chance to take an active role in our government and learn more about the state Legislature.

Timbercrest freshman Blake Hirst spent last week as my page and he said being on the Senate floor as bills were being passed was a fascinating experience.

He decided to apply for the Senate page program after one of his friends participated in the program last year.

For more information or to apply for the 2015 session, please visit: https://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/.