Second Annual Ron Clark Academy
Model UN Conference a Success!

With a bang of the gavel by Secretary-General Graham Sweeney, the Second Annual Ron Clark Academy Model United Nations Conference (RCAMUN) was called to order.  On March 2, 2013, over 150 students from eleven schools and coming from five states assembled at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss and debate pressing world issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, access to medication, rights of indigenous people, child protection against violence, and maritime safety.  This authentic simulation of the UN provides a highly professional setting in which to collaborate with peers.

A mix of first time and experienced delegates allowed newcomers to quickly learn the ropes of MUN and engage in high levels of debate and discussion.  The dais, comprised of Georgia Tech and Emory University Model United Nations members, led delegates through a full day of examining issues and coming up with resolutions to address these topics.  Delegates were forced to think at high levels in order to understand and argue these complex matters that affect people around the world.  Freedom Middle School student, Taylor Lathem, stated that at the core of all of these issues, “Humanity must be the first choice.”

RCAMUN Co-Director Adam Dovico stated, “Model United Nations allows students to come together, ask questions, and discuss subject matter that is deep, relevant, and interesting.  With Common Core in our schools now, Model UN ties in perfectly to what the initiative is looking to do – dig for depth of knowledge through questioning and debate.”  Following closing ceremonies, delegates were able to return to normal teenagers and enjoy each other’s company with music and pizza. 

RCAMUN functions as part of the United Nations Association of the United States of America’s Global Classroom® program.  For more information on how to start a program or to find conferences around the globe, you can visit their site.  We also invite you to join us next year for the Third Annual RCAMUN.  Please check the website for details in the coming months. 

Thank you to these participating schools:

Burney-Harris-Lyons

Conyers Middle School

Dare to Dream Young Girls Network

Duke School

Freedom Middle School

Haynes Bridge Middle School

Holcomb Bridge Middle School

Hopewell Middle School

Pendleton Middle School

Richard Hardy Memorial School

The Ron Clark Academy

 

Please check back soon for the announcement of the 3rd Session of the Ron Clark Academy Model UN Conference tentatively scheduled for March 2014!