PAIGE THOMPSON
Our International Leadership of Texas delegates just returned from an unforgettable experience at NHSMUN 2026 — the International Model United Nations Association's flagship conference in New York City.
Our students stepped onto a world stage and held their own, debating alongside delegations from 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇻🇪 Venezuela, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇭🇳 Honduras, 🇲🇽 Mexico, and delegations from California, Florida, New York, Washington, and beyond.
Highlights included:
→ Attending a keynote address by Vice President Kamala Harris
→ Engaging in international policy discussions with the Permanent Mission of Guyana 🇬🇾
→ Networking with career diplomats — with confidence, eye contact, and a LinkedIn connection to show for it
→ Experiencing New York City for the very first time — including their first Broadway show.
🏆 We are especially proud to recognize Victor Ucles & Santino Davalos of Liberty High School, who represented Guyana in the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) and earned the committee's Award of Excellence — the highest honor of the committee. Outstanding work, gentlemen.
This trip was more than travel. It was a defining moment in our students' development as communicators, critical thinkers, and future leaders — of America 🇺🇸 and our world.
We are incredibly proud of every delegate who represented ILTexas on that stage. ✨ They will change the world. 🌎
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