Today he's a shadow, but don't be surprised if soon others are following his lead. Anthony Hogan, a freshman at Todd Beamer High School, asked Sen. Tracey J. Eide, D-Federal Way, if he could follow her for a day in Olympia. She had sponsored his paging stint last session. Still smitten with the legislative bug, Anthony asked to return for a more in-depth view of the Senate.

"I was thrilled that this obviously bright and inquisitive student wanted to learn more," Eide said. "Our pages go home with a lot of information about how the Legislature works and make many, many friends in the process. Anthony wasn't satisfied with this beginner's view - he asked for the 'advanced' course. He is a very ambitious and talented young man."

Anthony said that shadowing Eide is "very interesting - it really grabs your attention." He went to her committee meetings and watched her as she went through her paces as Senate floor leader.

When he returns to school, Anthony will find plenty to do to keep busy. An aspiring film director, he's set his sights on applying to the University of California, Los Angeles, and New York University, both with highly regarded film schools. Anthony is a member of Beamer's fledgling academy "Advancing Via Individual Determination," or AVID, an Advanced Placement-prep program to help students be successful with the rigorous course load and exams. He designed and maintains a Web site, theclub4teens.com, that features sports games and local news of interest to teens.

Anthony's also working toward the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 100- and 200-meter hurdles. He won district competitions in the 70- and 200-meter events, and plans on running for his high school team. And in the fall, he'll return to Beamer's football program, where he plays cornerback.

Anthony is the son of Denise Hogan.