By Theresa Cantu
What exactly is Model UN? The “UN” stands for United Nations. The United Nations is an organization of states formed to promote international peace and security. In the club, students role play as representatives of countries that take part in the United Nations. They research current events and complications taking place in other countries so that they may take part in debate at Model UN meets.
Keystone High School’s Model UN team is made up of ten members and is always open to potential members. The purpose of the club is to educate students on the inner workings of a world government. By working together to collaborate ideas, they build social skills such as problem solving, being persuasive in speech, viewing the world from a different perspective, and increasing self-confidence. Mrs. Parker states that the group is made up of “a unique bunch of people,” in explaining that anyone of any personality type may join. The club meets all throughout the school year and participates in roughly two to three matches a year. These usually take place at universities in Ohio and also put on events such as dances and dinners for the participants. The meets are spread out over the year so that members have time to research their topics so that they may properly represent their chosen country in debate. The best debaters are awarded prestigious titles and many opportunities to continue their passion for political debate.
