Auburn student serves as page in the Washington State House of Representatives
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Auburn student serves as page in the Washington State House of Representatives
Dallas Guy, a 16-year-old junior from Orting High School, recently had the opportunity to spend a week at the Capitol serving as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. 31st District Rep. Joshua Penner sponsored him.
As a page, Dallas helped keep the House running smoothly by delivering messages and documents to legislators and staff, assisting on the House floor, and navigating the Capitol campus in Olympia. Each day, he also attended page school, where he learned about the legislative process and how state laws are made. By the end of the week, Dallas worked with fellow pages to co-write a bill and participate in a mock committee hearing.
“It was an honor to sponsor Dallas as a page,” said Penner, R-Orting. “He brought great energy to the Capitol, and I hope this experience inspired him to stay engaged in civic life. The page program gives students a firsthand look at how state government works, and Dallas did a wonderful job representing his community.”
Outside of school, Dallas is active in leadership, wrestling, track and field, and ASB, interests that reflect the curiosity, creativity, and dedication he brought with him to the Capitol during his week as a page.
“Dallas’s drive is clearly evident in his extracurriculars, from his athletic pursuits to his involvement in student government,” Penner added. “It is highly encouraging to see that level of dedication brought to the state Capitol, and I know he will continue making his community proud.”
Each year, students from across Washington are invited to apply to the House Page Program. Participants spend a week at the Capitol attending page school, assisting legislators, and gaining hands-on experience in state government. Pages receive a daily stipend of $65 and can earn up to 20 hours of community service. To become a page, students must be ages 14 to 16, have a legislative sponsor, and obtain written permission from their parents and school.
