Rep. Zeiger Sponsors Puyallup Teen in House Page Program

A local home school student got to learns the ins and outs of Olympia politics, thanks to the State House of Representatives page program.

Rebekah Bovenkamp, 14, was sponsored by her 25th District representative Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) as a House page from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. She is the daughter of Matt and Marina Bovenkamp of Puyallup.

“I enjoyed getting to know Rebekah during her week at the State Capitol,” Zeiger said. “She did a great job as a page, and I hope she continues her involvement in public service.”

During her week in Olympia, Bovenkamp attended page school every day to better understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. At the end of the week, she wrote and promoted a mock bill addressing athletic eligibility standards for student athletes.

As part of her page duties, Bovenkamp navigated 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: http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx.

Information provided by the office of 25th District House Representative Hans Zeiger