Pulaski Times

Haas Hall Academy student Mia Al Ansari has spent several months serving as a U.S. Senate Page, an opportunity that allowed her to work in the nation's capital and within the corridors of Congress. Appointed by U.S. Senator John Boozman, Al Ansari was one of 28 Senate Pages from September 2024 through January 24, 2025.

In her role as a Page, Al Ansari was responsible for preparing the U.S. Senate chamber for daily business by distributing documents to senators' desks, assisting in the cloakrooms, supporting chamber staff, and aiding members during sessions. During October, while Congress was in recess ahead of fall elections, she also worked on projects in Boozman's office.

Reflecting on her experience, Al Ansari stated: “It has been an incredible honor and privilege to be able to serve as a United States Senate Page... Being able to also work directly in Senator Boozman’s office during October with his amazing staff was a phenomenal experience that gave me new insight on the inner workings of United States Senate offices."

Senator Boozman praised Al Ansari's contributions: “Mia did an excellent job supporting the day-to-day activity of the Senate while observing legislative processes and procedures firsthand."

Al Ansari also held other roles such as yearbook editor for the fall 2024 Senate Page class and Environmental and Sustainability Chair of The City of Fayetteville’s Youth Advisory Council. She is involved with Haas Hall Academy’s mock trial team and serves as Social Media Manager for her local Project Prevent Youth Coalition chapter.

The Senate Page program began in 1829 when Senator Daniel Webster appointed its first member. It remains a unique opportunity for high school juniors with strong academic standing to gain insight into "the world’s greatest deliberative body."