After hosting a virtual Model United Nations Conference last year, students from 25 school districts were able to once again participate in an in-person event at Hilton High School on November 5 and 6. “Twenty-five schools participated and were all thrilled to be back in person,” said Martha Burke, who coordinated the event with Sandra White-Mayer for the second year. The student-directed event provides debate opportunities for both new and experienced high school delegates.
This year’s Model UN Conference was represented by four secretaries, 28 chairpersons, 14 committees, and 25 schools. Hilton senior Doron Indelicato served as an Under-Secretary, one of the first from Hilton in several years.
The committees that students chaired are based on actual UN committees that debate proposals, present position papers, and vote on resolutions. Schools select the country/countries they want to represent, and delegates prepare before the conference by researching that country’s stand on issues and current problems.
In addition to being an opportunity to learn and collaborate with students from other schools, Model UN raises funds for charity. Students sell carnations and compete in “Jar Wars” to see which committee could raise the most money for a charity. This year’s charity was CURE Childhood Cancer Association.
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