Gavel falls against Lions in state Mock Trial tourney
NDCL's Mock Trial Team Blue ended yet another impressive run to the state championship by being defeated in one of two trials in the first round of tournament competition on March 11.
The Lions were among just 19 teams in Ohio to qualify for the state tournament. Teams needed to win both of their first-round trials to advance to the state semi-finals.
Due to the health and safety protocols of the pandemic, this year's state tournament and all trials leading up to it were completely virtual.
Ohio Mock Trial offers an innovative approach to learning the law and how our legal system functions. Guided by teachers and volunteer legal advisors, students participate in an original, unscripted, simulated trial written by attorneys.
English Department Chairperson Ms. Victoria Frabotta '86 serves as lead adviser for the Legal Lions with assistance from English teacher Miss Katie Martin '14 and Social Studies teacher Mr. Ross Martin.
COURT APPEARANCE: Our Mock Trial Team Blue gets ready to enter the Geauga County Courthouse for the virtual Mock Trial State Tournament on March 11. The team includes adviser Miss Katie Martin '14 (left); junior Mallory Sah; sophomore Bailey Rice; seniors Connor Marrott, Rylee Yackin, Veronica Mekhel, and Madison Rogers; junior Madeline Kuhlman; adviser Ms. Victoria Frabotta '86; and senior Hayden Bell