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Model U.N. Team Has Best-Ever Conference Experience at Yale

Westminster’s Model U.N. delegation ventured south to New Haven Jan. 19-22 to participate in Yale’s annual Model United Nations conference. They joined more than 1,500 students from around the world to debate and engage in international issues.
 
“With a number of newcomers in the group, this was the most invested group, I have ever escorted to Yale,” said Betsy Heckman, who serves as head of the History Department. Led by four-year veteran Elizabeth Brewer ’17, the Martlets worked hard preparing for their committees and researching the two countries they represented: Iran and the Republic of Congo. In addition, a number of students applied for and were accepted in specialized committees, which are smaller, more intense experiences for the students.
 
In addition to the 17 hours of committee sessions, students also had the opportunity to take advantage of Yale Day, for which the university offered special master classes and workshops. The participants also gathered together Friday to watch the inauguration and eat some bagels. The delegates found the weekend to be intellectually stimulating as well as an opportunity to make new friends and have some fun away from the Hill.
 
While the entire Model U.N. team put forth a great effort in and outside of committee to complete research, write working papers and pass resolutions, six delegates were singled out for their accomplishments this year. Newcomers Morgan Peirce ’17 in the U.N Environmental Program, Amelia Knochel ’19 in the U.N. Women committee and Olivia Zhang ’20 in UNESCO all were commended at the closing ceremonies for their contributions in committee. Elizabeth Brewer worked with Third Former Daniel Pinckney on a new committee that simulated the International Court of Justice. Out of many applicants, they were chosen to be the advocates in a case representing Japan. The duo had to complete hours and hours of preparation leading up to the conference and were subjected to relentless examination over the course of the weekend. In acknowledgement of their efforts, Daniel and Elizabeth received honorable advocate awards for excellence in representing Japan. In addition, Nick Wee ’18, who represented Iran in the Legal Committee, earned honorable mention for his outstanding performance.
 
“From the good weather to the dedicated participation and positive attitude of all participants, this trip to YMUN ranks as the best conference experience to date,” said Betsy. “With a number of underformers in the group, this bodes well for the future of Model U.N. at Westminster. Well done, Martlets!”
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