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High School Page Program
 Each year, hundreds of students from across the State
have the opportunity take part in the Oklahoma House of Representatives High School
Page Program. Pages are assigned for one week, Monday through Thursday, during the
legislative session beginning the first Monday in February through the last Friday
in May.
Pages begin their duties on Monday morning with an orientation session to become
familiar with the Capitol building and their duties for the week. Other mornings,
Pages will hear a guest speaker or attend a meeting. Each day begins at 8 a.m. and
ends at 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Serving as a Page includes working in the House Chamber each day during session,
running errands for the Representatives and House staff and taking part in the House
Page Mock Legislature.
Hotel accommodations and chaperones are provided for students living outside of
the Oklahoma City metro area. Hotel Pages are bused to and from the hotel every day.
All Pages are responsible for their own lunch and dinner. A snack bar is located
inside the Capitol for lunch purchases, or students may bring a lunch.
Pages are not permitted to leave the Capitol building during work hours and are closely
supervised at all times.
The House Page Mock Legislature
Tuesday evenings, House Pages participate in the House Page Mock Legislature program.
The mock legislature is held in the House Chamber, 4th Floor of the State Capitol
Building. Immediately following work that day, Pages are taken to a restaurant
for dinner and then return to the Capitol for the mock legislature. Pages elect
their own officers and the House staff guides them through the mock legislative
process.
Parents are encouraged to attend and should park and enter
on the west side of the Capitol. The Capitol Photographer will take photos during
the event and all Pages will receive copies.
Dress Code
 A professional appearance is expected.
Ladies may wear blouses and slacks or skirts of a length appropriate for a
business setting. Sheer, backless, sleeveless, low-cut or midriff garments are not
appropriate. The chamber is cool so sweaters or light jackets may be needed.
Gentlemen are required to wear a dress shirt, a tie, a suit or sports coat and slacks.
Hats or caps are not appropriate. Comfortable shoes are
highly recommended and athletic shoes are acceptable.
To Apply
The Page Program is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
To request an application to serve as a House Page, contact your local State Representative's
office by calling the Oklahoma House of Representatives at (405) 521-2711 or toll
free at (800) 522-8502.
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