Senate Page Nora Medlock and Senator John Boozman off the Senate floor in the U.S. Capitol.

WASHINGTON—Arkansas School for the Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) student Nora Medlock traded in the scenery of The Natural State for the opportunity to navigate the corridors of Congress for part of her summer. The rising senior from Dyer served as a U.S. Senate Page alongside several dozen other high schoolers from across the country.

Medlock and her fellow Pages reported to work one hour before the Senate convened each weekday to help ready the chamber for the day’s proceedings. Their responsibilities included placing materials on senators’ desks, assisting staff in the cloakrooms and supporting the operations of the Senate floor. When the body was in session, she was stationed near the dais, prepared to assist senators as they delivered speeches or cast their votes.

“My time as a Senate Page was truly unforgettable. While serving, I formed lifelong friendships, made valuable connections, and gained knowledge about the inner workings of our democratic system that genuinely deepened my interest in politics. I will always be grateful to Senator Boozman, and everyone else who was a part of my time in D.C., for making the experience so special,” Medlock said.

Medlock earned her appointment to the position from Senator John Boozman (R-AR).

“Nora was a valuable asset to the daily operations of the Senate while gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process and procedures. I am confident that serving as a Page will encourage her to continue pursuing her passion for public service and strengthen her leadership potential. Our entire state can be proud of how she represented us in this prestigious program,” Boozman said.

Medlock is a member of ASMSA’s Model United Nations, Student Government, Model Arab League and Ocean Sciences Bowl team. Additionally, she was a founding member of the school’s debate team. Outside of school, she enjoys competing in pageants and is a certified lifeguard.

While in Washington, D.C., she toured the Library of Congress and visited several national monuments and Smithsonian museums in addition to attending a Washington Nationals baseball game and exploring Georgetown.

She is the daughter of Todd and Carole Medlock.

The Senate Page program started in 1829 when Senator Daniel Webster appointed the first Senate Page. Today, the program is a unique, highly selective opportunity for high school juniors with a strong academic standing to learn firsthand about the institution often referred to as “the world’s greatest deliberative body.”