Tuesday middle school students attended the DC Global Classrooms Model United Nations Conference held at the U.S. State Department. Eighth graders Steve Mirabello, Robbie Mirabello, Philip Horrigan, Aaron Scott, Zoe Edelman, Niko Davis, Oriana Escobar, Mihir Patel and Samir Bhojwani, seventh graders Henry Cohen, Vladimir Zadorojny, Ava Pugh, and sixth grader Jamie Hayes joined 700 students from private and public schools in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia. Zadorojny and Escobar received cerificates of Honorable Mention for their performances on the UN Environment Programme Committee. They represented the Russian Federation and debated the topic Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels. Horrigan and Bhojwani received the award for Best Position Paper while serving on the UN Security Council. They represented the country of Somalia. They debated the topic of civil unrest in Somalia. Mirabello and Patel received the award for Best Delegates on the UN Security Council. They represented the Russian Delegation, and debated the topic of Civil Unrest in Somalia. Mirabello was seleced among this group to serve as the Secretary-General for the entire conference, and was given the honor of presidng over the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the conference. He spoke with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who attended the conference and gave a speech. The middle school Model UN Club is advised by seventh grade history teacher Mr. Wills and gives students the chance to learn more about foreign policies and how global issues impact people’s lives.
Global Pursuits
