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Kelly Misch
Communications Director
Chardon Local Schools
440.286.0409
CHARDON, OH (February 23, 2024) — The latest adventure of Chardon High School's Model United Nations was the CLEIMUN24 (Cleveland International MUN) three-day conference, Feb. 14-16, that hosted over 300 delegates at St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, OH. Twenty-five* Hilltoppers represented CHS, passing several resolutions and leading many coalitions of delegates from different schools.
This year's international conference theme was The Interaction of Developing Technology and Global Affairs. Delegates explored how technologies like AI, social media, and automation influence international relations.
Advisor Mrs. Kristen Niedzwiecki stated, "Our Model U.N. students have been working so hard all year and have been learning and growing. They represent both our staff and Chardon High School so well."
Notable achievements at the CLEIMUN24 conference included senior Devney Rich earning an award.
Advisor Mrs. Kristen Niedzwiecki added, "Senior Faith Fox has been training since last summer as co-chair of the World Health Organization committee, and she was amazing."
Transportation for the CLEIMUN24 conference was provided by Chardon Schools bus drivers Julie Petrowski and Lauren Zingale.
*CLEIMUN24 — Chardon Delegates: SENIORS — Faith Fox**, Skylar Duval-Lewis**, Julia Ellington, Jennifer Kogovsek, Lia Gutierrez, Allison Milks, Madison Primc**, Teagan Sprague; JUNIORS — Carrie Evans, Brooke Galinac, Dominic Iskra, Lainey Mardula, Devney Rich; SOPHOMORES — Maddie Green, Joel Houser, Rose McDonald, Violet Schmidt, Julia Siebert, Abbi Wise; FRESHMEN Alexandria Adams, Abrielle Allen, Payton Baar, Rory Duval-Lewis, John Gutka, Grace Lesiak
UP AHEAD
Next up is the Spring Model U.N. Conference, which will be held Feb. 28-29 at Case Western Reserve University. Best wishes to Abrielle Allen, Skylar Duval-Lewis, Cassidy Grau and Teagan Sprague as they represent CHS in the final MUN conference of the school year.
ABOUT MUN
Hosted by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, MUN is an educational simulation of the United Nations wherein students serve in the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real-world issues with the policies and perspectives of their assigned country.
Through MUN, Chardon students become more engaged in and knowledgeable of international political issues while developing their communication, deliberation, leadership, and debate skills. Many different kinds of talents can be developed via participation in MUN conferences - including such skills as teamwork, expository and persuasive writing and negotiation that are important for personal development and future success.
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