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Sen. Becker welcomes local students to Statehouse

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Emily Mertz, Press Secretary Intern
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Sen. Becker welcomes local students to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April.

  • Jonathan Baker, from Newburgh, attends Castle High School
  • Anna Branch, from Evansville, attends Evansville Day School (pictured with State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso))
  • Tyoshi Chikayama-Jackson, from Evansville, attends Signature School
  • Adler Oxley, from Tennyson, attends Heritage Hills Middle School
  • Brayden Oxley, from Tennyson, attends Heritage Hills Middle School

Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator.

"It is always wonderful to meet with students from my community who have traveled all the way to Indianapolis to watch our state government in action," Becker said. "Being a Senate page is a unique learning experience, and I encourage all parents, schools and students to take advantage of this opportunity."

Students in grades six through 12 participate in the page program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. Groups serve on Wednesdays.

The 2025 Senate Page program has now ended. Parents interested in signing up their child for the 2026 program should visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program at the end of 2025 for more information. More information about the Senate Page Program is also available on this site.

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ATTENTION MEDIA: High-resolution photos can be accessed by clicking on the page’s name above or by visiting www.IndianaSenatePage.com.

State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) represents Senate District 50,
which includes Warrick County and portions of Vanderburgh County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.