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Laith A. ‘25 represented Mark A. Tatum in the NBA Board of Directors committee. Delegates worked to expand the NBA while managing the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing new protocols for players and viewers. Meanwhile, they combatted spontaneous updates such as the ban of the NBA in Mexico, Lebron James’s retirement, an influential lawsuit, and a new COVID epidemic among players. Laith authored and passed a resolution that addressed the “4 P’s”: prevention, pursuits, playoffs, and players. Laith won Best Delegate for his efforts. Congratulations, Laith!

 

Harley B. ‘24 and Kyle F. ‘25 represented Afghanistan in the United Nations Environmental Programme. They led delegates in debate about the use of renewable sources and potential solutions to rising carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Harley and Kyle successfully authored, defended, and passed a resolution ensuring these concerns could be dealt with in both developed and developing countries. Harley and Kyle won Outstanding Delegates for their contributions. Congratulations, Harley and Kyle!

 

Preston F. ‘25 represented the Pokémon Colress in his committee, Pokémon Rainbow Rocket Defense. In front room, Preston worked to defend the Pokémon world from the evil team “Rainbow Rocket.” In back room, Preston strove to obtain power in the Pokémon world. Preston achieved this objective by causing a Pokémon Coronavirus called “Pokerus” and colliding his sky boat into the main compound of the “Rainbow Rocket” forces. Preston received a Verbal Commendation for his efforts. Congratulations, Preston!

 

Lara K. ‘23 portrayed George Sphrantzes in Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire: Cannons and Corona. Delegates were tasked with managing the affairs of a declining Eastern Roman Empire while simultaneously fighting the Coronavirus epidemic. As a loyal supporter and Confidant to Emperor Constantine, Lara passed directives that protected her people and effectively responded to the ever-changing situation.

 

Sofija V. ‘23 competed as Captain JD at MICSUN in the crisis committee of Planet Alcatraz. This crisis was set in a futuristic world in which prisoners were detained for their crimes before they even occurred. These criminals were victims of precognitive crime technology and were sentenced to life in prison on a separate planet. Throughout the committee, prison inmates worked together to escape and return to Earth. Through the course of the committee, Sofija created an arc that involved using the resources of everyone to escape the walls of the prison initially but ended up returning to Earth by herself due to the selfish nature of her crisis character.

 

Benjamin C. ‘23 and Ishaan A. ‘23 co-represented the Republic of France in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) committee, where they debated strategies to transfer the infrastructures of countries from non-renewable energies to renewable energies. As France, Ben and Ishaan had a head start in the renewables race and used that position to push for reforms and work with other developed nations to support less developed countries.

 

Max B. ‘23 represented Sudan in the UNEP. Max discussed solutions to the current water crisis. Specifically, he suggested ways in which nations could maintain viable water sources for their populations. Max helped to pass a resolution that incorporated these solutions.

 

Michaela F. ‘24 represented Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in Managing the Munich Massacre: 1972. Delegates in this committee were tasked with rescuing the Israeli hostages implicated, as well as creating long-term plans for Israel-Pakistan affairs. Michaela worked to devise an effective strategy to save these athletes while ensuring that all nation’s sovereignties were respected and upheld. Michaela co-authored and passed a resolution that successfully freed the hostages and established channels of communication for negotiations between Israel and Pakistan.

 

Addy B. ‘24 represented Susan in the United Nations Council on the Status of Women. Delegates discussed the residual effects of women’s rights movements and debated topics such as women’s economic, political, and educational rights. Addy co-authored and passed a resolution paper addressing these concerns in developed and developing countries.

 

Madi V. ‘24 represented Afghanistan in the Economic and Financial committee. This committee debated solutions to the ongoing Cryptocurrency controversy and considered ways to make cryptocurrency safer. Madi advocated for AI tracking of cryptocurrency, education of cryptocurrency customers, and an international reserve to decrease cryptocurrency volatility. Ultimately, Madi co-authored and passed a resolution paper that successfully addressed these issues.

 

Kai W. ‘24 represented France in ECOFIN, in which delegates debated the growing role of cryptocurrency in modern-day society. Specifically, Kai was involved in debates over potential solutions to this growing controversy. These included the creation of a reserve for cryptocurrency and the implementation of nationally based coins. Kai was involved in authoring and passing a resolution paper that advocated increasing cryptocurrency regulations while encouraging its growth.

 

Mehereen C. ‘25 represented Sudan in ECOFIN, in which delegates discussed the issues involved with cryptocurrency. Specifically, Mehereen worked to combat environmental and security concerns. Mehereen helped her bloc to successfully pass the “Ice Ice BB” resolution, which emphasized solutions to the Proof of Stake controversy and concerns with terrorism.

Andrea M. ‘25 represented France in UNHRC, in which delegates discussed the prevention of water scarcity and climate change. The committee devised two resolution papers ensuring each nation’s interests were addressed. France provided financial stability for these resolutions and drew inspiration from The Paris Agreement when negotiating solutions. As a sponsor, France played a significant role in the Rehabilitation, Cleanliness, Sustainability, Distribution (RCSD) working paper.

 

Helina L. ‘25 represented France in UNCSW: the Residual Effects of Egalitarian Movements. This committee centered on ensuring women’s protection after significant protests and movements. Delegates debated how to ensure women’s safety and work towards equal rights. Helina assisted her bloc in writing a resolution to increase education surrounding women’s rights, improve police response to domestic violence, establish gender quotas for positions of power, and increase job opportunities for women.

 

Lauren T. ‘26 represented Afghanistan in UNHRC: The Water Crisis Flooding the 21st Century. Lauren discussed solutions to the water scarcity crisis and ways the committee could assist in gaining access to clean and accessible water. Lauren helped her bloc to write a resolution that successfully tackled these issues.

 

Zoe M. ‘26 represented Sudan in the United Nations Human Rights Committee, in which debate centered around the current water crisis. Zoe worked to help her country by ensuring that the needs of developing countries were met in her resolution. Specifically, she emphasized the importance of developed-developing country partnerships in temporarily curbing the effects of the water crisis. Zoe helped to pass the RCDS resolution paper, which focused on catering to individual issues from all countries.