Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that Yarmouth native Samuel “Sammy” Holmes Potter has been selected for the United States Senate Page Program for the spring of 2017. Sammy was nominated to the program by Senator Collins following a competitive selection process. He is the son of Ben and Dina Potter.
“I am delighted to announce Sammy as a member of the Senate Page Program,” said Senator Collins. “Sammy is a highly motivated student with an impressive record of academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. I am pleased that he will have this unique opportunity to become intimately familiar with how Congress operates.”
Sammy is a junior at Yarmouth High School, where he serves as the student body president. He is the founder of the Finance Club and the Table Tennis Club, and he participates in the Global Action Club, Be the Change Club, Student Newspaper, and Student Ambassadors. He is also a member of the varsity cross country team, varsity Nordic ski team, and varsity tennis team.
Sammy is highly involved in his community and has received awards for his leadership and community service.