LCA Students Participate in KUNA

A delegation of five LCA students had a successful trip to the Kentucky United Nations Assembly in Louisville from March 16-18. The assembly was attended by 610 students from 30 schools across the state. Sarah Childers, Kayla Corbin, Milo Golding, Abby Merz, and Pierce Ragland represented South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea) at the assembly. With a great deal of assistance from Mr. Perkins, LCA high school history teacher, the group spent several weeks researching the country and preparing to represent its interests during presentations and debate during the three-day conference. 

Sarah, Kayla, Milo, and Pierce authored a resolution calling for the UN to create a sub-agency on sleep and well-being to educate member countries about the need for quality sleep. This resolution attempts to address the negative effects of sleep deprivation, especially in countries with highly competitive workplace and educational environments. They spoke to two different committees to advocate for the resolution and students on the voting committee voted to pass the resolution.

Abby represented South Korea on a separate ranking committee and delivered an impromptu speech in support of another country’s resolution that she believed would benefit the people of South Korea.

The students walked away from the conference with several awards, including the Conference Life Award and Premiere Delegation. The Conference Life Award was a complete surprise to the entire delegation. This is an award voted on by advisers from the other schools attending the conference and awarded "to a delegation who created a positive environment and embodied the spirit of the conference."

Milo was named an Outstanding Ambassador, which is awarded based on a student’s presence and performance at the conference.

Congratulations to all of the students and adviser, Mrs. Robyn Iler, on a very successful assembly!