To the Editor,
I'd like to encourage all high school juniors to consider applying to the Minnesota House of Representative 2016 High School Page Program.
By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and also develop leadership skills by observing how committees are conducted and how issues are resolved.
To download an application, visit the following House website: www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/app.pdf, or if you have questions, call the Minnesota House’s Sergeant’s Office, at 651-296-7452.
Those selected will participate in a wide variety of legislative activities, including individual meetings with state representatives allowing students to discuss the issues that matter most to them; assisting members during a legislative floor session; and giving students the opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists, and members of the media.
An application must be postmarked no later than December 4 to ensure its arrival on time for the selection process. Before returning the application, it must include a parent’s or guardian’s signature and approval from a school counselor, civics teacher, or principal. Chosen applicants will be notified by the end of December.
Sincerely,
State Representative Jason Rarick
Pine City