2026-02-19 03:44 Fort Worth students and leaders depart this month for Nimes, France and Reggio Emilia, Italy. Delegations are led by educators from the FWISD, private schools, and universities. On February 10th, the students attended a Fort Worth City Council where Mayor Mattie Parker administered the Citizen Diplomat Oath to the students and their Delegation Leaders in preparation for their upcoming youth exchanges. Students complete a vigorous selection process including personal interviews and are selected to represent the City of Fort Worth as Youth Ambassadors each year by Fort Worth Sister Cities. Applications are available for all students, as well as funding to support many. Through these experiences, students benefit from a global education, as well as learn valuable leadership skills. Their understanding and respect of other cultures also increases which enhances their college and career opportunities. When the students return to their local campuses, they share the lessons learned while abroad with others, helping make Fort Worth more globally fluent. More students will be traveling this summer.

Nimes, France

• Chloe Adams, Southwest Christian High School
• Marely Arguello, Amon Carter Riverside High School
• Elizabeth Brown, Birdville High School
• Sloane Criado, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
• Katherine Nytko, Science, Etc. Home School
• Alyssa Reyes, Amon Carter Riverside High School
• Zoe Williams, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
• Annabel Young, Southwest Christian High School
• Dakota Vega, TCC South Collegiate High School

Delegation Leaders

• Alexis Gross, All Saints Episcopal Middle School
• Greg Gross, All Saints Episcopal High School

Reggio Emilia, Italy

• Isabelle Almanza, Southwest High School
• Daniel Barreto, World Languages Institute
• Jackson Cross, All Saints Episcopal High School
• Daisy Daniels, Western Hills High School
• Clara Enlow, All Saints Episcopal High School
• Romelia Flores, World Languages Institute
• Elizabeth Nytko, Science Etc. Home School
• Chloe Soule, Southwest High School
• Sophia Tinley, All Saints Episcopal High School
• Victoria Tran, Nolan Catholic High School

Delegations Leaders

• Monica Prochnow, Tarrant County College
• Brian Wooddell, Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences