Students from more than 50 high schools across Virginia and North Carolina gather in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 13-16, for the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference. Delegates arrived ready to tackle the complex challenges that lie ahead in the Model U.N. simulation. Photos Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Students from over 50 schools across Virginia and North Carolina gather to participate in the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Before a full audience, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. President Myles Perry delivers welcoming remarks at the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Model U.N. Director and faculty sponsor Aaron Karp shares a brief history of the Model U.N., emphasizing its founding principle that "countries are not to solve their problems by war." Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Dr. Odaid H. Jafri, opening ceremony speaker, shares how his passion for history and world affairs led him to the Model U.N. and broadened his perspective on global diversity. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Secretary-General J. Berlin officially opens the 48th Model U.N. by striking the gavel on the podium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
John Turner (right) of Lafayette High School gets a helping hand from a classmate while adjusting his necktie before the start of the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference in Norfolk, Va. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Delegates from various countries raise their placards during a vote to set the meeting agenda. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Keira Lozada from Catholic High School puts the finishing touches on a brief during an ASEAN committee session at the 48th Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
A student from Maury High School listens attentively as discussion topics are announced during the ASEAN committee session. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Philippines delegate Lucy Shadel presents her case in the ASEAN committee, advocating for a plan of action for natural disaster relief. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Delegates representing Thailand confer on key talking points before raising their hands to join the speakers list. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Students from over 50 schools across Virginia and North Carolina gather to participate in the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Before a full audience, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. President Myles Perry delivers welcoming remarks at the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Model U.N. Director and faculty sponsor Aaron Karp shares a brief history of the Model U.N., emphasizing its founding principle that "countries are not to solve their problems by war." Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Dr. Odaid H. Jafri, opening ceremony speaker, shares how his passion for history and world affairs led him to the Model U.N. and broadened his perspective on global diversity. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Secretary-General J. Berlin officially opens the 48th Model U.N. by striking the gavel on the podium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
John Turner (right) of Lafayette High School gets a helping hand from a classmate while adjusting his necktie before the start of the 48th ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Model U.N. Conference in Norfolk, Va. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Delegates from various countries raise their placards during a vote to set the meeting agenda. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Keira Lozada from Catholic High School puts the finishing touches on a brief during an ASEAN committee session at the 48th Model U.N. Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
A student from Maury High School listens attentively as discussion topics are announced during the ASEAN committee session. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Philippines delegate Lucy Shadel presents her case in the ASEAN committee, advocating for a plan of action for natural disaster relief. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Delegates representing Thailand confer on key talking points before raising their hands to join the speakers list. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí