
High School student delegates gathered on June 21-27, 2025, for the annual week-long World Affairs Seminar at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. The theme this year was Peacebuilding: Creating Lasting Change. Lila Repsher, a senior at Niwot High School, was the local Rotary-sponsored recipient. She reported on the Seminar, referencing the Pillars of Positive Peace and the Peace Building Simulation exercise. The vision of this seminar is to bring a better understanding of world problems to young people from around the globe, using current issues as a learning platform. WAS provides opportunities for participants to discuss issues with other delegates. Emphasis is on promoting a better understanding of the causes of international conflict. The idea is that if the causes are understood and solutions developed in a cooperative environment, problems are more likely to be solved peacefully.