The Harvard Model United Nations delegation gathers for a photo before opening ceremonies at their conference that went from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Submitted photo

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Harvard Model UN Spotlight

By BreeAnna Poshek and Samantha Lego

Despite being trapped in Boston three days longer than scheduled, the Superior High School Harvard Model United Nations delegation had a successful overall season.

The Harvard Model United Nations delegation gathers for a photo before opening ceremonies at their conference that went from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Submitted photo

The Harvard Model United Nations delegation gathers for a photo before opening ceremonies at their conference that went from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Submitted photo

Psychology teacher Keith Johnson has been an adviser for the past two years and was “very impressed” with the students during the trip.

“The students were extremely engaged and well prepared for their competition,” Johnson said.

This year, Johnson made a request for the Superior delegation to represent a Latin American country because they hadn’t been able to for a few years. This year they represented Nicaragua.

Sophomore Lexi Matttheson joined HMUN this year.

“I joined in order to expand my communication skills and cultural interactions. I wanted to experience a challenge,” Mattson said.

Every student on the team had to research a topic and present the country’s perspective relating to it.

“It was very intense,” Mattson said. “The hardest part was communicating Nicaragua’s views without conflicting with my own.”

Students who join HMUN have the opportunity to be a member of different committees, such as disarmament, environment or legal matters, among other things.

Junior Molly Bergum obtained an “Outstanding Delegate Award” for her work in her committee, The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

“I was really lucky to work with a small committee where it was easy to get your point of view across,” Bergum said.

Johnson said HMUN is best suited for students who work independently.

“You have to prepare on your own. You need basic research, writing and communication skills. The kids who are most successful in Harvard Model are those without fear of public speaking,” Johnson said.




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