{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BCA4F126-3C8C-4EB9-B3D4-D62FC59F9B21", "Boozman Applauds Summer Interns on Service to Arkansas", "2025-08-05", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "Senate", "AR", "John Boozman", "B001236", "www.boozman.senate.gov", "boozman", "https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Senator John Boozman pictured with his Washington, D.C. interns on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.\n\nWASHINGTON\u2014U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the efforts of the students who served Arkansans as interns in his Washington, D.C. and state offices during the second summer session.\n\n\u201cThese bright and hardworking students have been a great help to the people of Arkansas through their work in my Capitol Hill and Natural State offices this summer. I am proud of their interest in public service and grateful for their contributions to addressing the needs of Arkansans and supporting our efforts in the Senate. I am confident this experience has strengthened their understanding of the legislative process and inspired them to continue serving their communities,\u201d Boozman said.\n\nVivian Bieter, Claire Bramlett, Taygan Brooks, Julianna Ferguson, Will Harbison, Jackson Johnston and Olivia Roberts completed a five-week internship in Boozman\u2019s Washington office. Their primary responsibility was supporting constituent relations. Additionally, they assisted the legislative and communications teams with various projects. Each intern was also afforded the chance to shadow the senator for a day. These opportunities allowed them to gain first-hand experience into the inner workings of the U.S. Senate.\n\nAnna Hale and Sofia Westrom served The Natural State at the senator\u2019s Fort Smith and Lowell offices, respectively. They primarily helped with constituent relations in their communities and learned more about the senator\u2019s casework services for constituents seeking assistance with issues involving federal agencies.\n\nVivian Bieter is from Washington, D.C. and graduated from St. John\u2019s College High School in 2022. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying Spanish and general business. On campus, Vivian is involved in the Speech and Debate Society and is a member of Chi Omega Psi. Vivian has developed a passion for public service through her internships in Senator Boozman\u2019s state and personal offices and Congressman Westerman\u2019s personal office. After graduation, Vivian hopes to further develop her interest in public service on Capitol Hill.\n\nClaire Bramlett is from Fayetteville and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2022. She is a rising senior at Rhodes College majoring in international studies. Claire is a member of Rhodes\u2019 cross country and track team, a student writer for the Bridge Street Newspaper and a member of the Kappa Beta chapter of Chi Omega. Claire hopes to pursue a career in public policy after graduation.\n\nTaygan Brooks is from Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from Kickapoo High School in 2023. She is a rising junior at the University of Arkansas and is majoring in architecture with a minor in interior design. She is an active scholar of the Arkansas Alumni Association. This summer, she participated in the National Student Leadership Forum\u2019s Congressional Fellows Program. Upon graduation, Taygan hopes to continue her love for architecture and public service through historic preservation.\n\nJulianna Ferguson is from Fayetteville and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2021. She is a recent graduate from the University of Arkansas where she triple-majored in interior architecture, marketing and strategy, and entrepreneurship and venture innovation. On campus, she held leadership roles in student government and the honors college. Julianna looks forward to applying what she has learned on Capitol Hill as she pursues a legal career.\n\nWill Harbison is from Little Rock and graduated from Pulaski Academy in 2022. He is a rising senior at the University of Mississippi studying political science and southern studies. Will is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, which has allowed him to engage in philanthropic events supporting St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital and the National Marrow Donor Program. Upon graduation, Will hopes to attend law school and further pursue his passion for the legislative process.\n\nJackson Johnston is from Fort Smith and graduated from Northside High School in 2022. He is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas, double majoring in history and psychology. Jackson serves as Philanthropy Chair for the Men\u2019s Rugby Club and is a member of the University of Arkansas Mock Trial Club. He hopes to continue his passion for the legislative process by attending law school.\n\nOlivia Roberts is from Rogers and graduated from Bentonville High School in 2022. She is a rising senior at University of Colorado at Boulder where she is studying political science. Additionally, she is a member of Boulder\u2019s Alpine Club. Upon graduation, Olivia plans to attend law school and later practice as a defense attorney.\n\nAnna Hale is from Fort Smith and graduated from Northside High School in 2023. She is a rising junior at the University of Arkansas and is majoring in political science and legal studies. Anna is involved with the University's Associated Student Government and is an active member of the Alpha Beta chapter of Phi Mu, where she serves on the public relations team. Upon graduation, Anna plans to attend law school.\n\nSofia Westrom is from Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School in 2022. She is studying criminology with a minor in legal studies at the University of Arkansas. She is the Vice President of Accountability for the University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council and is an active member of the Pre-Law Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. 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