At Holton High School, three students stepped into key leadership roles at the Topeka Model United Nations conference, representing our district with professionalism, confidence, and skill.

Marisa Meyer, Rebekah Lassey, and Olivia Doney each took on important responsibilities during the two-day event, helping lead and support a full-scale simulation with students from across the region.

Marisa served as Secretary General, placing her at the center of the entire conference. She delivered opening and closing remarks, coordinated logistics, managed crisis simulations, and helped resolve delegate disputes. It’s a demanding role that requires composure and strong decision-making, and she carried it out exceptionally well.

Rebekah was selected as Co-Secretary of General Assembly II and later stepped in as acting Co-President. She helped set the agenda, tracked resolutions and amendments, guided parliamentary procedure, supported communication among delegates, and contributed to the closing ceremony. Her willingness to step up when needed highlights her leadership.

Olivia served as Co-Secretary of World Council I, helping maintain the flow and structure of her council. She guided delegates through procedures, tracked amendments and resolutions, managed debate timing, and supported the leadership team with conference logistics.

Experiences like this go beyond learning about global issues—they build confidence, communication skills, and leadership that extend far beyond the classroom.

We’re proud of how these students represented our school and the dedication they showed in making the conference a success.