Burundi Has Victory At Mount Scott

Honorary Ambassador at Large, Clyde Rivers, together with his Top Advisor of Diplomatic Relations, Dr. Rachael Schweiger on right

A victory for the Republic of Burundi was achieved as the Honorary Ambassador at Large, Clyde Rivers, together with his Top Advisor of Diplomatic Relations, Dr. Rachael Schweiger, visited Mount Scott Elementary School in Happy Valley, Oregon, USA on Thursday, February 17, 2011. The Ambassador visited the school to recognize the Mount Scott-Burundi Education Project that has the students at Mount Scott raising funds to buy school supplies for a partner school in Burundi.  Ambassador Rivers commented, “It’s a great day for Burundi when we can watch two worlds connect!”  The amazing students at Mount Scott showed their excellent character when they adopted a program to help a country that was not their own. Top Advisor, Dr. Schweiger said, “The encouragement from the principal and staff was evident in the students and in the outstanding program they created.” This young generation of students got a positive perspective on the great country of Burundi as they reached out to assist youth across the world.

Burundi Visits Mount Scott Elementary School

                             Burundi Advisor, Rachael Schweiger (left) with School Representative

Mount Scott Elementary School will be visited by His Excellency Ambassador Clyde Rivers, Ph.D. the Honorary Ambassador at Large for The Republic of Burundi. He will attend an assembly on Thursday, February 17^th to kick off the Mount Scott Elementary-Burundi Education Project that has the students at Mount Scott raising funds for school supplies for a school in Burundi. Ambassador Rivers said, “This is a great privilege for the country of Burundi to partner with such an elite organization as the North Clackamas School District in Oregon.” He commends Mount Scott Principal, Ms. Shayne, for teaching her students to help not only their own community but children across the world in Africa. Top Advisor for the Ambassador’s Office, Rachael Schweiger, who met with school officials, praised them saying, “The school’s spirit of excellence and enthusiasm to do this program is exactly what we need to continue advancing the country of Burundi.” We are working to achieve these same outstanding qualities throughout Burundi.