Oyster Bay Middle/High School Model UN students visit the United Nations
Members of Oyster Bay Middle/High School's Model United Nations club had the unique opportunity of visiting the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan on May 18.
These students, deeply passionate about international affairs, arrived with a strong foundation in how countries interact and a genuine curiosity about the history of the UN. A guided tour took them through some of the most iconic spaces, including the Security Council chamber, the General Assembly Hall and the Economic and Social Council. Along the way, students learned about the founding of the United Nations after World War II, its enduring mission to preserve peace and its ongoing efforts to coordinate international responses to poverty, pollution, refugee migration and other pressing global challenges.
The students’ enthusiasm clearly left an impression. The tour guide was struck by the depth and range of questions students asked and answered, spanning topics from the Atlantic Charter and the Cuban Missile Crisis to the composition of the Security Council and how the UN is approaching the rise of artificial intelligence. The guide told the group that they showed the kind of curiosity and engagement that could one day lead them to careers at the United Nations itself, closing the tour with an encouraging message: they are the future, and they must stay aware and involved.
Co-Presidents of Model UN, also known as Secretaries General, Maalika Mehta and Emma Hampton, were thrilled by the experience. Going to the United Nations was one of the best field trips I've ever been on, said Hampton. Everyone learned a lot about how international diplomacy functions, and we learned about the building itself. We got to see its individual chambers, where the translators sit. It was really cool.
The club would like to extend its gratitude to Principal Melissa Argaman and Curriculum Associate Kimberly Corbo for their support of Model UN and for making this visit possible.
