Rotary Club of New Berlin, New Berlin Rotary
 
A new appreciation for the value of water
 
Water is a very important resource, as New Berlin resident Nathan W. learned during World Affairs Seminar in June. Nathan discussed his experiences during our meeting on July 27. He was one of approximately 300 student-delegates from nearly 25 nations attending the event. The seminar, an initiative of Rotary District 6270, was held at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. This year's theme was, "Water: A Global Resource to Share and Protect."
 
Among other aspects, Nathan enjoyed talking with students from around the world. One project entailed interviewing fellow delegates about their water usage. He created a video based upon those interviews.
 
Nathan, who will be a senior this year at New Berlin Eisenhower, is one of four New Berlin high school students in attendance this year. The others are fellow Eisenhower student Drisya, along with Illsia and Madeline from New Berlin West.
Representing New Berlin Eisenhower are Nathan and Drisya. Illsia and Madeline from New Berlin West round out the four student-candidates attending WAS. - See more at: http://www.rotaryclubofnewberlin.org/Stories#sthash.iK7uBLxo.dpuf
 
A focus on water issues was perfect for Nathan, who is interested in environmental science. His studies included a tour of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District's facility. He saw how waste was turned into Milorganite, a popular fertilizer for golf courses, lawns and other areas. As a result of attending WAS, Nathan has already reduced the amount of water he uses daily.
 
World Affairs Seminar is designed to create global leaders and citizens through an international seminar with an innovative, rigorous program. The course involves high school students from across the US and around the world. This is the fourth year that our club has sponsored two students to WAS. (School District of New Berlin also sponsors two.)
Representing New Berlin Eisenhower are Nathan and Drisya. Illsia and Madeline from New Berlin West round out the four student-candidates attending WAS. - See more at: http://www.rotaryclubofnewberlin.org/Stories#sthash.iK7uBLxo.dpuf
 
Nathan said he hopes to attend WAS 2017. One of his counselors, a blind gentleman, introduced Braille to the students. Nathan produced a message he wrote in Braille stating, "Thank you Rotary for sponsoring me."