Students Place at Virginia Model United Nations Conference

Eighteen students represented our school at Virginia Model United Nations (UN), hosted at the University of Virginia, where they participated in a wide range of dynamic and thought-provoking committees.

From a historically grounded 1773 House of Lords, to General Assembly discussions on global food scarcity, to a fully fictional committee inspired by Fallout: New Vegas, students tackled complex issues, debated thoughtfully, and embodied their assigned roles with confidence and creativity.

“All students learned new skills, proved themselves to be braver than they knew, and impressed me beyond measure,” said Advisor and History Teacher Dr. Jenna Ross. “We had two awards, given to Emma G. '27 and Aubrey M. '27, both for poised portrayals of their assigned roles.”

Before the conference, students enhanced their experience with an experiential learning visit to Monticello, enjoying lunch at the historic Michie Tavern and exploring Thomas Jefferson’s home. While initially hesitant, students quickly embraced the opportunity—bringing classroom learning from U.S. History and AP U.S. History to life through discussion, diplomacy, and debate.

The trip proved to be both academically enriching and personally rewarding, leaving students more confident, curious and inspired.