HAFTR happenings

HAFTR students have been very busy the last several weeks with many exciting events. A major event was the 23rd Annual Yeshiva University National Model United Nations (YUNMUN), in which HAFTR students represented the countries of Mongolia and Belgium. At YUNMUN, students were presented with opportunities to learn about international diplomacy and foreign affairs. “ YUNMUN was an amazing experience, that was intellectually engaging and socially enriching,” said Sarah Fuchs, a junior at HAFTR High School. As usual, YUNMUN was an experience to last a lifetime, which each student greatly appreciated. In addition, HAFTR’s mock trial team played Locust Valley High School, where they won the first plaintiff side of their two trials. “Every lawyer and witness played his or her part to perfection, which led us to winning our case,” said one student. The mock trial team is receiving their next case, as they move on in the competition. HAFTR students also attended the 16th Annual Penn Model Congress (PENNMC), where over 700 delegates from schools across the nation met to learn, and talk about the most pressing and important issues that face our nation and world today. One phrase can summarize Amanda Kanefsky’s PENNMC experience-“loved it!” She also said, “it was a great social experience as well as an intellectual one.” Students are eagerly waitingfor next year, so they can attend PENNMC again. On February 11, HAFTR’s college bowl team attended trivia game show MSG’s “The Challenge,” to compete in round two of the competition.They played an exciting game against Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, but the team was not allowed to comment on the outcome of the match. Be sure to watch the game, which airs on Sunday, March 17, at 6:30 pm on Optimum Channel 14, or On Demand channel 614. Yet, as fan and team member Zachary Baker said,“it was intense throughout the entire meet, and was exciting to watch.” Over the last week, it is evident that HAFTR students have been engaged in many challenging activities that have taught them new ideas, helped them form new friendships, and made memories that will last forever.