Sen. Vitelli welcomes Mt. Ararat Middle School students to the Maine Senate

Posted: January 31, 2024 | Senator Vitelli

AUGUSTA ­­— On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, welcomed Mt. Ararat Middle School students including Madilyn Cesaretti, Mari and Lisa Dearborn, Addie Bernier, Mackenna and Sawyer Trockman, Amiah Nicita, Connor Ridley, Josie Branson, and Bea Thompson to the Senate Chamber. All of these students served as Honorary Pages.

“Tuesday was a busy day,” said Sen. Vitelli. “My colleagues and I confirmed judges, referenced bills, and prepared for the Governor’s State of the State Address. These eager, helpful students ensured that we completed our work in a timely fashion. When we finished, I was happy to let them take their turns swinging the gavel.”

On session days, the Senate Secretary’s Office also manages the Honorary Page Program in the Maine State Senate. Open to students in third grade through twelfth grade, Honorary 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 up to serve as an Honorary Page, contact Alex Ferguson at (207) 287-1540 or Alex.Ferguson@legislature.maine.gov.

In photo: Madilyn Cesaretti, Mari and Lisa Dearborn, Addie Bernier, Mackenna and Sawyer Trockman, Amiah Nicita, Connor Ridley, Josie Branson, Bea Thompson, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli (center)

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