Sen. Leising Welcomes Local Students to Statehouse

Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 9:46 AM

By State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), news release

Pages spent a day at the Statehouse touring the building, observing debates and interacting with their state senator.

State Sen. Jean Leising with Kaitlyn Vorderlandweh of South Ripley Junior High School. Photo provided. 

INDIANAPOLIS - State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April.

  • Sydney Hilleke, from Noblesville, attends Noblesville High School
  • Kendra Jacobs, from Manilla, attends Benjamin Rush Middle School
  • Nash King, from Batesville, attends St. Louis Catholic School
  • David Koch, from Oldenburg, attends St. Louis Catholic School
  • Ava Redding, from Noblesville, attends Noblesville High School
  • Kaitlyn Vorderlandweh, from Versailles, attends South Ripley Junior High School
  • Maggie Wicker, from Milroy, attends Benjamin Rush Middle School
  • Katie Williams, from Noblesville, attends Noblesville High School

Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator.

"I always look forward to meeting local students at the Statehouse and teaching them about the legislative process firsthand," Leising said. "I highly recommend students with an interest in learning more about state government participate in the Senate Page Program next session."

Students in grades six through 12 participate in the page program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. Groups serve on Wednesdays.

To learn more about the Senate Page Program, visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/page-program.

More from Local News

Events

Arrest Made After Wanted Person Check at Home on Salt Fork Road

The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office issued a press release on Wednesday.

One Day Closure Announced for Union Ridge Road

This closure is part of the ongoing North Hogan Road Bridge project.

SD's Ballart Ready to Sign with U of L

Ballart received his official offer this month after being verbally committed since last September.

East Central Girls Basketball Enjoys Stellar Summer

The Lady Trojans won a bunch of games and had five players invited to a prestigious event.

Local Sports Report - August 4, 2025

Report missing high school stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Alan Jackson - Gone Country

Zac Brown Band Free 4:07
John Anderson Straight Tequila Night 4:04
Tucker Wetmore 3,2,1 4:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 4:01