Established in 1976 by Mrs. Fran Duncan	2008 Awards VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT MODEL UN Dr. Beverly Questad, VSD MUN Coordinator Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver, WA 98685 Phone: 360-313-4200 - - Email -Fax: 360-313-4201
Judging Criteria for Position Paper Preparation
POSITION PAPERS *Strong research indicated through elaborations and examples *True country position Complete and with Professional Voice * Grammar: Fluency and Conventions	First Place: Elizabeth Kaley, SHS Second Place: Emma Hallas, SHS Third Place: Sierra Gernhart, SHS Fourth Place: Julie Baumgardner, SHS, and Nick Shaw, VSAA Honorable Mention: James Bryant, SHS
Judging Criteria for Speaker Presentation and Caucus Participation - Committee Two Committee One: Mr. Jeremiah Thompson, Moderator Best Speaker Awards Committee Two: Ms. Jessica Ruso, Moderator Best Speaker Awards Rapporteur: Teresa lane, VSAA First Place: Teresa Lane, VSAA Second Place: James Bryant, SHS Third Place: Sierra Gernhart, SHS Honorable Mention: Willie Goforth, VSAA Rapporteur: Colleen Kimsey, VSAA, The Singing Rapporteur First Place: Zach Byrd, SHS Second Place: Colleen Kimsey, VSAA Third Place: Amanda Beggs, VSAA Honorable Mention: Ben Bolte, VSAA  SPEAKING PRESENTATION is... * audible * expressive and self-confident with good posture * fluent *appropriate dress  POLICY STATEMENTS give... *accurate representation of country *substantiated position DIPLOMACY *respectful in diplomatic attitude, dress and conduct *active participant* substantive contributions to decision-making process * helps reach consensus QUESTIONS & ANSWERS *Asks well constructed, representative questions and shows * knowledge of issue and political savvy, critical thinking *logical reasoning and *knowledge of UN protocol, documents, history, philosophy and goals SPEECHES show understanding of... *United Nations and involved countries and *affirmative or negative argument(s) are substantiated with strong evidence and analysis, and * information is relevant and fresh (not the same as previous speaker's) LOSING POINTS * lack of diplomatic respect for MUN process * out of character for respective delegate country Best Delegation selected by Mike Brinker, 2008 Head Judge Former SHS MUN Delegate for 4 years, Former Clark College Delegate for 2 years, Currently in Air Force and college Selection based on speaking and position paper criteria. First Place: India Elizabeth Kaley and Emma Hallas Second Place: DRC (Congo) Julie Baumgardner and Sierra Gernhart Third Place: Japan Zach Byrd and Joseph Fleck Fourth Place: Turkey James Bryant and Zach Byrd Honorable Mention: Egypt Ben Bolte and Andrew Walker