Model United Nations

“It gives kids a chance to solve the world’s problems which the grown-ups can’t handle.”

This is one WCA student-delegate’s description of Model United Nations (MUN). WCA delegations have participated in Model United Nations for the past ten years. Model United Nations clubs are active on the high school and college levels and are student-led organizations. Students develop important skills in leadership, research, oral argument, writing and negotiation. All delegates are required to passionately, faithfully and accurately represent the views and positions of their country regarding the debated issues, speaking always in the first person plural. Delegates must be dressed in western business attire. WCA delegates are regularly recognized as outstanding delegates at MUN conferences. In 2004, James Cavin and Luke Johnston received the gavel as “Best Delegation” with Josh Austin and Nathan Hoeksema receiving “Honorable Mention” at the Catholic University MUNC (CUMUNC).
 

Discussing Worldwide Challenges

WCA has represented a wide range of countries including Brazil, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The Security Council discussed the inclusion of India and the question of Israel and Palestine. The Disarmament and International Security Committee discussed orbital warfare, trafficking in weapons of mass destruction, and state-sponsored terrorism. The Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee debated resolutions on AIDS, the trafficking of women, and child soldiers. Student delegations quickly learn the reality of living in our global village, including the necessity to negotiate with and respect other nations to maintain global security.

Why is it important for WCA students to participate in MUN? All too quickly they will be the grown-ups solving the world's problems as they "occupy their places worthily in society, church and state."

Back to Top^

Home | Exploring | Applying | Learning | Living | About WCA | Contact