Maili Wells, a sophomore from Prosser High School, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Maili was one of 29 students who served as Senate pages for the eighth week of the 2016 legislative session.

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

“It was a pleasure to sponsor Maili for a busy week of our session. I’m glad she got to experience what a day in the life here at the Capitol is all about,” 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 liked being in the Legislative building and on the Senate floor,” said Maili about her favorite parts of participating in the page program. “You get to do important things and feel important at the same time.”

Maili enjoys participating in track, unicycling, and hanging out with her dog. Her dog’s name is Penny and she’s a Maltese poodle.

Maili, 15, is the daughter of Allison Reid and Juan Garza of Prosser.

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