Mock Trial News
2012 State Mock Trial Results
We are proud to announce the results of the 2012 State Mock Trial tournament!
- 1st Place - Xavier North (Team SER) (Representing Arizona at the National Competition in Albuquerque May 3-6)
- 2nd Place - Brophy (Team HJK)
- 3rd Place - Arizona School for the Arts (Team BNM)
- 4th Place - St. Gregory (Team QLK)
Thank you to the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel for their generous donation of $1,000 which allowed us to provide scholarships to the following outstanding student attorneys:
- $500 Scott Jones – Arizona School for the Arts
- $300 Blake Tonn – Brophy
- $200 Ariana Luna- Xavier West
The following students received outstanding nominations from the judges and were awarded medals and certificates as part of the “ALL STATE” team:
- Tyler McMinimy – Payson
- Alex Nunez – Thompson – Arizona School for the Arts
- Jessica Lehman - University Blue
- Shelby Clark – Xavier North
- Ramsey Moore – Xavier North
- Kevin Griffen – Northland Prep. Sigma
- Tyler Aguirre – Payson
- Katy Fergen – Mountain Ridge
The award given in memory of Justice Michael D. Ryan to recognize the most outstanding individual performance in the championship round of the 2012 Arizona High School Mock Trial State Tournament was given to Shelby Clark – Xavier North.
This year’s State AND Region 3 Court Artist Contest Winner was Amy Silagy from Mountain Ridge High School
The Region 4 Winner was Jenna Brilon from Desert Mountain High School.
2011-12 Mock Trial Tournament Dates
The 2011-12 Mock Trial Tournament dates have been set! The Regional Tournaments will be held in courthouses around Arizona on March 3, 2012. The State Tournament will be held at the Federal Courthouse in Phoenix on March 24, 2012. To register for the regional tournaments, please visit the website, www.azflse.org/mocktrial.
Arizona High School Mock Trial Program Winners
Arizona State High School Mock Trial Tournament Winners
1st Place - University Team 1
2nd Place – Arizona School for the Arts Team 1
3rd Place - Xavier Prep Team 2
4th Place – St. Gregory
Outstanding Student ($500 AADC Scholarship Winner)
Kayla Cowden - Blue Ridge
Honorable Mention Outstanding Students
Laura Van Slyke - University
Emily Agan - Xavier Prep.
Robert Collins – Northland Prep
Kayla Cowden - Blue Ridge
Mandy Xu – Northland Prep
Anne Meyers – Xavier Prep
Michael Cornell – ST. Gregory
Scott Jones – Arizona School of the Arts
All State Mock Trial Team
Laura Van Slyke - University
Emily Agan - Xavier Prep
Robert Collins – Northland Prep
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Mock Trial Rules Have been Revised!
Please make sure that you are aware of all the rule changes, and that you are required to have a timer for each of your teams this year. One will not be provided for you. CLICK HERE to read the new rules for this year!
Announcing the National Mock Trial Practicum Web Site!
The National High School Mock Trial Championship Board in partnership with Great River Technologies presents the NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL PRACTICUM WEBSITE
This valuable tool enhances the mock trial experience for students, teachers, and coaches.This dynamic website includes interactive exercises that allow students to test their knowledge of the trial process. It demonstrates opening statements, closing arguments, direct examinations, cross examinations, and much more. The site also includes flash cards, video clips, drag and drop exercises, and a discussion forum for students and coaches.
COST: $100 per team (up to 8 students) $10 per each additional team member
For questions concerning the website or for a demo, please contact: Stacy Beyer, Acquisitions Manager