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Model UN Shines at 29th Brown University Simulated United Nations

Kent School's Model United Nations team competed at the 29th Brown University Simulated United Nations (BUSUN), where students engaged in dynamic debate, earned top recognition, and enjoyed a post-conference dinner with alumni.

Led by Ms. Thomsen and Ms. Schade, ten Kent delegates each took on a distinct committee assignment, stepping into the roles of diplomats tasked with building consensus on complex global issues. Throughout the weekend, they collaborated, negotiated, and crafted resolutions alongside nearly 1,000 high school participants from across the country.

Kent Delegates & Committees:

  • John R. ‘26  – Janissary Agha, The Last Bastion: The Fall of Constantinople (Crisis)
     
  • Emma S. '27 – Cuba, ECLAC: Reinforcing Regional Food Security Systems (ECOSOC)
     
  • Lisa N. '28 – Amy Reinhardt, Netflix Board of Directors (Specialized)
     
  • Oscar C. '29 – Cuba, DISEC (General Assembly)
     
  • Quinn P. '28 – Cuba, ECOSOC: Climate Finance for Sustainable Development
     
  • Kayla O.'26 – Sam Lee, Security Breach 20250 (Crisis)
     
  • Nicole H. '26 – Cuba, SOCHUM (General Assembly)
     
  • Heidi G. '26 – Position 9, Ad Hoc: War, Isolation, Power (Crisis)
     
  • Jaime A. '26 – Abdolhossein Teymourtash, JCC: Chaos, Khans, and Shahs
     
  • Elaine H. '27 – Cuba, ECOFIN (General Assembly)
     

A special congratulations goes to Jaime A. '26, who earned Best Delegate, the highest honor awarded in a committee, for his outstanding work representing Abdolhossein Teymourtash.

The trip also offered meaningful connections with Kent alumni. Thank you to Will Kirkiles ’24, Logan Pronovost ’22, and Kamsi Nwotite ’25 for taking the time to meet with the team and share their experiences beyond Kent.

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