MODEL UN PRESENTATION

A great crowd of people came to listen to our delegation. Thank you all.

Seated from left to right: Kayla Mallett, Katie Bates, Joi Ellington, Jessica Cornish, Katie Orvin, Lisa Yaxis, Jennifer McGriff, Katie Damon, Ashley Wright.

Marisol Slater arrived a few minutes late (seated far left) but got right into the discussion.

Well the ladies were prepared, as always, and we had quite a crowd and we were happy to welcome Dr. Tamara Burk. The ladies took turn talking about their experiences, the challenges, the frustrations, the exhilaration of the Model UN. As each spoke, they became very animated, recalling all of their favorite moments, as well as all the work. Then they started talking about the fun and finally took questions from those present. Dr. Burk asked about, what else, Leadership. All the ladies took turn answering that question, but I think the moment was all Jessica Cornish's. She answered with feeling and exceptional depth about being able to have a voice, to try to make a difference, coming together and being, excuse the corny expression "all you can be". She spoke from the heart and I think everyone present was deeply moved by her speech. I know many of my students who attended talked about how much fun it was listening to the delegation. They also talked about the feelings they got from the delegation, that what they were saying wasn't just words, but true feelings. They were greatly impressed as to the knowledge and expertise of the Model UN delegation. I could not of have been prouder, rather like a 'mother hen' I was so pleased and proud of these young ladies. They have travelled wide and far, and have come back all the much more then when they left. Their accomplishment, their success is Columbia College's accomplishment and success. Thank you ladies!