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Plymouth North students prepare for the Model UN conference in Boston

By: Liam Husband

We meet once per week, first learning about how Model UN works and then carry out a simulation if time permits. As soon as our country and committee assignments come in we spend the rest of the meeting doing country research, and doing further research in order to write a position paper on the assigned topics,” said Clark This year Plymouth North has been given the countries Australia and Afghanistan to represent Students are tasked with many different roles and scenarios Within these different conferences, students work with other countries to determine solutions and to do what s best for their respective countries This year I have Afghanistan and I’m in the Security Council

, ” said Senior Model UN member JJ Wilson While being in this category Wilson has to ensure safety and communicate effectively “I’m looking forward to being a diplomat and proposing my ideas in a very intense and straightforward way,” said Wilson

Not only is it important to learn about how the UN functions, Model UN provides students with great opportunities for expanding presentation and social skills

“The best part of Model UN is being able to get out of your comfort zone, you get to talk to people you don’t know, and learn new things about other schools, countries, and current events,” said Senior Model UN member Kelly Palmer Model UN looks just like the real thing as students have countr

Andrews has helped out with numerous events including crafts fairs, pep rallies, Basketball Bonanza, Powder Puff and concession stand at football games

Fundraising for your class as part of the PAC and each history class comes down to vote on who they think the best candidate is on a google form,”said Chase

Once the election results are tallied and the councils are formed, faculty advisors help at meetings E-board advisor Mrs Evan Ward said, “I am the advisor and Mr Tocci is the assistant advisor. Together, our job is to help facilitate the goals and vision of the council ” Members of the executive board have opportunities for leadership on a larger scale too Ward said, “There's a state student council that has leadership field trips students can participate in and bring back what they learn to North ” Interacting with his fellow officers is a highlight of being part of Stuco for Chase Chase said, “My favorite part of being in student council as a whole is the people that I get to spend so much time with I really think that everyone in the organization in and out of our school is such a great person and I enjoy meeting like minded people and exchanging ideas/information ”

For anyone who is interested in learning more about Plymouth North’s Student Council, check out their Instagram account @pnhs.stuco or attend a general council meeting every other Friday in the PAC name tags, and plaques to hold up when wanting to interject

Just like the real deal, students undergo a moderated caucus, which is controlled by the chair and an unmoderated caucus which is more of a collaborative breakout group debate They go through the day's agenda, and vote on matters that come up

Teamwork is very important because many students throughout the day will pass notes and align with other countries if they think it is beneficial

“While there is no pressure to talk there is nothing that makes the trip better than seeing our students fully engaged in the Model UN process It’s also really cool that our students meet other students from all over the country and world and stay in touch with them long after the conference,” said Clark