Baldwin’s MUN Club demonstrated that academic excellence does not stay within the confines of Baldwin’s campus; rather, it crosses waters, touches unfamiliar places, and leaves an impact. From February 25th to March 2nd, it happened to be in Florida, at FHSMUN 47.
Ten students, with pride and resilience, represented both their island and their school. These students were: Amaia Fiol, Alexander Van Nort, Lorenzo Carrillo, Maria del Mar, Monica Diaz, Sabrina Feliciano, Luis Kury, Sophia Mojena, Sebastian Ortiz, Isabella Rivera Estrella. They engaged in four days of high-intensive debate and diplomacy, and in the process, made history.
They accommodated themselves to strange, foreign environments in an entirely different way of debating and were rewarded for their efforts. Baldwin’s delegation of Norway (composed by Amaia Fiol, Sophia Mojena, Sabrina Feliciano, Isabella Rivera Estrella) won “Distinguished Delegation,” an achievement considered the second highest overall honor of the competition.
Out of numerous schools in the Florida district, Baldwin was recognized as one of the best. Most notably, Puerto Rico was the first non-Florida and Lantinx school in FHSMUN to win more than one award in a single competition.
Other notable achievements were acquired from the following students: Sebastián Ortiz, a freshman from the Class of 2029, and Sabrina Feliciano, a junior from the Class of 2027.
Sebastián, considered to be one of the youngest delegates from Baldwin’s group of students and the competition as a whole, was awarded as the “Most Improved Delegate.” In the UN Women’s committee, Sebastian not only showed excellent skills and diplomacy at such a young age, but also demonstrated how today’s generation is more than capable of leading us towards a better future. Furthermore, he showed that gender should never be a limiting factor in discussions of equality for all.
Sabrina Feliciano was recognized for her technical writing skills, awarding her the “Best Position Paper” prize in her committee. Within the group in which she debated and shared ideas, her writing skills and capabilities stood out, another testament to the formidable education, legacy, and opportunities Baldwin School uniquely offers its students.
We celebrate BMUN’s for their accomplishments, and thank them for representing us with such academic excellence and aptitude. This was the first time Puerto Rico participated in FHSMUN, a feat which proves that BWN thrives even in the face of adversity. Puerto Rico might be considered an underdog, but is still a force to be reckoned with.
#GOBULLS!
