Hoboken Teens Win Slew Of Awards In Model UN Debate Competition

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken High School Model United Nations Team won a slew of awards last week in the 2022 St. Peter’s University Model United Nations Debate Competition.

This year, the competition was held over a two-day in person in Jersey City, drawing students from around the state.

Hoboken High School earned the Best Overall School Delegation for their performance at the conference.

In addition to Best School Delegation, Hoboken High School’s members earned the following individual awards:

UN Committee Security Council: Albania

Frances Michaels and Genevieve Fink, 2 Best Delegates

CSW: Japan

Shelia Liam/ Abigail Scott, 2 Honorable Mentions

FAO

Jayla Dale and Paz De La Torre, 2 Most Improved

UNEA: Israel

Daniel Weintraub and Kendall McDonough, 2 Best Delegation Awards

UNIDO: Japan

Gina Cruz and Juliet Hysen, 2 Honorable Mentions;

UNIDO Israel

Julia Critz and Sage Gurtman, 2 Best Delegation

UNESCO: Japan

Aidan Betancourt and Coby Kriegel, 2 Best Delegation

UNESCO: Spain

Valeria Garcia Quintero and Napoleon Garcia Quintero, 2 Most Improved

WHO: Japan

Zoe Magaletta and Camila Saurez, 2 Honorable Mentions

Outstanding Delegation:

Hoboken High School overall

The district said, "Congratulations to Mr. Huggins, Mr. D’Benado, and the entire Model United Nations Team."

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