James Maurice Knight of Raleigh participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh. James spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a page for the Governor’s Office for the week of June 21-25.

“By participating in the page program, high school students from all parts of North Carolina have the opportunity to see first-hand how our government and government agencies work,” Gov. Bev Perdue said. “These students represent North Carolina’s future, and it is important for them to understand how our state functions.”

The Governor’s Page Program provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge of the roles and functions of state government. During the week, pages have a chance to attend press conferences, meet with the governor and assist in day-to-day office operations. Some of their responsibilities include filing documents, assisting in mass mailings, answering telephones and delivering agency messages.

Pages also tour several state government buildings, such as the State Capitol, Legislative Building, Executive Mansion, Supreme Court, Museum of Natural Science, Museum of History and N.C. Correctional Institute for Women.

James is the son of James and Laurice Knight and is a sophomore at Garner High School.

The one-week program is open to high school students between the ages of 15 and 18, who are in good academic standing at their schools.