A former student of Melrose High School, Arman Bigdeli, is feared to have been killed in Iran. The 16-year-old returned to his home country with his family last year, and since then, there have been no signs of him. The school community is in deep shock, fearing the worst as the Iranian regime has been known to put down protests with extreme brutality. Arman was a talented soccer player, a dedicated worker, and a beloved member of the community. His former manager at McDonald's described him as a 'superstar' who did everything asked of him. The school community is now awaiting official confirmation of Arman's fate, and the Australian government is working to verify the reports. The ACT Education Minister has raised the matter with the Australian Foreign Minister, but the death has yet to be confirmed. The family was expelled from Australia in August when the government accused the Iranian government of directing anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Arman's social media accounts have been filled with posts and pictures, some of which suggest he may have died last Friday. The community is now left to wonder what happened to Arman, and the school is providing support to students and staff affected by the news.
