Sen. Raatz welcomes local students to Statehouse as Senate pages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2026) — State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages.

• Avery Austin, from Batesville, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Rebecca Durham, from Batesville, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Lydia Ehrhard, from West Harrison, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Augie Hillenbrand, from Batesville, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Lacey Homuth, from Sulphur Springs, is a homeschooled student
• Araya Lamb, from New Castle, attends Braintree Academy
• Jeremiah Lamb, from New Castle, is a homeschooled student
• Gabi Moore, from West Harrison, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Polina Porter, from Middletown, attends Hamilton Southeastern Schools
• Veronica Porter, from Middletown, attends Hamilton Southeastern Schools
• Max Rees, from Brookville, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Ellen Swain, from Oldenburg, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Mason Thomson, from Brookville, attends Oldenburg Academy
• Stephanie Wagner, from Brookville, attends Oldenburg Academy

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

"As chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I always enjoy having local students at the Statehouse during session," Raatz said. "It is great getting to know these students and help them navigate their interest in state government. The Senate Page Program is a great way for students to learn outside the classroom and experience the legislative process."

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

The 2026 Senate Page program has now ended. Parents interested in learning more about the program should visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program. Applications for the 2027 program will be available at the end of 2026.

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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. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) represents Senate District 27, which includes
Henry, Union and Wayne counties, and portions of Franklin County.

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Contact: Elijah Roberson, Press Secretary
Elijah.Roberson@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498

Karlee Monday, Press Secretary Intern
Karlee.Monday@iga.in.gov