Est. 1976
by Mrs. Fran Duncan
What is
Model United Nations
All About?

Chad Knight, 2002, addresses the MUN General Assembly

“Bringing Global Perspectives to Future Leaders”

Motto of American Model United Nations

Participate in simulated United Nations sessions.
Select a nation and become a UN delegate. 

How can I participate in a Vancouver School District
Model United Nations?

If you are in one of the schools listed below, check in with the teacher/advisor noted.
If you do not see your school listed, contact Mr. Ralph Emerson (REmerson@vansd.org)

HIGH SCHOOLS

Battle Ground: Mr. Jonas Fridriksson
Camas High School: Ms. Linda Kimball
Columbia River: Ms. Michele Barlean
Communications Academy at JPC: Mr. Dave Barber
Englemoor: Mr. Chris McQueen
Fort: Mr. Jim Stoda with Mike Brinker and Casey Watter, Clark Coaches
Hudson's Bay: Mr. Jeffrey Blevins
Mountain View High School: Mrs. Nancy Bisbee
Prairie: Mr. Jim Pederson
Ridgefield High School: Mr. Ken Bisbee
School of Arts and Academics: Mrs.Leslie Jesson with Chris Hope and Elias Gilman, Student Coaches
Skyview: Dr. Bev Questad (bquestad@vansd.org)

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Alki: Mrs. Ellen Weiss with Alex Rodewald and Devin Cusack, student coaches
Gaiser: Mrs. Marji Ruzicka
Jason Lee: Mrs. Trish Henderson and Mr. Bruce Bromley
Kenmore Middle School: Mr. Tom Petersen
McLoughlin: Mr. Peter Miller with Thomas Chen, student coach
Discovery: Mrs. Melinda Johnson with Elias Gilman and Dan Lowry, student coaches

If you are from a school, check with your school principal or contact
Mr. Ralph Emerson, VSD Model United Nations Coordinator,
Skyview High School, 313-4200, or email him at REmerson@vansd.org

Debate current international issues like

US Role as Global Policeman
Contraband Traffic
Disarmament
Global Warming
Practices Against Children and Women
Statehood for Palestine
Existance of the UN
Veto Power in the Security Council
Security for Israel
International Terrorism

 International MUN session
Photo Available at http://www.thimun.org/

MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Students integrate English, social studies, science concepts and technology skills
to promote advanced application of educational curriculum.

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