Harvard Model Congress

A group of St. Agnes Academy students went to San Francisco, California to participate in Harvard Model Congress.

Over Martin Luther King weekend, 36 St. Agnes Academy students went to San Francisco, California to participate in Harvard Model Congress. Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is a government simulation for high school students, which is developed and led by Harvard University students.

The conference lasted for four days, and during this time students obtained an identity of a political leader. Some students acted and performed as Senators, members of the House of Representatives, Supreme Court justices, and other special program government officials. This conference gave St. Agnes Academy students an eye-opening opportunity to see how the United States government functions, which may inspire our very own students to pursue a career in government.

Apart from writing bills and voting on legislation, the students had time to explore the city of San Francisco. Many students went to visit tourist destinations such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Lombard Street. This Harvard Model Congress San Francisco excursion was a major success for St. Agnes girls. Several students are anticipating returning next year and learning even more. In February, another set of St. Agnes students will also attend Harvard Model Congress Boston.