Reps. Rowray, Prescott welcome local student pages to the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2023) – State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session. 

As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined legislators on the House floor to witness and learn about the legislative process.

"I always enjoy having pages come to the Statehouse for the first time and getting the full tour," Rowray said. "Exploring it's rich history, watching session and meeting legislators is a unique experience, and I hope more local students join us next year." 

These area students served as pages during the 2023 legislative session:

• Phoebe Carnes, from Muncie, attends Yorktown High School;
• Mackenzie Lipps, from Muncie, attends Delta High School;
• Wyatt Lynn, from Muncie, attends Indiana Connections Academy;
• Corbin Malchow, from Gaston, attends Delta High School;
• Marigail Yakos, (pictured with State Rep. Mark Genda of Frankfort) from Yorktown, attends Delta High School;
• Barron Smith, from Muncie, attends Cowan Junior-Senior High School; and
• Alexander MacDonald, from Muncie, attends Yorktown High School (pictured with State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel).

"Learning how the legislative process works firsthand can really deepen your appreciation for it," Prescott said. "Having students at the Statehouse and witnessing session is a great way for them to build on what they're learning in school."

Prescott said students ages 13 to 18 should consider participating during the 2024 legislative session.

Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to learn more. 

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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties, and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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