Spencer Malmberg, an eighth grader from Yakima’s East Valley Central Middle School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Spencer was one of 26 students who served as Senate pages for the seventh week of the 2016 legislative session. 

He was sponsored by 14th Legislative District Sen. Curtis King.

“Spencer did a great job for us as a page this week. I am happy he got to get a glimpse of how our Legislature works,” said King, R-Yakima.

The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices, as well as delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session. 

“I didn’t know we would be going to Supreme Court hearings, they were really interesting,” said Spencer about some of the highlights of his week at the Capitol. 

Spencer enjoys playing football, track, and writing. He plans on majoring in literacy and to one day become an author.  

Spencer, 14, is the son of Brent and Amy Malmberg of Moxee.

Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit: https://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/