High Tech High North County's Model United Nations team did not leave Tustin High School's 22nd Annual MUN Conference empty-handed. They left with not only awards and knowledge on persisting problems, but also lasting memories and the inspiration to change the world around them. 1,300 delegates from thirty-two high schools and four middle schools from all around the globe gathered on the 22nd and 23rd of November to resolve persisting issues. Your fellow Raptors represented various countries and discussed topics ranging from pandemic outbreaks - such as Ebola - to global youth suicide to human trafficking and nuclear weapons.
Upon arrival, students recognized familiar faces and exchanged friendly smiles. Delegates filled the gymnasium as music filled their ears. The gymnasium was decorated with flags from Afghanistan, all the way to Zimbabwe. The principle, President of Tustin High School's MUN team, and student founders of the Breaking Barriers Project were introduced. The Breaking Barriers Project is a non-profit organization founded by members of the MUN team, who raise funds for underprivileged children around the world. To learn more, visit www.breakingbarriersproject.com or www.facebook.com/breakingbarriersproject.
Members of our team showed their dedication by arriving to school as early as 5:15 AM during their Thanksgiving break. A special thank you to not only all the students who put time and effort into preparing essays and spent a part of their break at an all-day conference, but also to the parents and Mrs. Howard as well. Thank you, parents, for taking time out of your busy schedules to drive students and for giving up your children for two days. Thank you to Mrs. Howard for providing transportation, the delectable doughnuts, and the endless laughter.
If you wish to be a change-maker, join the Model United Nations elective and the Diplomacy Club with Mrs. Howard or attend the presentation by Korean refugees at our school on December 4th. Mahatma Gandhi once said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Upon arrival, students recognized familiar faces and exchanged friendly smiles. Delegates filled the gymnasium as music filled their ears. The gymnasium was decorated with flags from Afghanistan, all the way to Zimbabwe. The principle, President of Tustin High School's MUN team, and student founders of the Breaking Barriers Project were introduced. The Breaking Barriers Project is a non-profit organization founded by members of the MUN team, who raise funds for underprivileged children around the world. To learn more, visit www.breakingbarriersproject.com or www.facebook.com/breakingbarriersproject.
Members of our team showed their dedication by arriving to school as early as 5:15 AM during their Thanksgiving break. A special thank you to not only all the students who put time and effort into preparing essays and spent a part of their break at an all-day conference, but also to the parents and Mrs. Howard as well. Thank you, parents, for taking time out of your busy schedules to drive students and for giving up your children for two days. Thank you to Mrs. Howard for providing transportation, the delectable doughnuts, and the endless laughter.
If you wish to be a change-maker, join the Model United Nations elective and the Diplomacy Club with Mrs. Howard or attend the presentation by Korean refugees at our school on December 4th. Mahatma Gandhi once said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Written by Leily Rezvani