Adair County students earned multiple top honors at the 2026 Kentucky United Nations Assembly, held March 15–17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville.
KUNA is a three-day, experiential learning conference in which students participate in simulated international diplomacy, gaining exposure to global cultures while developing critical thinking and communication skills.
The team received the Premier Delegation Award and, for the first time, brought home the Conference Life Trophy, a recognition of overall participation and leadership. Chluey Acanto served on a conference committee and played a key role in securing the honor alongside the rest of the delegation.
Kolt King was selected to serve as International Court of Justice president for 2027, one of the conference’s most prestigious leadership roles.
“Our team has won the most awards in all of my 10 years coaching these competitions,” said advisor Candice Flatt. “To say I am proud of these young ladies and gentlemen is an understatement.”
“They are amazingly talented, generous, kind, intelligent, diplomatic and I could go on and on,” she said.
The debate team of Pierce Stotts, Josie Blair, Sallie Ballou and Raegan Stephens earned the School’s Choice Resolution Award. Their resolution was selected for debate before the full assembly of approximately 1,000 students.
Individually, Lily Coots received the Outstanding Doorkeeper Award, recognizing excellence in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role, including punctuality, respectfulness and effectiveness. Blair also earned the Outstanding Ambassador Award for her performance in competition.
Maddy Grant, participating for the first time, presented a World Global Showcase representing Somalia.
