By JC Medina
Violette McCullough, a homeschooled student from Olympia, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.
She was sponsored by Rep. Victoria Hunt, D-Issaquah, according to a press release dated Friday, April 4.
During her week of service, McCullough, the daughter of Madelaine and Matthew McCullough, carried out a variety of tasks essential to the daily functions of the Legislature.
Pages are responsible for delivering messages and documents to lawmakers, distributing materials across the Washington Capitol Campus, and presenting the flags during the opening of each day’s floor session.
As part of the program, pages also attend Page School, where they receive civics instruction and gain firsthand experience in state government.
The Washington State Legislature’s Page Program cis widely regarded as one of the best in the country.
Each year, hundreds of students from across the state are selected to take part.
To be eligible, students must be at least 14 years old and not yet 17, have permission from a parent or guardian, and receive a recommendation from a teacher and principal.
According to the Legislature’s website, pages receive a stipend of $65 per day.
While a Social Security card is required to receive the stipend, students without one may still participate.
Students are allowed to page only once in either the House or the Senate.
Applications for the 2025 session are closed. Selected participants receive an informational packet and materials on housing, uniforms and orientation about four weeks before their start date.
For more information about the House Page Program, contact Civic Education Director Leo O’Leary. For Senate inquiries, reach out to Civic Education Director Myra Hernandez.
Additional details, including scholarship information and program FAQs, are available on the Legislature’s website.
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