On Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, North Broward Prep takes 42 students to EagleMUN II, a Model United Nations conference hosted at North Broward Prep over the weekend. It marks the second straight year this conference is held and the first time other schools participate. When it comes time for awards to be presented, the NBPS Eagles dominate the stage, taking home a majority of the certificates. During this two-day conference, three committees take place: the UNGA, the Security Council, and a Specialized Crisis Committee.
The first committee is the UNGA, or the United Nations General Assembly. This session’s topic centers on the Pact for the Future, a pact signed by all 193 member countries in 2024. In this agreement, nations discuss how they can make life better for the world in the coming decades. Over the weekend, more than 35 countries participate, including the USA, China, North Korea, Germany, and Spain. Elliot Levin, a current freshman at North Broward, acts as the delegate for North Korea and takes home the Best Delegate Award. He recalls his experience over the weekend and notes how impressed he is with the enjoyment the chairs bring to the event. He says, “One thing that stuck out to me at EagleMUN was the fun that I had doing it. I thought that it would be smaller like JagMUN, but the experience of having so many people was great.”
The second committee is the Security Council, with 15 delegates participating, 10 of whom represent North Broward. The Security Council serves as a subgroup of the United Nations in which five permanent members and ten guest members discuss matters of international peace and security. This council includes countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia. For this specific session, delegates debate the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, ultimately banning the production and use of all nuclear weapons. Anya Fagien, another North Broward student, represents Panama and wins the Best Position Paper Award. She recalls the excitement of the Security Council and recommends the experience to everyone. “It may seem like extra work to some,” she says, “but I can promise you it is worth it. Personally, I think it’s very interesting to learn about what some countries may think about certain topics and why,” giving the example of Panama’s stance on nuclear weapons.
The final committee is a specialized crisis. Unlike a standard United Nations committee, a crisis simulation requires students to act as specific characters and respond to new developments throughout the session. At EagleMUN, the crisis focuses on The Fall of the Soviet Union, and students step into the roles of presidents from each nation, debating how to rebuild after the USSR’s collapse. I, Ayan Mehta, participate in this committee as Boris Yeltsin, the democratically elected president of Russia, and receive a verbal commendation award. This committee proves to be one of the most exciting of the conference as we navigate environmental crises, civilian unrest, and unexpected betrayals, ultimately ending with one president turning on the others in a dramatic finale. Even though this is only my second committee as a member of North Broward’s MUN team, I find it to be some of the most fun I have had all year, and I encourage every member to try it at least once.
All in all, the second annual EagleMUN conference is a major success for North Broward students. Even those who didn’t win an award leave with stronger public speaking, diplomacy, and debate skills. Every student who attends shows how their preparation pays off through hard work and dedication. From intense debates in General Assemblies to the creativity and adaptability of the crisis committee, students spend their weekend showcasing their knowledge, teamwork, and passion for global affairs.