Mini-MUN

If you play sports, you might have practice every day from 3-5pm. Or if you are in a music ensemble, you might have rehearsal everyday during period 2. For the Model United Nations club, we don’t really get to “practice.” You get better by attending conferences and participating in the moment, which can be super nerve racking. This is why we try to hold a “mini-mun” for our members where we do a more exciting topic with low stakes to help practice procedures and public speaking. 

Last Saturday, we had an early wake up call and reported to the school at 8:00 am to set everything up for our conference. Students started arriving in their business attire and we had some warm breakfast items to help ease the discomfort of being away at such an early hour. However, as soon as the debate began, everyone was awake. With around 20 students participating and a little push from President Cambria Green, almost everyone got up to speak (including multiple new members). The study hall room was bursting with collaboration from a variety of students, representing a variety of countries, and it was wonderful to see them all working together. 

The following students were recognized for awards:

1. Best Delegate – Viet Cao
2. Outstanding – Ethan Wolfgang
3. Honorable Delegate – Alex Bien
4. Best Position paper – Michela Soares
5. Best Newcomer – Milan Gerald 
6. Verbal performance – Alexia Purkanfo

These students all stood out with some amazing communication skills and I personally observed and admired the way they carried themselves as delegates. Congratulations to all!