Joey Barretta Participates in Ohio Model Arab League

2015 Mar 17

Joey Barretta of Mansfield, OH, participated in the Ohio Model Arab League representing Ashland University. In this simulation of an Arab League summit meeting, students represent an Arab country and seek to further their country's interests by passing suitable council resolutions.

Barretta is majoring in political science. He is the son of Michael and Ruth Barretta of Mansfield. Barretta is a 2012 graduate of St. Peter's High School. Barretta won an honorable mention for his representation of Lebanon in the Palestinian Affairs council.

Ashland University is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.