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Students attend Model UN events in New York and Miami

Two dozen of RE's Model United Nations team members participated in the National High School Model United Nations event March 9-11 in New York City, engaging in debates with other students and interacting with diplomatic representatives of various countries. They also had the honor of meeting Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient and education activist in front of the Non-Violence sculpture on the United Nations plaza. The trip was guided by Model UN coach Stephen Allen.
Established in 1975, conference aims to help students become more aware of the global issues of the 21st century and find ways to arrive at mutual understanding and common ground. 

Eight students also participated in the MIA Model United Nations (MIAMUN 7) conference at Palmer Trinity School March 1-2 along with students from Palmer Trinity, Westminster Christian School and St. Andrews School. Maya Fern '25 earned the "Ambassador Award" for her work as a delegate for the Human Rights Commission.

Model UN attendees (New York)
Henry Berler '25
Lucas Blanco '24
Matias Blanco '25
Marella Rebessi '24
Ana Gonzalez '26
Nina Gumbs '24
Carlos Horcasitas '25
Francesca Lopez '24
Jake Perdigon '24
Eliana Silberwasser '26
Elisa Sotero '24
Mike Zoi '24
Lauren Page '24
Sindhu Talluri '25
Kateryna Khovorstina '25
Sofia Martin '25
Pia Drulard '24
Riley Sepin '25
Hudson Kaplan '25
Carlos Fernandez '25
Armin Stamante '26
Veronica Luzine '26
Vanessa Balson '26
Maya Fern '25
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