WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:
Quitman High School student Oran Wright spent part of his summer navigating the corridors of Congress as a U.S. Senate Page. The rising senior from Quitman joined several dozen high school students from across the country in this prestigious program, gaining a firsthand look at the legislative process.
Wright and his fellow Pages reported to the Senate chamber one hour before the body convened each weekday to help prepare for the day's proceedings. Their duties included distributing materials to senators' desks, assisting staff in the cloakroom and supporting operations on the Senate floor. While the Senate was in session, Wright sat near the dais, ready to aid m...