Washington,
Jun 9, 2006 -
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) today announced that Jody Owens, a Spruce Pine student who will be entering his senior year at Mitchell High School, completed his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives’ Republican Page Program.
“I am proud of Jody and the hard work he put into the page program,” Congressman McHenry said. “He represented the 10th district with dignity and class – and for that, he should be commended.”
“First and foremost I thank God for allowing me to do this and I really appreciate Congressman McHenry for giving me such an amazing opportunity,” Jody Owens said. “This is a lesson that you should always pursue your dreams. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything – if they do, do it, and prove them wrong.”
Owens served two terms in the page program from September 2005 through June 2006. Students participating in the page program attend classes at the Library of Congress to fulfill their high school curriculum requirements. Additionally, pages are responsible for filing the previous day’s Congressional Record and serving as messengers, delivering legislative material between various buildings on Capitol Hill. The page program offers an extraordinary opportunity for high school students to interact with Members of Congress and Congressional staff.
Applicants to the page program must be nominated by their Congressman and be at least 16 years of age at the time of their appointment. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of a “B” or better in the five major subjects. Students interested in applying for the Republican Page Program should contact Jason Suslavich in Congressman McHenry’s office at (202) 225-2576.
