The 2012-2013 MVHS MUN Secretariat is a group of Model United Nations students chosen by their peers to organize the 30th annual MVHS MUN Conference.  The students who were selected to be on the Secretariat went through a system of voting and interviews for their respective positions.  A total of 12 Seniors comprise the Secretariat this year.  These students began work on the MVHS MUN Conference in the Spring of 2012, and will continue planning through much of the Fall of the same year.  The Secretariat aims to ensure that each delegate experiences a well-organized and professional conference.  A significant amount of time and effort has been put in to assure the quality of the committees and the debate therein, as expected by experienced Model UN delegates.  Below, you will find the name and position of each Secretariat member, along with a short personal bio.
Position Key: USG = Under-Secretary-General
DG = Director General

Snarf. By far one of my favorite words. If you know where that comes from then I applaud you. A little bit more about me is that I am ASB President along with Secretary General here at the school I love. I’ve been in ASB and MUN for 4 years now and I have loved every second of it. I have played soccer at Mission for 4 years and have some of the best memories out there on the field with my teammates. I am currently working towards my Eagle Scout rank in Troop 1602. I plan to attend a four year university next fall with a major in business management. I have an older brother who inspires me every day as he was the salutatorian of the Class of 2012 and is now attending Georgia Tech as a Mechanical Engineer. My biggest inspiration by far is my grandfather Lew. I can only hope that I can accomplish as much in my life as he has in his. I am truly passionate about the things I love and MUN is something I love. My goal as Secretary General is to show you why you should love MUN as much as I do and why you should be passionate about it because it has taught me so much and I want to share that knowledge with all of you. See you in January!

Hello friends! My name is Patty Masengale and I am this year’s Chef du Cabinet. This is my fourth year in MUN and I really have grown a passion for the program. In addition to MUN, I am also involved in other activities at MVHS such as ASB and Pepsquad. I am really looking forward to this year’s conference. See you all there!

Hi, I’m Keenan Talamo and the Comptroller General of the 2012-2013 MVHS MUN conference. Unfortunately I do not have a good picture of myself so I have supplied you with a cartoon rendition, but I assure you that the resemblance is uncanny. To explain who I am all I can say is that I am a pretty cool guy who spends his time spreading his cool aura around Mission. In my free time I play Lacrosse with my friends at De Portola elementary school or I’ll hike around searching for adventure. I wish there was more to say about me but that pretty much sums it up. See you at the conference.

Wuddup wudddup ladies and gents! I’m Ameya, and I’m the Under-Secretary General of the General Assembly for the 2013 MVHS MUN Conference! I’ve been in MUN for 3 years now, and I have learned a lot about debating, interacting, and communicating with others along the way. Additionally, I’m involved in activities like ASB, IB, Soccer, Track & Field, Link Crew, and a few clubs on campus. Outside of school, I play club soccer, and I’m an Eagle Scout with Troop 636. In the future, I plan to attend a university to major in engineering.

But in the end, the credentials of the Secretariat don’t really matter; the delegates are the ones that can make a conference exceptional. That being said, I encourage all of you to bring your abilities to the conference, meet other delegates from different schools, and improve your speech and debate skills.

Catch ya around! I love meeting new people, so if you guys want someone to talk to, just give me a holler! Later skaters!

I like turtles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y

Hi guys, I’m Jae Lee and I am the Under Secretariat General of ECOSOC and yes, I’m a guy… I don’t really see how this is supposed to be a girls’ job because, I love the children also, along with drugs and sustainable development, but I digress. I’ve been in MUN three years now, this year being my fourth. I do Cross-Country, Track, and have been involved with many other extracurricular activities like Parliamentary and Impromptu debate, South Coast Youth Symphony Orchestra.

I love playing music, piano in particular.  I also volunteer with Discovery Science center so I can sneak you guys in for FREE!!! .. no, I can’t, sorry (not really).

This year I tried to change things up in ECOSOC, I aim to make committees more palpable in the sense that topics will be new fresh topics that require a lot of insight into the workings of economics on the social plane. Hopefully we’ll be able to create resolutions that are much more in depth and action specific this year.

