Symrna, GA,
September 4, 2007
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Ashley Tanks
(770-210-5073)
We got a new page.
Congressman David Scott congratulates Smyrna resident Charissa Phillips for being chosen to represent the 13th District of Georgia as a 2007-2008 School Year Congressional Page. As a Congressional Page, Miss Phillips will be completing her junior year of High School in Washington, DC, while serving the United States Congress.
“I am so proud to have Charissa Phillips represent the intelligent and motivated young people that we have in the 13th District. She clearly has a very bright future ahead of her and I know that this opportunity will only continue to nurture and develop her leadership skills,” said Congressman Scott.
Miss Phillips is an exceptional Campbell High School student who has proven herself academically by earning a 4.3 grade point average, while taking AP and Honors level courses. She is also an active member of Campbell High School’s Beta Club, Track & Field Team and Peer Mediation organization. Outside of school Miss Phillips is also very active with Mt. Zion First Baptist Church as a Youth Choir Director.
Charissa’s family and friends wish her well as she prepares for her junior year of high school in Washington, DC. Her Aunt, Ms. Nina Phillips speaks for the family saying, “We just want to congratulate Charissa. We are so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. It is truly an honor to be given this opportunity and we know that this will be a wonderful experience for her. We support her and stand behind her as she purses her dreams.”
Since 1839, the United States Congress has employed young people as pages who serve as messengers and perform administrative tasks. Pages are high-school juniors from around the country with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students interested in applying to be a Congressional Page should contact their district Representative or Senator to obtain an application.