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Riverton students place at Model Arab League; board accepts $1,000 classroom grant
Summary
Students from Riverton High School took part in a Model Arab League competition and earned a distinction while Frontier Academy graduates were honored; the board approved a $1,000 QFI classroom enrichment grant tied to the program.
Riverton High School students described an immersive Model Arab League experience to the Fremont County School District #25 Board of Trustees on Feb. 25, and the board approved a $1,000 classroom enrichment grant to support the program.
Pearson, a high school geography teacher who led the trip, told trustees the students studied assigned countries, wrote resolutions and carried out simulated council work over an intensive weekend. "It's a $17,000 program that the NSA pays for," Pearson said, describing related opportunities such as StarTalk and summer language programs that helped prepare students.
The students described how the event forced them to work across policy, economics and social councils. Sam (last name not specified), a student who participated representing Syria, said, "I had a lot of fun. I got to meet a lot of college students. I now have 6 different Instagram accounts that I can connect with, ask for advice about college, ask for advice about traveling to other countries." Another student noted the event used parliamentary procedure and included crisis simulations that required writing formal resolutions.
Nut graf: The presentation highlighted a curricular enrichment the board said cannot be replicated in a classroom alone — an experiential program that served both academic and college‑preparation purposes for participating students. Trustees financed the immediate classroom needs by accepting a QFI classroom enrichment grant of $1,000 on a voice vote.
In addition to the Model Arab League report, the meeting included a short ceremony recognizing six Frontier Academy High School graduates. Frontier Academy staff and family members spoke about students’ personal and academic journeys; several graduates briefly addressed the board and audience. Marcos Martinez, a Frontier graduate, thanked Frontier staff and said he planned to attend Job Corps for construction after graduation.
Quotes in context are from the presenters and students who spoke at the meeting. The board’s acceptance of the QFI classroom enrichment grant was made by motion and approved by voice vote; the agenda link between the grant and the Model Arab League presentation was discussed at the meeting.
Ending: Board members praised the students’ work and encouraged other students to pursue similar exchange and immersion opportunities. Trustees noted the district’s role in supporting extracurricular programs that expand students’ exposure to international affairs and postsecondary options.
