Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy students to the Maine Senate

AUGUSTA ­­— On Thursday, April 24, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, welcomed Thornton Academy students Parker Jasper, Gabriella Hagan and Amelia Getchell, all of Saco, to the Senate Chamber. These students served as Honorary Student Pages.

“I am so impressed that these dedicated students took time out of their school vacation week to serve as Honorary Student Pages in the Senate today,” said Sen. Bailey. “This time of year, the session days become busier and longer, so I appreciated their help and hard work. I hope this experience inspires them to consider running for office or working in state government.”

On session days, the Senate Secretary’s Office manages the Honorary Student Page Program in the Maine State Senate. Open to students in third through twelfth grade, Honorary Student Pages perform various duties such as delivering messages; distributing documents within the Senate Chamber; interacting with State Senators; and — most importantly — taking part in a real world, legislative learning experience.

To sign a student up to serve as an Honorary Student Page, contact Alex Ferguson at (207) 287-1540 or Alex.Ferguson@legislature.maine.gov.

From left: Parker Jasper; Gabriella Hagan; Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco; and Amelia Getchell

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