Not Your Typical Model

Model United Nations (MUN) is a zero period elective that requires an application(due last week). Taught by Mr. Baker, this class gives students the opportunity to represent SJHHS in MUN conferences throughout the Orange County area. The class counts as one year of elective credit if taken both semesters.

“MUN is a class were you participate in mock United Nations conferences, and you get to debate with delegates from another school to draft potential resolutions as if you are actually in the United Nations,” said Adrienne Pham (11).

“The actual class itself is pretty laid back, a lot of it is preparing for conferences which means drafting position papers and doing  research, and when we are preparing for conferences we are learning about the world around us,” said Ketan Singh (11).

The class is heavily centered around public speaking as debate plays a huge role in the class.

“A lot of people who join MUN are confident in speaking and like to prove that they are right, but not necessarily in a bad way and people who like to debate with others in a diplomatic way.”[/pullquote] said Maria Gasch (12).

MUN has received over 60 applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Baker has said that they are trying to narrow it down to 38 students, the decision will be made after the interviews take place on the 16th and 17th of April.

The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year has already passed, but students should consider taking the class in the following years as it is great for college applications and is overall a great experience.