Model UN Accomplishments

Exhibiting leadership and confidence, Montrosians negotiate successfully at St. John’s Prep.
The members of the Montrose Model UN club displayed leadership and confidence at the most recent Model UN conference at St. John’s Prep. Anna Maria Barbiellini ‘17, Mary Glynn ‘17, Caroline Churney ‘19, Jane D’Abate ‘19, Linda Chen ‘19, Ciara Young ‘18 and Gabby Landry '18 represented a variety of countries, negotiating strongly to draft successful resolutions.

Gabby, also the editor-in-chief of student newspaper The Looking Glass, reports:

Throughout the day, we met in committees on topics ranging from conflict in the South China Sea to a trial simulation of Superbugs.

Caroline Churney ‘19 represented Malaysia at the General Assembly on the South China Sea conflict, a complex dispute still debated today.  She said, “I met new friends, learned more about the existing political tensions in Asia, and sponsored a working paper that was eventually passed.”

My committee was similarly interesting.  I represented Ghana in the World Health Organization.  During committee sessions, I worked with other delegates to discuss and propose solutions to antimicrobial resistant infections (superbugs).  My committee built momentum as we debated different facets of the issue: education, research, antibiotic regulations, and immediate and long-term solutions.

I worked closely and formed a bloc (negotiating group of delegates) with five other delegates—Portugal, Argentina, Belarus, Bolivia, and Cuba—from Xaverian Brothers High School, King Philip High School, and Phillips Exeter Academy. Four other main blocs formed, and we ended up debating and voting on five working papers (draft resolutions). To my bloc’s delight, our working paper passed as the final resolution.

The Montrose Model UN club looks forward to our next conference where we can again learn about, debate, and solve issues of international importance.
 
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