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History

20 Years of ROMUN
Our Alumni

"Model UN was what really sparked my interest in international relations and ultimately my career choice." (MV-U, Class of 1999)

History

Started in 1995 at Dondero High School in Royal Oak, MI as the Dondero Model United Nations (DMUN). The team has elevated itself to a level of prestige and has gained much regional, national and international acclaim.  In 2004 DMUN became ROMUN with the addition of members from Shrine of the Little Flower High School and Royal Oak Kimball High School. In 2005, ROMUN expanded from the high school level to add a middle school team at Keller Middle School as well; Addams Middle School joined the organization in 2006. The teams were combined as Royal Oak consolidated as a ROMS Model UN and the high school team, ROMUN.

"Model UN allowed me to become a better public speaker, enhanced my debating skills, and encouraged me to look at multiple angles to every issue." (DG, Class of  1998)

ROMUN Today

Today, ROMUN has expanded with many active participants from all around Royal Oak. ROMUN works in cooperation with businesses and organizations in the area. Working in cooperation with the Royal Oak Farmers Market and other groups in Royal Oak, ROMUN has raised thousands of dollars for UNICEF. The team travels both nationally and internationally, traveling every second year abroad (recently, ROMUN members went on a trip to China) and nationally on the off-years (ROMUN will soon attend the National High School Model UN conference in New York City). Members are constantly designing new advocacy trip ideas around the world.

"Model UN has introduced me to travel opportunities that I would have never had or thought I could do otherwise." (BZ, Class of 1999)

Awards

ROMUN has gained many awards, both for individual delegates and for the team.  

  • International acclaim at conferences in Ireland (1999) and Greece (2001)
  • International volunteerism and advocacy in Costa Rica (2004), Scandinavia (2006), China (2008), Peru (2010), Turkey (2012), and Guatemala (2013)
  • National Award Winners in California, Washington D.C., and New York (1998, 2000, 2002, 2003)
  • Key meetings with diplomats and policy-makers in Washington D.C., New York, San Jose (Costa Rica), Helsinki, Copenhagen, Beijing (1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008)
  • Invited to debate in over 40 countries. 
  • Plus numerous other awards in local conferences

Conferences and Trips

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Michigan & Midwest Conferences:
Our team attends several regional Model UN conferences annually.  Here is where we've been:


  • Great Lakes Invitational Model UN (GLIMUN)
  • University of Michigan Model UN (MUNUM/UMMUN)
  • Southeast Michigan Model UN Association (SEMMUNA)
  • Mid-American Model UN (MAMUN)
  • Illinois Model UN (MUNI)
  • Michigan State University Model UN (MSUMUN)
  • Northwestern University Model UN (NUMUN)
  • Lake Erie International Model UN (LEIMUN)
  • Iowa Model UN (IHSMUN)
  • Global Trade Mission (GTM)
  • International Academy Model UN (IAMUN)
  • Hope College Model UN (HCMUN)

ROMUN Int'l Trip Photos

Major Conferences & Trips

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The team travels to national and international conferences, meets with foreign diplomats, and involves itself in international service projects.  




  • 1995:      Club founded with one conference attended at Hope College
  • 1998:      National High School Model UN, New York City (NHSMUN)
  • 1999:      St. Andrews Invitational Model UN, Ireland (SAIMUN)
  • 2000:      West Coast Invitational Model UN, Annaheim, CA (WCIMUN)
  • 2001:      Athens Model UN, Athens, Greece (AMUN)
  • 2002:      George Washington University Model UN (GWUMUN)
  • 2003:      National High School Model UN, New York City (NHSMUN)
  • 2004:      GRAIN Conference of Farmers of Developing Nations, San Jose, Costa Rica
    2005:      Berkeley Model UN, Berkeley, CA (BMUN)
  • 2006:      EU and UNDP Meetings, Helsinki & Copenhagen, Scandinavia
  • 2007:      High school consolidation year.
  • 2008:      Meetings on economic security of China at Peking University, People's Republic of China, Beijing, China
  • 2010:      Peru; orphanage volunteerism and Salkantay trek
  • 2012:      Turkey; service work in Cappadocia region
  • 2013:      Guatemala; Interact service trip
  • 2015:      Costa Rica, Interact service trip
  • 2016 :     Italy diplomacy trip (planned)


"Model UN reminds me that there is a greater world beyond our comfort bubble and that all people need the opportunity to be recognized and heard."  (JK, Class of 1998)
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  • Home
    • What is Model UN?
    • Educational Value
  • The Team
    • Officers
    • Conferences & Events >
      • NAIMUN 2023
      • ROMUN Forum
      • SuperMUN
      • MedMUN
      • SEMMUNA
      • GLIMUN
      • OUMUN
      • ICJ
    • Calendar & Social Media
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    • Parents
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    • ROMUN 2022-2023
    • ROMUN 2021-2022 >
      • GLIMUN 2021
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    • ROMUN 2013-2020 >
      • ROMUN 2019-2020 >
        • MedMUN 2020
        • GLIMUN 2019
        • SEMMUNA 2019
        • SuperMUN 2019
      • ROMUN 2018-2019 >
        • SuperMUN 2018
        • GLIMUN 2018
        • MeDMUN 2019
        • MUNUC 2019
        • OUMUN 2019
      • ROMUN 2017-2018 >
        • ChipMUNC 2017
        • GLIMUN 2017
        • MUNUM 2018
        • OUMUN 2018
      • ROMUN 2016-2017 >
        • 2016-2017 Program Gallery
        • SEMMUNA XXI (2016-2017)
        • GLIMUN 2016
        • MUNUM 2017
        • OUMUN 2017
        • NHSMUN 2017
        • MIDSIM 2017
      • ROMUN 2015-2016 >
        • SEMMUNA XX (2015)
        • GLIMUN 2015
        • SEMMUNA League Pics
        • OUMUN 2016
        • MIDSIM 2016
      • ROMUN 2014-2015 >
        • SEMMUNA 2014
        • GLIMUN 2014
        • MUNUM 2015
        • MUNI 2015
        • SEMMUNA Spring 2015
        • MIDSIM 2015
        • Banquet 2015
      • ROMUN 2013-2014 >
        • SEMMUNA 2013
        • GLIMUN 2013
        • MAMUN 2014
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • History >
      • SEMMUNA XX
      • ROMUN 20th Anniversary: 1995-2015
      • ROMUN 25th Anniversary: 1995-2020
      • Our Alumni
    • Our Beliefs >
      • Constitution
      • Standing Rules
      • Strategic Planning
    • Support Us
    • Join Us
    • Press Releases
  • Sponsorship
  • Store
  • Category