The Great Gatsby
Set in the wake of Jay Gatsby’s mysterious death, this committee explores the notorious underbelly of the Roaring Twenties as New York’s elite and criminal networks collide. With Prohibition fueling a booming black market, tensions rise between rival bootlegging empires, corrupt officials, and ambitious socialites seeking power in Gatsby’s absence.
Approximate committee size: 20 delegates
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Committee Chairs
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James Bae
James Bae, a senior at Maggie Walker, is excited to serve as a co-chair for the Great Gatsby Crisis Committee at GSMUN. This year marks his fourth year participating in Model UN at Maggie Walker and is his third time chairing a committee at this conference. In addition to Model UN, James participates in several activities, including Mech Tech Robotics, Money Matters, Mock Trial Club and tutoring. James also plays on the MLWGS’s varsity tennis team. James is excited to bring his enthusiasm and chairing skills to the Great Gatsby committee. He looks forward to meeting all of the delegates and is excited to see the unique solutions delegates will develop!
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Vera Chunnanond
Vera Chunnanond, a senior at Maggie Walker, is excited to serve as a co-chair for the Great Gatsby. She has been involved in Model UN for three years, and has served as a chair and crisis staffer in previous years. Aside from Model UN, Vera is a wrestler, part of the MLWGS Mock Trial club, and a trombone player. Vera can’t wait to meet all the delegates in March!