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Mock Trial Wins States, Going to Nationals!
By Raegan Perry
CHARLOTTE, NC- Seven excited students and two very nervous coaches
entered the court room with anticipation and determination. Raegan Perry
opens the Prosecution with an opening statement, where she said, “The
author of this crime is the defendant and it’s up to the jury to see
that he doesn’t get away with it.” Kaitlin Price ends the trial by
telling the jury that “they must write the final chapter of the killer’s
crime.” The Prosecution delivered an amazing performance in the first
round of the state mock trial championship last weekend.
As the competition progressed, the Gray Stone Mock Trial team gave it
their all. The mock trial team had to compete twice on Saturday for the
first two rounds. Sunday morning, the team had to go against one of the
Mock Trial power houses in round III,
Not only did the mock trial team win all three of the rounds, but they
never lost a ballot. In mock trial, real trial attorneys and judges
serve as the jury. There are typically three jury members, who are also
the judges of the competition. Each jury member has a ballot where they
score each performance, including the opening and closing statements and
the direct and cross examination. The Gray Stone Mock Trial team never
lost a single ballot this whole season, including their trip to
The team went against Raleigh Charter in the final championship round.
Gray Stone was given a choice of arguing the defense or prosecution. The
team decided to argue the defense. Sam Hurley, Raegan Perry and Kaitlin
Price were the attorneys. Eldon Zacek III, Danny Horner, Katie Hopkins
and Caitlin Corbett were the witnesses. Anna Morrison is an Assistant
D.A. from
Gray Stone’s Mock Trial team will compete in the national competition
that is to be held in the new |
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