Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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I968 Tito de (United TCaiions What is the Model United Nations? Well, it’s been happening for 5 years now in Kanawha County, not quite as long as the real thing, but long enough to gain a good deal of respect and a lot of attention from West Virginians. It makes no pretense that it solves world problems, but it does acquaint students with the work- ings of our greatest peace organization, and familiarizes them with varied countries’ policies. Each year a cur- rent issue is picked, and the county schools are dele- gated countries which they will play the part of in a one-day Security Council meeting. Knowlegeable col- lege students take on responsibilities as President, Sec- retary-General and Parliamentarian. This year the issue was the Middle East Crisis; the place—Nitro High School. Nineteen nations, represent- ed by 15 schools, convened to discuss and vote on a Russian Resolution dealing with the problem. From 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 in the afternoon they hashed over, recommended, nayed and yayed solutions to the world’s No. 1968 Excedrin Headache. Although not much new was said, a great deal was learned; you might say the world is now bonus about 160 Don Quixote’s. Watch-out World, here they come! Representative John D. Rockefeller IV stretches his vocal muscles before giving an invigorating address. Chief Delegate Steve Ullum champions the United States, while assistants Heather Williams, Steve Huff, Wilson Mann, Dave Calhoun, Tom Hartley, Carolyn Wade, and Donna Daniels keep their wits sharpened for attack.