Washington D.C.- Congressman Paul Broun today announced that his office is accepting applications for students who wish to participate in the Congressional Page Program. Broun’s office was one of 24 offices selected by Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) to participate in the upcoming year’s program. The Congressional Page Program is open to high school students and provides an opportunity for these young people to play a role in the House of Representative’s legislative process.

“I am pleased that my office has been selected by Republican Leader John Boehner to participate in the Congressional Page Program,” said Broun.  “Many former pages cite their experiences on Capitol Hill as having instilled in them both a deeper appreciation for public service and a stronger desire to contribute to their local communities.  I encourage anyone who is interested to contact my office so that we can assist their efforts to become part of this exciting program.”

In order to be eligible for the page program, an applicant must be 16 years of age at the time of their appointment, and they must have a “B” average or better.  Along with a completed application form and school transcript, applicants will also be asked to provide a valid social security number, a signed parental consent form, a 300 word essay on why they want to become a Congressional page, a summary of extra-curricular activities, and three letters of recommendation (including one from a current teacher).

For further information about the Congressional Page Program, Congressman Broun encourages interested parties to contact either Ms. Nicole Acevedo in his Augusta office at (706) 868-8756 or Ms. Teddie Norton in his Washington, D.C. Office at (202) 225-4101.