Evelyn Wilbur, a 9th grader at Orion High School, was a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. She was the guest of State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha).
“I was glad to have Evelyn here with us in Springfield to get a first-hand look at how state government works,” Swanson said. “She got to meet with legislators, tour the Capitol and see the workings of the House of Representatives up close.”
Evelyn is a 4.0 high honor roll student at Orion High School, where she is active in numerous clubs and activities including golf, band, choir, student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Culinary and Robotics clubs, drama and the Orion Gray Matters Collective, which shines a light on the importance of mental health. She is involved in the community through her work with the American Legion Auxiliary, the Orion Community Band and the Orion Area Food Pantry and Riverbend Food Pantry.
71st District residents can find more news about the General Assembly and information about upcoming events on Rep. Swanson’s legislative website at repswanson.com
***Courtesy of Representative Dan Swanson***
