Page May Four 5, 1973 Student team Delegates, chairmen judged in session by JANET PHIPPEN Box Elder High each issue; worked well with other committee officials; showed an evaluator, Allen well they represent their country and how well prepared they are. They judge the chairmen on eight things known as the rules of procedure: Controlied had rapport with good allowed proper the meeting; delegates; time for debate on Program promotes world community by MARY DICKSON Skyline High “| got involved with the MUN because | wanted to promote a program that would help Utah appreciate the fact that there is a world community and it has a part to play in that community,” stated Harris Vincent, president of Utah’s involved with Duchesne High running Assembly and the MUN a General as a whole, he stressed uneveness_ of preparation as a major difficulty. “Some delegates have prepared vigorously for the assembly; some haven't. This unevenness of preparation renders the program ineffective as a learning experience,’ said Harris. He noted MUN General Assembly. He drew an analogy between the specific examples such as China’s earth couldn’t get past being American, due to lack of preparation and role playing. He emphasized the im- and a spaceship, contending that it is impossible for any nation today to maintain an isolationist position. ‘’We can’t put up walls of : isolation. We have to get together as nations or we'll destroy our spaceship,”” asserted Mr. Vincent. He feels the educational processes should be expanded to take in the scope of the world community. The major objective of the MUN is to ‘‘teach each other about world problems,”’ according to the Assembly President, ‘‘after all, we are world citizens.”- Learning through ticipation in the MUN actual parorganization, resolution, portance and ae they - where of getting in -acttemy-teer their ee i) role of their countries, thus better educational situation,’’ affairs and feel that it is really worth their time and effort. It has taught them a lot about foreign affairs and the fu nections of the U. M, Their any Bonneviilé MUN students is advisors. They considered Chairman Vincent very efficient, Lord Caradon interesting and Charles Yost very impressive. They said the students started out slowly but now that they have started, they are enthusiastic. an objective viewpoint,” declared Mr. Vincent. He acknowledged the lack of understanding concerning parliamentary procedure as a He feels, that it can be out well, say The ushers enjoy their job and they find MUN interesting. They feel this was a good experience to become involved in. Main criticisms were that they felt reading all the notes was a waste of time and all AE other MUN events,” Two said examples she cited were the MUN-sponsored tour to Europe and the scholarship program. Only one person signed up this year for the tour and only four people applied for the five scholarships offered. “If those activities are to MUN from the meetings should have been in one building. Weber students The students from Weber feel they have gained a deeper understanding in foreign affairs and have been helped in_ public be continued there should be more participation,’’ remarked Ms. Ethington. Nancy would like to change the clubs to class rooms and have an international affairs class in schools throughout the world. This would get students more involved in the program and more aware of what is going on. This past year Nancy Ethington spent many MUN with the help of Kay Darley. long hours organizing students speaking. University of Utah students The make affairs outsider a big but feels that it won't difference the in students world are en- joying it and so it must be worth at least that. Varied responses: to rollcall from boredom > by JOE MADSEN Skyline High Other delegations used less well- You have to admit, listening to a list of a couple of hundred national names and a couple of hundred repetitions of the word “‘here’”’ isn’t one of the more exciting things in the world. A number of delegations responded to the challenge of keeping things interesting by answering more creatively than with the trite monosyllable ‘“here.”’ For example, “Vive France. La France answered France’’—long U.S.S.R. delegates _“Tivarish’’ —comrade. ae live said, known national sayings. Norway, for instance, answered with the word “Armantrout,” which, ac- . cording to delegation chairman Dave Pearce, meands “‘land of the Bluewater Seafood.” Pakistan answered with the nationalistic epigram ‘’Pakistan Zindabad.” This translates, loosely, to ‘‘Pakistan’s not so bad.” Mongolia, after hours’ of research, came up with the slogan “‘Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo,”” according to chairman Bob the here, which, Mongolian Madsen, authentically Mongoloid. “We're is It means, | think.” A response to the roll call that became increasingly popular as the sessions wore on was “1” It is nice to know that the silent majority is an international organization. Winners eRe Mie LEPESANT in Nancy Kaye Ethington, who is in her fourth year as SecretaryGeneral of MUN. She feels the students aren’t sufficeintly participating in the activities provided. Bonneville’s Ushers ois, Recognizing the many problems however, and is very good for the and the meetings have maintain extremely effective when used as a a lot of interest in world turned regimented learning commented Vincent. is by ESTHER WEBB Roy High | making it difficult for delegates to experience than a student could obtain through text books or a lecture situation. ‘“There’s so much to be found in the MUN program that cannot be achieved through a feels, Comments of cai a country. “The learning. experience is weakened by people not playing the is not enough parin this year’s assembly promotes a definite hindrance to the MUN mechanism. ‘’Parliamentary procedure can be used as a plowshare or a sword, but too many delegates persist to beat each other over the head and play ‘glory hallelujia games.’ ’’ he exclaimed. TELE named in art contest by MARY DICKSON Skyline High SUA he “There ticipation Skyview students are very terested in MUN. They think that it — delegates delegates coun Participation needed says Ethington ie one prejudices to influence proceedings; and was knowledgable of issues and committee business. The chairmen were rated from poor to excellent. | also talked to Ron Henry and he told me what they evaluated on the — delegates. The delegates are evaluated on their characteristics in general. The team also comments on specific country delegations and the facilities of the meeting and also the resolutions. Both Allen and Ron told me it was a hard job but very important. As Allen put it, ‘‘Someone has to do the grading.” kL A to in the business of the did not allow personal gt sree | talked Wallace. He told me the evaluation team evaluates everyone from delegates to chairmen. The delegates are evaluated on how interest session; Sida very important part of the Model United Nations, but not many people know exactly what they do. twas curious myself and wanted to find out more about them. ODI is a OO AE ORT L YAR The student evaluation team “World Without Walls’’ was the theme of the first MUN-sponsored art contest. Winners “Faas. in the categories posters, and were to portrayal of the medium used. Winners in the were selected of paintings and judged according theme as well as painting catagory were Brian Johnson, Murray High School, first place; Chris Panushka, Skyline High School, second place; and Victoria Rowe, Logan High School, third place. Winners in the poster were Norman Nelson, category Granger High School, first place; David Nelson, Granger High School, second place; and Toni Kearns, Granger High School, third place: “ae