St. Margaret’s had a small but mighty team at the Laguna Hills Invitational Model United Nations Conference last weekend.

 

The Tartans had a delegation of four Upper School students at the event: Kian Vargo represented Spain in the World Health Committee; Samantha Kushner represented South Africa in UNICEF; and Devin Thomas and Sophia Karahalio were dual delegates in The Historical Security Council as the Dominican Republic.

 

The students debated a number of topics, from dealing with disease in war zones, child marriage, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

 

All four students performed well, and three were recognized with awards: Sam was named outstanding delegate in UNICEF, and Devin and Sophia were named best delegate in the Historical Security Council Committee.

 

Model United Nations is an educational simulation and academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations. St. Margaret’s Model UN team meets weekly and is led by Upper School teacher Rocky Parker.