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Sen. Buck welcomes local students to Statehouse

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

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

  • Cooper Alber, from Westfield, attends Heritage Christian School
  • Berklee Beaver, from Kokomo, attends Northwestern Middle School (pictured with State Sen. Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington))
  • Emily Dinn, from Kokomo, attends Western High School (pictured with State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport))
  • Levi Ramer, from Kokomo, attends Eastern High School
  • Madeline Sterling, from Sheridan, attends Sheridan High School (pictured with State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton))
  • Hayden Watkins, from Indianapolis, attends Fishback Creek Public Academy
  • Trace Watkins, from Indianapolis, attends Fishback Creek Public Academy
  • Chloe Wright, from Sheridan, attends Sheridan High School (pictured with State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton))
  • Jude Young, from Westfield, attends Heritage Christian School

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

"There is no better way to learn about state government and the legislative process than to be a Senate page," Buck said. "The Senate Page program is a unique learning experience, and I encourage all parents and schools 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. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) represents Senate District 21,
which includes Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.