Jackson Finley, a freshman at West Valley High School in Yakima, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Jackson was one of 22 students who served as Senate pages for the sixth week of the 2016 legislative session.

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

“Jackson played an important role this week here at the Capitol and I am pleased he learned more about the state’s legislative process,” 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.

“It was a really fun experience and I definitely wish I could do it again,” said Jackson about his week at the Capitol.

Jackson enjoys playing basketball, baseball, and participating in his school’s Associated Student Body.

Jackson, 15, is the son of Andy and Katie Finley of Yakima.

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