Wesco welcomes local students to the Statehouse during 2026 session

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

“The House Page Program offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn how state government operates,” Wesco said. “I always enjoy welcoming young Hoosiers to the Statehouse and appreciate their interest in engaging with the legislative process and civic education.”

These area students served as pages during the 2026 legislative session: 

• Jonathan Gardner from Elkhart, who is homeschooled;
• Alexston Gardner from Elkhart, who attends Elkhart Christian Academy;
• Faith Wesco from Mishawaka, who is homeschooled;
• Elijah Wesco from Mishawaka, who is homeschooled; and
• Hope Wesco from Mishawaka, who is homeschooled. 

During their day as a page, they interacted with lawmakers and session staff, toured the Statehouse and joined Wesco on the House floor to watch the legislation process in action.

Learn more about how students ages 13 to 18 can serve as a page during the 2027 legislative session by visiting indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram. 

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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes a portion of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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