Model UN Wins Best Delegate, Commendations at Dartmouth
Millbrook Model UN was recently upgraded from a club to a class, and the added structure is already paying off. After months of preparation—including hosting a model UN event for local middle schoolers—MillMUN students showed out at Dartmouth’s annual model UN conference, bringing home three awards for their diplomatic prowess.
Over 500 high school students attended DartMUN, working together to solve real-world crises through diplomacy and debate. This year the conference featured committees that tackled historical issues like Japan’s 1936 Kodoha Revolution and the more recent struggle between USAID and DOGE. They also imagined a future post-apocalyptic world, taking on energy and security crises. In General Assemblies, the students dealt with international security, humanitarian issues, and various legal questions.
Michael Philipp ’27 participated in the Legal Committee General Assembly, representing Denmark in one of the largest DartMUN groups. His standout work on issues regarding international waters and data privacy earned him the Best Delegate award. According to MillMUN Instructor Owen Kelley ’17, Michael is the first Millbrook student in about a decade to bring home this honor. In addition to Michael, two more MillMUN diplomats earned Verbal Commendations at DartMUN: Annabelle Pratt ’27 and Jack Molinaro ’27.
Serving as Ambassador Kovrig of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Canada in the Future Crisis Committee, Annabelle took on the Chinese government. Thanks to her leadership—which at one point involved her heading a cult—Canada gained independence from their conquerors. “This was my third year attending DartMUN, and I always look forward to this trip,” said Annabelle. “These conferences are very challenging because you are surrounded by really intelligent people who push you academically. DartMUN has sharpened my abilities as a student, and though it is rigorous, I find it very rewarding (especially when I win). I look forward to next year!
Jack played the role of Republican Senator John Barrasso on the United States Senate committee on Foreign Relations. His work revolved around U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil and the regulation of narcotics across borders. “I feel proud of myself and of my peers who also won awards this weekend,” noted Jack. “I put in a lot of work both in and out of conference to get this commendation, and it was a real honor to be recognized in front of all of the bright minds at Dartmouth.”
Mr. Kelley emphasized that all of our MillMUN members accomplished great things at the conference, representing their school with distinction. Thanks to the hard work of MillMUN and their peer organizations, the future of international diplomacy is in good hands!
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Mr. Kelley emphasized that all of our MillMUN members accomplished great things at the conference, representing their school with distinction. Thanks to the hard work of MillMUN and their peer organizations, the future of international diplomacy is in good hands!
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