A pair of Stafford County students have been selected for prestigious positions in Virginia’s legislative programs, the school division announced this week. Nevaeh Lewis of Colonial Forge High School and Emma Siegmund of Rodney Thompson Middle School, will serve as pages in the General Assembly.
Lewis has been appointed as a Virginia House of Delegates Page, while Siegmund will serve as a Senate Page. Both students will engage in immersive, hands-on learning experiences within Virginia’s General Assembly during the upcoming legislative session.
“We are incredibly proud of Miss Lewis and Miss Siegmund for being selected to serve as Pages in the Virginia General Assembly,” Dr. Daniel W. Smith, Superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools said in a press release. “These prestigious opportunities provide our students with a rare and valuable experience that will help them develop leadership skills, deepen their understanding of government, and inspire them to become engaged and informed citizens.”
The House Page Program offers youth an opportunity to work closely with legislators in the House of Delegates, gaining insight into the legislative process and participating in civics education, leadership development, and community service projects.
As a House Page, Lewis will assist in the daily operations of the House of Delegates Clerk’s Office, including working with committees and staff, performing office duties, and engaging in the program’s comprehensive civics curriculum.
As a Senate page, Siegmund will participate in similar responsibilities, including working on the Senate floor, delivering documents to officials, and supporting committee meetings. The Senate Page Program is designed to foster leadership skills and civic responsibility while offering a detailed study of the legislative process. Participants also engage in professional development and community service, preparing them for future leadership roles.
Both programs are structured to provide students with invaluable experiences in a professional environment, blending educational components with real-world applications. Participants will attend structured learning activities, engage with elected officials, and develop essential skills such as time management, public speaking, and financial literacy. These programs also include hands-on experiences, such as mock legislative sessions, where Pages will take on roles in debates and discussions.
The Page programs require full commitment from the selected students and their families, as the participants will reside in Richmond Sunday through Friday for the duration of the legislative session, traveling home on weekends. This rigorous and highly respected program offers a capstone experience in which students demonstrate their understanding of the legislative process by engaging in mock debates and legislative activities.
Siegmund is building on her interest in leadership and civics, having attended Camp O’Connor, a national civics conference that provides middle school students with an opportunity to learn about civics and government. She is actively involved in her school’s Model United Nations, National Junior Honors Society, Battle of the Books Team, and Book Club. An avid scholar, she has achieved a 4.0+ grade point average in both years of middle school.
Lewis has a passion for the arts, effortlessly captivating audiences with her acting and singing talents. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Nevaeh is a dedicated servant with a strong faith, actively participating in her church community.
