Wakefield School seventh grader Alexa Williams is currently serving as a page in the Virginia State House of Delegates.

Williams will live in Richmond for the nine weeks she participates in the Virginia State Assembly Page Program. She will work in the House of Delegates, assisting the members of the House of Delegates, the House Clerk's staff, and other legislative staff in the daily duties required for the successful operation of the House of Delegates during the session.

Pages in the program work a full day, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. During these hours, Williams will deliver documents throughout the Capitol complex, perform errands for members and staff of the House during each day's floor session and at committee meetings, and do assignments in specific House offices including the Speaker's Office, the Clerk's Office, the Bill Room, the Copy Center, and the Governor's Office.

After work pages have approximately two hours of free time from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A mandatory study hall is held at the hotel every Monday through Thursday evening from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Pages are responsible for arranging with their schools and teachers the preferred method of taking tests and exams. They must also make arrangements with their schools and teachers to maintain their schoolwork, including any tutoring that is required. Pages are required to maintain an A or B grade average.

"Alexa is a creative, meticulous and dedicated student who prides herself in her work. These qualities, along with her strong track record of community service and her zeal for learning make her an excellent addition to the Page Program," said Williams' English teacher, Ms. Laura Prahlad.

"She shows the desire to make a difference in her community and will greatly benefit from this opportunity to collaborate with others who share her passions."