Compiled from reports

The Holy Cross School Model United Nations team was named Best Small Delegation at the middle school invitational Model UN Conference held Nov. 2 at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft.

Six of the eight members of the Holy Cross team received individual honors as well: Paige Jaenicke, Grade 8: Best Delegate, International Maritime Organization Committee; Jack Jaenicke, Grade 7: Outstanding Delegate, UN Human Rights Committee; Sophia Ramos, Grade 7: Outstanding Delegate, UN Human Rights Committee; Hannah Nitka, Grade 6: Outstanding Delegate, 1787 Constitutional Convention; Christopher Stypa, Grade 8: Honorable Mention Representing UN Security Council; Sarkis Marrin, Grade 6: Honorable Mention, U.S. National Security.

During the Model UN Conference, delegates are assigned a country and a committee, and are asked to write a position paper and propose a resolution on which their fellow committee members will debate and vote.

Holy Cross Model UN advisor Rosemary Bell was thrilled with the team’s performance, as well as the way they embraced the entire experience.

“The Holy Cross Model UN Club went to CBA with open minds and open hearts,” Bell said. “They learned about the power of knowledge and the power of compromise. They not only came away with the award of Best Small Delegation, but also with the gift of friendship of other students from around Monmouth County. I am proud of their hard work and dedication.”