Samuel Oppong, Jr. and Representative Dave Upthegrove (D-Des Moines)

Mount Rainier High School ninth grader Samuel Oppong, Jr. was chosen to serve as a legislative page in Olympia where, for one week he had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the democratic process, working on the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives.

Students aged 14-17 are eligible to serve as pages in the state House or Senate. Interested students should contact their local lawmakers to apply.