Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden and Senate Page Brody Geneman/Credit: Washington State Senate
OLYMPIA… Brody Geneman, a student at Steilacoom High School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia.
He was one of 14 students who served as Senate pages during the first week of the 2026 legislative session.
Geneman was sponsored by Sen. Keith Goehner, who represents the 12th Legislative District, which includes Chelan, and parts of King and Snohomish counties.
“Brody was a fantastic page. He did a great job with the tasks given to him and appeared to enjoy witnessing the process of the legislative session, even if it was only for a week,” said Goehner.
The Senate Page Program provides an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working at the Legislature. Students transport documents between offices, as well as deliver messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session.
“Getting to meet so many new people that are welcoming and friendly made my experience more enjoyable,” said Geneman. His biggest takeaway from the program was he believed that “everyone should try to become a page member, because the experience is worth doing.”
Geneman, who is the son of James and Bonnie Jordan of DuPont, is 15 years old and enjoys many outdoor and physical activities including running, baseball, and wrestling. When he’s not in school, he also likes to landscape with his father during the summer.
Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit:
https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program/
The last day to apply for the Senate Page Program for the 2026 session is Feb. 20, 2026, or until all available openings are filled. Applications for the 2027 legislative session open Nov. 1, 2026.
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