To the victor the spoils: Jae Leeeeee- good luck

Cau! Jak se máte? Moje jmeno je Kristina Slezáčkova, a já jsem USG Specialized tento rok!
And for those of you who don’t speak Czech, I said: Hi! How are you guys? My name is Kristina Slezacek, and I’m the USG of Specialized this year! As you can see, I’m very proud of my Czech roots; both of my parents hail from the Heart of Europe and have lovely, hysterically funny accents. Believe it or not, my dad came to California to be a rock star. Consequently, a large part of my life has revolved around music. I occasionally play the guitar, piano and harmonica, but my main focus has been drumming and singing all over the OC and LA areas in over 150 performances with multiple artists, companies, charities and bands. Anyone remember the little drummer girl on Disney’s Hidden Talent commercial a couple years ago? Yup, that was me. To get a little taste of my hard rock style, check out my band of 5 years at www.facebook.com/TheDreamsBand and like our page! (Please and thank you)
Besides my musical interests, I’ve been an avid roller hockey player for 12 years, playing on MVHS’s all boys team for four years as well as being the president of the Hockey Club on campus. I also enjoy skiing, swimming, acting, skimboarding, reading, kayaking, mountain biking, Facebook-ing and hiking. I love learning — I’m not afraid to say it; I’ve taken a myriad of AP classes and am enrolled in the IB programme and Academic Decathlon. I look forward to a future in chemical engineering.
I’m super excited for the upcoming year and Mission’s conference; hope to see you soon!
“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it” – Margaret Thatcher

Hey! My name is Neil Argade and I am the current Under Secretary General of Non-United Nations Organizations.  Try saying that ten times fast.  You may be wondering: “Why is that even a position?  It’s not even part of the UN….” Well you’re partly right.  But if you really think about it, I am in charge of everything that is not actually in the United Nations.  That’s a large amount of stuff.

This will be my fourth year in MUN.  I have always loved its emphasis on history and public speaking.  Other than that, I have been playing tennis since I was seven.  Andy Roddick inspired me to play, but Novak Djokovic is the real deal.  At MVHS, I am involved in Academic Decathlon, Physics Club, Investment Club, and obviously Boys’ Tennis.  I have a keen interest in finance and hope to pursue it in the future.

I work with the charity Kids Serving Kids that collects old tennis materials, such as rackets, balls, clothes, etc.  If you have any of these stuffs, feel free to notify me on Facebook or by email.

I look forward to hosting the best MUN conference the MVHS’s history.  If you’re in one of my committees, good luck.  If you’re not… I’m sure NUNO was your first pick.

M – U – N is N – U – N………………O!

Heller! I’m Bri Smith and I enjoy food. I am this year’s USG of Novice and I’m supa dupa excited! I’m pretty involved in the school with being in MUN for 4 years, Varisty Track for 4 years (hurdles, polevault, jumps, etc.), Comedy Sportz, AP classes, Diablitos, Mock Trial, multiple clubs, and I’m actually starting my own club this year that has to do with anti-bullying! Outside of school I am an active Girl Scout working on my Gold Award (equal to Eagle Scout in Boyscouts), I take acting classes for TV and film, I volunteer, and I love to read books. I am also currently working on an anti-bullying campaign with the middle schools and highschools called “Safe Haven”. If you’d like to check it out, feel free to visit the website at www.safehavenforteens.webs.com. I’m a really outgoing and up-beat person so feel free to email me or come up to me at any time if you have any questions. I am determined to make the Novice program this year the best that it has ever been and I hope everyone that’s in it has a great time. I’ll see you guys this year and at Mission’s conference! See ya!

As the DG of Tech here at MVHS MUN, I’d like to think that I know at least at little bit about computers.  That aside, I’ll give you a short background of myself.  I was raised in a little place called RSM, although most people tend to assume I immigrated from Ireland.  Why this is, I have no idea.  This upcoming year will be my 4th in MUN.  Being in the program since my Freshman year has opened up a lot of opportunities, and I’ve made a lot of good friends in the process.  At Mission, I am currently tied for Valedictorian with another member of the Secretariat, our USG of NUNO.  For sports, I really enjoy skiing and scuba-diving, although unfortunately we don’t have teams for those here at Mission.  I have a passion for both math and science, and am planning to major in a field that incorporates at least one of these subjects.

