Kinkaid students traveled to New Jersey to participate in the Princeton Model United Nations Conference from Nov. 20-23, 2025.
Kinkaid’s Model UN team, representing the school with distinction, participated in various assemblies, which addressed pressing global issues, including GDP spending in NATO or Adderall use among college students. The teams worked on policy proposals to find solutions to these challenges.
Among the standout delegates were senior Head Delegate John Patterson, senior Dante Agostini and freshman William Hanna, who each received verbal commendation awards for their exceptional contributions to their respective committee programs.
“I’ve never done a double delegation before, so I wanted to navigate a new space with my partner and create a collaborative environment in my committee for all delegates to be able to express their ideas,” Patterson said. “My end goal was to come out as a leader with new experiences and newfound knowledge about the topic.”
Although Kinkaid sent 13 students across all grade levels, only three delegates finished the conference with awards.
“There is room for growth,“ Patterson said. “Team USA teams went to the conference, so ultimately it was a very competitive conference, but I was happy we were able to pull out with the awards we did, and proud of our delegation for its accomplishments.”
Senior Dante Agostini echoed these sentiments.
“I’m proud of the work we did; it was a difficult committee, and I’m glad we could bring an award back for Kinkaid,” Agostini said.
Model UN sponsor and Upper School history and social sciences teacher Mrs. Angela Wainright described PMUNC as “the toughest competition we have faced in years,” adding that receiving recognition awards was a huge accomplishment.
“We are super proud of them and all the delegates who competed,” Mrs. Wainright said.
Founded in 2010, PMUNC emphasizes substantive debate, diplomacy, and global awareness. It is renowned for its professional staff, more than 100 Princeton undergraduates, and competitive committee sessions. Gathered at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, the conference attracts more than 1,000 delegates annually to engage in high-level simulations of the United Nations.
Beyond committee sessions, the Kinkaid students had the opportunity to explore the Princeton campus, immersing themselves in the academic atmosphere. They walked around campus, downtown, and explored the art museum.
“If you love traveling and interacting with people on a knowledge-based level to understand new topics and gain new experiences, ultimately experience what it may look like in college, and explore new talents. If this fits, MUN is a perfect experience,” Patterson said.
