ABOUT THE OPERA WARS: METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

In the vibrant milieu of Gilded Age New York City, a dynamic convergence of old-money elites and nouveau riche magnates unfolded, each vying for status within high society. The revered Academy of Music stood as the pinnacle of cultural refinement, yet tensions surged when it rebuffed influential figures of the nouveau riche from accessing prized box seats. In response, these titans of industry and commerce spearheaded the establishment of the Metropolitan Opera House, sparking a riveting saga of operatic rivalry characterized by lavish spectacles and clandestine intrigues. As delegates convene, this joint crisis committee will delve into the intricacies of this historical conflict, exploring the socio-economic undercurrents and cultural dynamics that defined this pivotal era in New York's social fabric.

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MEET THE DAIS

 
 

Juliana Zraick

Chair

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Victoria Beharry

Crisis Director

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Emily Cao

Vice Chair

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Nicholas Scantlebury

Assistant Crisis Director

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Meet the Under-Secretary-General

 

Kaitlynn Cherry

Under-Secretary-General

Class of 2027 | she/her

As a Vermonter, Kaitlynn is once again asking where are all the cows?? Though Kaitlynn isn’t farming and harvesting in Boston, she is pursuing a major in International Relations with a minor in Chinese. Having been head delegate of her high school Model UN team and a student editor for VTDigger, her various interests in local and global government have weaved themselves together. Currently, Kaitlynn is an active member of the MUN@BU travel team and served as a chair for the JCC Taiping Rebellion committee at BosMUN, BU’s high school conference. Over the summer, Kaitlynn made her first professional acting debut in What the Constitution Means to Me at the Weston Playhouse and continued to coach students in Model UN. In her free time, she enjoys tinkering with her instruments, playing video games and Ultimate Frisbee. Kaitlynn is absolutely delighted to serve as your Under-Secretary-General for BarMUN XVII!!