WFS Model UN Makes Strong Debut at Garnet Valley Conference, Earns Best Delegate Honors

Jacob Reitemeyer ‘29 won Best Delegate for his contributions to the UN Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee. Along with fellow Friends delegate Marci Pao '28, they led discussions on social media use and regulation, engaged in debate, formed coalitions, and worked toward resolutions.  

Nora Abd El Kader ‘27, representing the United States, and Scarlett Murphy ‘27, representing Iran, focused their efforts in the United Nations Environmental Assembly. That committee worked on resolutions related to fossil fuel use, alternative energy, and security.

Model UN conferences typically include a historical crisis committee, where delegates assume the perspective of specific historical figures in major world events. Decker Reitemeyer ‘27 served as Vice President Thomas Jefferson, while Sebastian Pellathy ‘28 took on the role of Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert, as the key members of President John Adams' cabinet. The crisis committee worked to avoid war with both Britain and France as the XYZ affair unfolded. Both delegates put forth strong resolutions to strengthen the U.S. Navy while avoiding war with either European power.

The Quakers will compete in the Tower Hill Model UN Conference later this spring.