Moran Accepting Applications for U.S. House of Representatives Fall and Spring Page Program

Positions Available in Washington, D.C., for High School Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jerry Moran today announced he is accepting applications for the U.S. House of Representatives Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 Page Program.

The Page Program offers high school students entering or having just finished their junior year the unique opportunity to experience Congress in action and assist with official House duties while continuing their education.

Pages work as a team delivering materials to Members' offices, preparing the Floor of the House of Representatives for sessions and answering phones in the Members' Cloakroom. Pages continue daily high school course work through math, English, social studies, foreign language and computer technology classes.

The fall semester begins September 5 and concludes January 26, 2007. The spring semester begins January 29 and ends June 8, 2007. 

Students wishing to be a page must be at least 16 years old and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants to the Page Program are required to be sponsored by a Member of Congress. Application materials can be obtained through Moran's office and should be returned by Friday, May 12. Interested students should call (202) 225-2715 for more information and a copy of the application.

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