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The Lake Braddock Middle School Model United Nations program is designed to introduce younger students to the world of international diplomacy, debate, and collaborative problem-solving. If you have ever been curious about how countries negotiate on the world stage — or if you just want to strengthen your public speaking and research skills — the MS MUN program is the perfect place to start.

Meetings

The MS MUN club meets every week during the school year. Meetings cover the fundamentals of Model UN: learning how committees work, practicing speeches, exploring current global issues, and preparing for mock conferences. No background knowledge is required — advisors and student mentors will guide you through everything from day one.
MS MUN meets every Wednesday in Ms. Sypher’s room (H212). Keep an eye out for any schedule adjustments around school breaks or special events.
Interested in joining? Fill out the interest form and the MS leadership team will be in touch.

Join the MS Club

Express your interest in the Middle School Model UN program by filling out this short form.

Mock Conferences

Mock conferences are one of the most exciting parts of the MS MUN experience. They are in-house simulations where students take on the role of country delegates and work through a real committee topic using the same procedures used at official MUN conferences. Mocks give you a chance to practice your skills — speeches, negotiation, resolution writing — in a structured but supportive environment before you ever set foot at an outside conference.

Current Mock: Crisis — Continent Pacifica

The MS program’s current mock conference is a crisis committee centered on a fictional geopolitical scenario: Crisis: Continent Pacifica. In a crisis committee, delegates must respond to fast-moving, unfolding events rather than debating a single static topic. This format demands quick thinking, creative diplomacy, and the ability to adapt your country’s strategy as new developments emerge in the committee room. The mock is led by an experienced student staff:
RoleStaff Member
ChairSabreen Ahmed
ChairEliora Teshome
Backroom DirectorQuinn Tran-Reisman
Backroom DirectorConnor Moora
Chairs run the main committee floor, manage debate, and keep order under parliamentary procedure. Backroom directors facilitate the crisis arc — feeding in new directives, evaluating delegate actions, and advancing the narrative of the scenario. Together, the staff team creates an immersive, challenging simulation that mirrors what students will encounter at competitive conferences.

What to Expect

Middle school is the ideal time to build the habits that make a great MUN delegate. Here is a look at what the program will teach you:
1

Understand How MUN Works

Your first meetings will demystify Model UN — what committees are, how sessions are structured, and what the rules of parliamentary procedure mean in practice. By the time you attend a mock or conference, the format will feel familiar.
2

Research a Country and Topic

Every delegate represents a specific country on a specific issue. You will learn how to research your country’s real-world foreign policy positions and translate that research into persuasive arguments.
3

Give Speeches

Public speaking is at the core of MUN. You will practice formal speeches (called “speakers’ list speeches”) and more informal lobbying conversations with other delegates. The club environment is encouraging — everyone is learning together.
4

Write Resolutions

Resolutions are the documents that committees produce to address the topic at hand. You will learn the structure of a resolution — preambulatory clauses that acknowledge background context and operative clauses that propose concrete action.
5

Collaborate with Fellow Delegates

MUN is a team sport as much as an individual one. Building blocs, merging working papers, and finding common ground with delegates who represent very different countries is a core skill — and one of the most rewarding parts of the activity.
6

Prepare for Real Conferences

As your skills develop, the MS program will prepare you to attend official MUN conferences. The mock conference experience, combined with regular meeting practice, means you will arrive at your first conference confident and ready to compete.
Do not worry about being perfect right away. Every experienced MUN delegate was once a first-timer. Showing up, asking questions, and volunteering to speak — even when it is intimidating — is how you improve fastest.

Meet the Secretariat

Learn about the student leaders who run the LBSS MUN program.

Contact MS Leadership

Have a question about the Middle School program? Reach out to MS leadership directly.

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