Senate Page Hunter Coy and Senator John Boozman in his office on Capitol Hill.
Mountain Home High School student Hunter Coy, the son of Randy and Stacie Coy, recently spent several months in Washington, D.C. serving as a U.S. Senate Page after earning an appointment from U.S. Sen. John Boozman.
At Mountain Home High School Career Academies, Coy serves as Key Club president and participates in Quiz Bowl, Yearbook, Journalism and varsity track.
“I am incredibly grateful to Senator Boozman for the opportunity to serve as a Senate Page this semester,” Coy said. “The program was rigorous and made me a stronger student while allowing me to gain valuable skills and form lasting friendships.”
Hunter with Secretary of the Senate Jackie Barber.
Pages attended academic classes beginning at 6 a.m. before reporting to work one hour before the Senate convened on weekdays. Their duties included preparing the Senate chamber for daily business, distributing materials to senators’ desks, assisting cloakroom staff and helping lawmakers during session.
Boozman said, “Hunter represented Arkansas incredibly well during his time as a Senate Page. I am confident this experience will encourage him to continue pursuing his passion for public service and leadership. Our entire state can be proud of his accomplishments,”.
While in Washington, Coy attended the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
The Senate Page program began in 1829 when Sen. Daniel Webster appointed the first Senate Page. Today, the program is a highly selective opportunity for high school juniors with strong academic standing to learn firsthand about the legislative process in the U.S. Senate.
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