High school student Sawyer Mann spent part of his summer working as a U.S. Senate Page in Washington, D.C. The rising senior from Sparkman joined several other high school students from across the country in this prestigious program.
Mann and his peers started their workdays an hour before the Senate convened, preparing the chamber for daily business. Their responsibilities included distributing documents to senators’ desks, assisting in the cloakrooms, supporting chamber staff, and aiding members during sessions.
“Serving as a Senate Page taught me that even the smallest roles can stand in the shadow of history and still help carry it forward,” Mann said.
Senator John Boozman (R-AR) appointed Mann to the position. Boozman has been a long-time advocate for Arkansas youth interested in civics and public service. “Sawyer did an excellent job supporting the day-to-day activity of the Senate while observing legislative processes and procedures firsthand. I am confident that serving as a Page will inspire him to continue exploring his interest in public policy and enhance his leadership skills. Our entire state can be proud of how he represented us in this prestigious program,” Boozman stated.
Mann is actively involved with Future Farmers of America and serves on Camden Harmony Grove High School’s yearbook staff. He has also been a student council representative and captain of the quiz bowl team.
During his time in Washington, D.C., Mann visited the National Archives, several Smithsonian museums, and attended a performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
He is the son of Russ Mann and Lauren Franks.
The Senate Page program began in 1829 when Senator Daniel Webster appointed its first participant. It remains a unique opportunity for high school juniors with strong academic records to learn about what is often called “the world’s greatest deliberative body.”
