The first Ransom Everglades Model United Nations conference takes place at upper school

11/19/2025

Ransom Everglades proudly hosted its first-ever Ransom Everglades Model United Nations (REMUN) conference November 15-16, marking an impressive beginning rooted in honor and academic excellence. Delegates from MAST Academy, Gulliver Prep, Immaculata-La Salle and the International Studies Preparatory Academy gathered and presented well-researched proposals, demonstrating maturity and diplomacy far beyond expectations for an inaugural event.

Across all committees, from the Security Council and Human Rights Council to ECOSOC and the General Assembly, students exemplified the values of Ransom Everglades: service, global awareness, leadership and a commitment to improving the world around them. Each committee embraced the challenge of understanding global problems through collaboration, ethical decision-making and solution-driven debate, reflecting our community’s belief that knowledge must be used for the greater good. Awards went to four students, including RE's Luc Dambournet '28.

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) focused on developing sustainable and equitable financing for climate adaptation in vulnerable economies. Delegates explored how to expand access to climate funds, ensure transparency, and prevent global financial systems from deepening inequality. Their discussions mirrored RE’s emphasis on environmental stewardship and economic justice, showing how students can think critically about building a more sustainable and compassionate world.

The Human Rights Council (HRC) centered its work on protecting the dignity and rights of incarcerated individuals. Delegates addressed issues such as access to healthcare, due process, and safeguards against abuse in prisons. By debating accountability and humane treatment, students embodied RE’s core belief in empathy and social responsibility.

The Security Council tackled rising tensions in the South China Sea, focusing on the risks of armed conflict, violations of sovereignty, and threats to freedom of navigation. Delegates worked toward diplomatic solutions rooted in international law. Their efforts reflected RE’s mission to foster global citizens who value peace building and respect for diverse perspectives.

The General Assembly (GA) addressed global challenges surrounding data collection, AI-driven surveillance, and digital governance. Delegates debated how to protect privacy while advancing national security and innovation. Midway through the session, a full blackout struck the New York City metropolitan area, which raised the stakes of their discussion and forced them to consider how international cooperation can prevent and respond to future technological crises. This committee’s work echoed RE’s commitment to ethical leadership in an increasingly interconnected, technology-driven world.

REMUN’s debut showcased the dedication and excellence of our delegates, but also our school’s commitment to developing students who lead with integrity, think globally, and take on challenges with both rigour and compassion. The conference served as a testament to the strength of the Ransom Everglades community and its belief in the transformative power of student-driven global engagement.

The RE Way

Support and Community

Hosting our own conference placed an emphasis on community bridge-building. It not only brings our school community together, but also the larger South Florida community.

Diversity and Inclusion

Provided an opportunity for those who cannot attend distant or large conferences to gain experience in a more accessible and less intimidating setting. This approach will help delegates sharpen their Model UN skills in the fall semester and offer valuable insights into behind-the-scenes operations, strengthening their understanding of our club’s values.

Honor and Excellence

Because the conference is a student-run event, it offers various leadership opportunities to RE students who are eager to make this conference come to fruition. Our Model UN team performed very well at the conferences we attended this past year, and the conference would allow us to showcase the excellence of our extracurricular programs.

Joy and Wellbeing

Despite the hard work involved, our club’s current growth stage fosters a nurturing rather than a competitive environment. Everyone is dedicated to helping each other and contributing to the club’s development, which enhances the overall sense of well-being and collaborative spirit.

Service and Outreach

REMUN will create opportunities for students to demonstrate their service values by volunteering to help run the conference. The option to volunteer was open to all of those in the community, even students not directly involved in Model UN. Additionally, the leadership roles within the conference provide students with firsthand experience in organizing and managing large-scale events, further developing their skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

RE's Model UN

Executive Board
Ana Gonzalez '26 (President)
Clementina Gonzalez Bergoderi '27 (Secretary)
Armin Stamate '26 (Vice president)

Chairs of the Committees
Santiago Gil Rivero '26
Diego Stebelski de Alba '26
Ellie Stokes '26
Oliver Duwin '26
Veronica Luzine '26
Thomas Karam-Silva '27
Luca Akin '27

Approval Panel
Armin Stamate '26
Oscar Vazquez '26
Charlie Reizenstein '26

Administration
Sydney Schimel '26

Eliana Silberwasser '26

Alex Dambournet '27
Eli Tomassetti '27
Lina Febres '26

Registration
Juliana Kaye '27

Press
Vanessa Balson '26
Nina Cooper '28

Pages

Sophie Griffin '30
Marlo Sohn '30

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RE founder Paul Ransom, circa 1903

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