Model UN Trip to DC

Ursuline’s Model UN High School team went to the American University International Model United Nations Conference, AmeriMUNC, from February 2nd to February 5th. Prior to the conference itself, the Model UN team went sightseeing and was able to take in the beauty of our capital. The Ursuline delegation for this specific conference held a wide range of age groups, from freshmen to seniors, with this being the first in-person conference for many.

The team performed beautifully in their respective committees, which all tackled current issues in the Indo-Pacific. From conquering colonialism in Japan, to increasing birthrates, to creating a new air force in Australia, or drafting resolutions regarding healthcare in General Assemblies, this team was able to accomplish many goals. They also brought home several awards. Co-Secretary Generals, seniors Morgan Adamson and Amrit Singh were both awarded “Best Delegate” gavels in their respective assemblies, the highest award that one could win at a Model UN conference. Junior Kaitlyn Flores also received an honorable mention award.

The Model UN team also seemed to be extremely popular among the committee, with three delegates winning the Most Diplomatic Award. This is a voted award that is granted to the person in each committee that they believe to be the most cooperative and diplomatic. The recipients of this award were Nuala Reynolds, Amrit Singh, and Kaitlyn Flores.

We are all extremely proud of all the delegates and the hard work they accomplished throughout the long sessions of the three-day conference. There were several noteworthy moments from all of our delegates, but some deserve special highlighting. Freshman Justine Dolan had her first “midnight crisis” while in her advanced crisis committee. This means that after the recreational delegate dance while everyone else was sleeping, Justine was specially chosen to work on progressing her committee from midnight until past two in the morning. As for other accomplishments under the MUN simulation, sophomore and under-secretary general Theresa Montana created a new air force troop that was completely controlled by her will in

Australia, Nuala Reynolds was able to vie for power against the Prime Minister, and Morgan Adamson was able to set up a new form of government with a new democratic regime in Japan. This experience also allowed the delegates to meet like-minded peers from all around the world, including Guatemala, Italy, Spain, and the west-coast. The team was also rewarded with many fun activities such as participating in a delegate dance on Saturday night, sight-seeing, enjoying group meals, and being treated with Insomnia cookies for a job well done. It was a very successful and fun weekend overall. Great job, Ursuline!