My responsibilities as DG of Tech for the upcoming conference include managing all of the technology tools and resources that run our conference, as well as the design and creation of the new MVHS MUN website.  My goal for this year is to ensure that all of the technology aspects of the conference run effectively in the background, so that our delegates can focus on what is actually important – MUN itself.  I look forward to meeting you all in January.

Hey there! Yes you! No not you. Yes, you with the face! Hi! I am Sarina Tetley and I am this year’s DG of OPI. I am basically Office Depot/Staples/Kinko’s all crammed in a single room. So, if you are in need of a placard, credential, paperclip, or just want to say “hi”, come see me in room 314!  I am really excited for our conference this year and I am glad that you will be participating in our 30th Annual Model United Nations Conference. I have been in MUN for 4 years now, and it has been a great experience. I am also involved in AP/ Honors classes, and Varsity Golf. This is my 4th year playing golf, but this is my second year being a part of the Girls Varsity Golf Team. I played soccer for 12 years, but “retired” due to knee injury. I am apart of various clubs on campus including FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). I also participated in Girl Scouts for 6 years, and I have been volunteering with Saddleback Church for about 2 ½ years in the children’s ministry working with 3rd and 4th graders. I enjoy being with friends and family, and traveling. A Fun fact that many don’t know about me: I can name pretty much any car on the freeway in just a glance. But, I have to say the Audi R8 is my favorite.
Next year, I plan on attending a four year University majoring in Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine, Psychology, or English. No matter what career path I end up on, I know that it will benefit others. I am really excited about our conference this year, and I am determined to make it as efficient and organized as possible. See you guys there!
“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”- David Frost

Hi there! My name is Pachet Bryant and I am the DG of Conference Planning. My name comes from the Egyptian Goddess of the Desert. She is better known as the Goddess of War and the Huntress of the Night. I find it kind of ironic that my name stems from such a warrior because I am just the opposite; I am a bubbly person! I don’t plan on causing any wars any time soon. I am someone who does love fashion so pay particular attention to the dress in my picture for it is actually one of my own creations and I sewed it.

I have always been artistic and it started with dance from when I was younger. My favorite types of dances are modern, hip hop, ballet, and African. And no, being African American does not sway me to favor African Dance.   However, I am very proud of my culture.

I have been in AP classes all throughout high school, but I am hoping that my senior year will be more relaxed and focused on what I want to do in the future. This will be my fourth year participating in the MUN program at MVHS and I have gained a lot from it. I am so grateful to be able to participate in the creation of our 30th Annual Conference. This is a new adventure for me, so I am extremely excited. I definitely consider myself open-minded which allows me to be more understanding and accepting to new ideas.

Well there’s my three cents about myself; I trust you’ve gained some insight and I hope you all have an amazing time at our conference!

Hello! My name is Tim Kim.  This will be my second year participating in MUN. The first thing that comes to mind when I reflect on my MUN experience is how much the program has taught me about communication and public speaking. I know that even after just one conference, I came away with so much. And for that reason, I feel especially honored to be a part of a conference that will do the same for many others.

A little bit about me:

1) I spend much of my time in the water. The past three years, I’ve been playing water polo in the fall and swimming in the spring, the latter only because it’s mandatory.

2) I’ve played clarinet from an early age all the way till junior year. Since then, it has not seen the light of day.

3) I love reading. Particularly Mitch Albom.

I would like to close my – I’m sure enthralling – Bio with a sincere admission.

I could not be more excited for this year’s upcoming conference. I know that we have assembled some of the most enthusiastic MUN’ers who take an immense amount of pride and joy in their work. I assure you, the Secretariat will be constantly working hard until show time to bring you THE BEST conference experience.

Until then, good luck with school and get psyched for MVHS’s 30th annual conference!