MONROE - On March 22 and 23, around 600 Wisconsin high school students assumed the identities and world-views of diplomats from UN member states at the annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations conference. They had to adopt the perspectives of the nations they represented, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as they debated current issues, drafted resolutions, and negotiated with allies and adversaries to try to resolve world conflicts. To prepare for the simulation, Model UN delegates researched and wrote position papers that address the needs, goals and foreign policies of the countries they represent.
This year, three Monroe High School students, Madeline Arnold, Karly Placek and Therese Veidt, received awards of excellence for their position papers. Only 10 papers are selected for this recognition from around 600 position papers submitted. Therese Veidt, an A.F.S. exchange student from Norway, served on the Human Rights Council, which was offered for the first time as a simulation at the Wisconsin High School Model U.N. conference.
Karen Fowdy and Jim Tostrud advise the MHS Model U.N. organization. Jerry Guth, veteran Model U.N. advisor and recently retired from MHS, also accompanied the group to the conference.
This year, three Monroe High School students, Madeline Arnold, Karly Placek and Therese Veidt, received awards of excellence for their position papers. Only 10 papers are selected for this recognition from around 600 position papers submitted. Therese Veidt, an A.F.S. exchange student from Norway, served on the Human Rights Council, which was offered for the first time as a simulation at the Wisconsin High School Model U.N. conference.
Karen Fowdy and Jim Tostrud advise the MHS Model U.N. organization. Jerry Guth, veteran Model U.N. advisor and recently retired from MHS, also accompanied the group to the conference.
