PEA RIDGE — A Pea Ridge student was one of two students selected to represent Arkansasat the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment in Washington, D.C.
RobertDevor, an incoming junior at Pea Ridge High School, participated in the summit June 24-29 at George Mason University. He is the son of Robert and Carrin Devor of Pea Ridge and the grandson of Fran Devor of Bella Vista.
Devor was nominated for the event based on academic excellence and a demonstrated interest in environmental science and conservation.
Every year, George Mason University and its partners, the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, choose 250 students in the United Statesto represent their state and school as National Youth Delegates.
The week-long summit is held on the university’s campus. Participants have inside access to the Washington Metropolitan region, with events planned at the Smithsonian National Zoo, National Geographic and the U.S. Capitol, according to the program’s website, http://wyse.gmu.edu.
The delegates take part in decision-making simulations that challenge them to solve problems and explore the creative, practical and ethical tensions inherent in the environmental arena, the website states.
The students also hear speakers who are wellknown leaders in the field.
These presenters range from prominent researchers to directors of prestigious institutions to recent college graduates already successful in the field.
Students who successfully complete the conference receive one college credit.
School, Pages 11 on 07/25/2012