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THE EGO Ivy Informer

TARGET V: GLOBAL IMPACT

Article and Photos by: Soror Lynn Sherrod

CHS Students (From Huntsville to New York City to the World)

In October 2014 Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter (EGO), Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated launched its Global Impact Program at
Columbia High School, An International Baccalaureate World School.
The Global Classroom Project was designed to engage students in the
exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations.
Members of Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter created a handbook,
developed lesson plans, and conducted classroom sessions on subjects such
as: Human Trafficking, Gender Equity and Science,
Sustainable Development Goals, Cyber Security & Social Media,
Combating Racism,
Climate Change and Globalization. Each spring the classroom sessions
concluded with a Mock United Nation General Assembly. The student
ambassadors debated their assigned issues, plotted strategy, negotiated with
supporters and adversaries, resolved conflicts, navigated United Nations
Rules of Procedure, and adopted a resolution at the end of the session.

The 2016 academic year concluded with a trip to New York City for selected
students to attend the Global Classroom International High School Model
United Nations Conference (GCIHSMUNC). A highlight of the Conference
held May 11 -15, 2016 was the opening and closing session held in the United
Nations Headquarters. Six students were selected for participation, and May
26, 2017 marked the graduation of the
final five students. The senior student
on the trip, Arianna Wheatley graduated
in 2016, and currently attends the
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
The May 26, 2017 graduates were:

Rajaa Aadilah Borders: A National
Honor Society Member, Rajaa received
scholarship offers from Alabama A & M University, Troy University and
the University of North Alabama. She was Senior Class Treasurer, and
treasurer of the Columbia High School Model United Nations Club. She
received the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme
Diploma.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
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