Dover Catholic Memorial Student Shines on Model UN Team

Catholic Memorial School junior Gus Erikson of Dover earned the Outstanding Delegate Award at the 6th Annual St. John’s Prep Model UN, held December 10 in Danvers, MA.

The Catholic Memorial Model UN team was paced by Erikson and sophomore Ryan Lepore, both of whom garnered top awards at the conference, which featured 27 schools and well over 400 students.

The students competed against the likes of BC High, Boston Latin School, Milton Academy, Dana Hall and Worcester Academy, among others.

“Gus has developed a commanding presence, and has learned how to influence other delegates and win their respect,” said team coach Vin Bradley. “He is an important part of our team.”

Model UN provides an opportunity for students to research global issues from the perspective of different countries and then problem solve and role play, advocating for a nation's interests among students from other schools.