RCHS to compete in Model United Nations
February 16, 17 & 18, 2007
The RCPSF is delighted to be a major sponsor of the first Model UN to be held in our area. Representatives from eight high schools, headed by the delegation from Rockbridge County High School, will research and discuss world problems and solutions.
Topics: Security Council
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Situation in Lebanon
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Trans-border rebels in Africa -
Disarmament and International Security Committee -
Drug cartels and security
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Nuclear proliferation within the non-proliferation treaty -
Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee -
Ideological conflicts and ethnic cleansing -
Rights of women in developing nations
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World Health Organization -
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Sanitation and development
Important Highlights and Schedule
Feb. 16: Rules and procedure review
Opening banquet
Keynote address by W&L President Ken Ruscio
Delegation meetings and committee work
Feb. 17: Morning Session
Delegate and committee work
Public session: 1:30 – 5:30
Huntley Hall, W&L campus
Delegates in session debating and voting on resolutions
Interested members of the public are invited!
Dinner and closing ceremonies, VMI Moody Hall
Address by VMI Superintendent Gen. J.H.B. Peay
Dance/social for delegates
Feb. 18: Tours available to local attractions
Quick Facts:
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RCHS’ adopted country is Sierra Leone
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W&L faculty involved include Prof. Mark Rush and Prof. Robert Strong
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Position papers prepared by volunteer W&L students
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RCHS faculty sponsors: Peggy Hays, Sharon Myrick, Phyllis Parker, Amanda Conway, Danielle Burton, Megan George
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Eight students from Maury River Middle School and Rockbridge Middle School will serve as pages
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Ten W&L and ten VMI students providing expertise and support
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Seminars for visiting teacher/sponsors will be conducted by Prof. Rosemary Sheldon of VMI’s History Dept.
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More than 150 participants