I am fortunate to have the opportunity to sponsor young adults from Wyoming to serve in the United States Senate as official Senate pages. Students who participate in this program will live in Washington, D.C. and attend school with other pages from across the country. This is an excellent opportunity for a select few, civic-minded young men or women to learn about the legislative process first hand and assist U.S. Senators and their staffs.
Page duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative materials within the congressional complex. Other duties include taking messages for Senators, preparing the Senate Chamber for sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Every page will have an opportunity to experience all areas of service.
The Senate Page School seeks to provide a smooth transition between Washington and the student’s home school. During the fall and spring semesters, the School provides the necessary requisites for a junior year course of study. Both of the summer sessions offer a Field Studies Program which provides unique educational and cultural opportunities.
Eligibility is limited to students who will be juniors in high school and who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. For the summer sessions, students must have completed their sophomore year and will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. Certificate of immunization and general health assessment, completed by a licensed physician, are required. Applicants must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Priority is given to Wyoming residents.
Pages are paid on the basis of an annual salary of $25,605. Pages live in Webster Hall, located near the Capitol. This residence is $780 per month and includes breakfast and dinner each day.
This program is a rare opportunity that exposes students to new ideas, perspectives and issues as they interact and participate in government on a daily basis.
If you would like additional information regarding the program, please contact Dianne Kirkbride in my Cheyenne office on (307) 772-2477 or Dianne_Kirkbride@enzi.senate.gov.
Click here for the Senate Page Application.
Click here for the Transcript Request form.
Please fax or email two letters of recommendation to Dianne Kirkbride.
1) One letter should be from a teacher, school counselor or academic advisor.
2) The other letter should be a personal recommendation letter from someone not related to you.
Spring Semester
January 28, 2013 - June 7, 2013 (Pages will need to check into the dorm on Sunday, January 27 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
Application deadline: November 6, 2013
1st Summer Session
June 2013.
Application deadline: March 6, 2013
2nd Summer Session
July 2013.
Application deadline: March 6, 2013
Fall 2013 Semester
September, 2013 - January, 2014
Application deadline: June 4, 2013
