Several Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts students received recognition at the 56th Arkansas Model United Nations Conference that was held Nov. 19-20 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Representing the nation of Zimbabwe, ASMSA earned recognition for Best Position Papers and runner-up for Outstanding Delegation. Senior Alec Gatewood of Smackover, a member of the Zimbabwe delegation, received honorable mention for Outstanding Delegate on the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security). Junior Claire Green of North Little Rock, who also served as a member of the Zimbabwe delegation, received honorable mention for Outstanding Delegate for the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee).
Other ASMSA students who earned recognition included:
- Seniors Max Green of North Little Rock serving as a delegate for Togo and Bryson Austin of Benton as a delegate for Vietnam received honorable mention for Outstanding Delegate on the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security).
- Junior David Clark of Harrison received honorable mention for Outstanding Delegate on the Second Committee (Economics and Finance). Clark served as a delegate for the Togo delegation.
- Sophomore Kacie Koen of Benton received an honorable mention for Outstanding Delegate for the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee) as a member of the Togo delegation.
- Juniors Arindam Deb of White Hall and Joshua Williams of Searcy and sophomore Courtland Callis of Alexander each received honorable mention for Outstanding Delegates to the Novice General Assembly Committee. Deb was a member of the Vietnam delegation while Williams and Callis were members of the Libya delegation.
The Arkansas Model UN is an experiential learning activity with the primary goal of providing high school students with a unique opportunity to enhance their communication skills, improve their critical thinking skills and increase their understanding of diplomacy and international politics