JEFFERSON — Preparation and hard work have paid off for the Jefferson Area High School’s Model United Nations team. The team placed first out of 12 schools at the Youngstown State University competition and second out of 19 schools at the Kent State University Ashtabula competition.
Along with the team being rewarded with outstanding placement, there were also individual awards given. At the Kent competition, nine delegates received the Excellent Award, and four delegates received the Superior Award, said John Patterson, Model U.N. adviser.
There were also individual awards earned at the Youngstown competition. Four delegates were awarded the Presidential Award, three delegates received the Delegate Award, and three other participants received both. The recipients of the Presidential Award are chosen by the chairman of the committee, and the recipients of the Delegate Award are chosen by other students in the committee, said Patterson.
The Model U.N. students are very proud of their accomplishments. “I think we did really well, especially the younger kids who recently joined. We should have a strong team next year,” said Donald Johnson III, junior.
“I felt that we did very well. A multiple amount of people won awards and we placed second (at Kent). Everyone tried their hardest,” said Jordan Bevins, senior.
Patterson is also pleased with the results of the team and is proud of his students. “Our success at both conferences is due to the hard work and dedication of our fine students. It reflects well upon themselves, their parents and their community,” he said.
Some members of the U.N. team feel they gained awareness in reply to the experience.
“It’s not really a matter of what we could have done differently. At both conferences, we worked our hardest and put plenty of time in preparing. Unfortunately, there were some outside variables that negatively affected us at Kent, but we kept our heads up and we were just strengthened for YSU,” said Jacquelyn Baker, senior.
Others felt there were a few improvements that could have been made.
“For next year’s Model U.N. conference, the team could practice the depth of debate. For Kent this year, we were focused on appearance and intimidation, lacking the talent of the actual debate,” said Jenna March, junior.
Courtney Painter, junior, was observant, as well. “Sure we knew our policies and we were prepared; however, we didn’t apply our intelligence. For next year, we need to practice presenting what we know in a diligent manner,” she said.
In all, the team had a successful year, and everyone hopes to have an even better year next year, said Patterson.
In other news, Ed Robinson, sports editor for the school newspaper J-Hi Life, has been invited to write for The Gazette.
“We look for students who can write, but also writers who understand what they are writing about and can make a story interesting. We looked at the features he did and like how he captured the spirit of the person,” said John Broom, sports and business editor for The Gazette.
“I am thrilled that my work is being noticed by local papers. It is truly an honor,” said Robinson.
The J-Hi Life adviser is pleased to learn about accomplishments, as well. “A partnership with the town newspaper where our journalism students are recognized and valued is extraordinary, especially when there is a limited means of motivation,” said Karen Klein.
For Robinson, writing sports articles for the school newspaper was a great decision. “I have a profound love for sports and I find joy in writing about them,” he said. “I had English with Mrs. Klein my junior year and it was brought to my attention that I had a talent for writing. She asked me if I wanted to write, and ever since I have been in journalism.”
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