Barristers’ 2008 High School Mock Trial
The 2008 High School Mock Trial Competition was held on February 16th and February 23rd. Eight teams competed this year, with West High School defeating Bearden High School in the final round to win first prize. West will go on to compete in the state mock trial competition in Nashville on March 14-15.
The Mock Trial Committee would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted with this year’s competition. Special thanks goes to Hon. Bruce Guyton, Howard Jarvis, Thomas Dickenson, Adrienne Anderson, Robert Murrian, Amye King, Greg McMillan and Penny Arning for volunteering to serve as judges of the preliminary rounds of the competition, and to Hon. Michael Moyers for presiding over the championship round. Other KBA members who volunteered to help with this year’s competition are: Ben Jones, Hillary Jones, Mark Castleberry, Ed Meade, Michael Stanuszek, Nic Arning, Meghan Morgan, Eric Butler, Latisha Stubblefield, Katrina Atchley, Jason Steinle, Chris Sanders, Chris McCarty, Shelley Breeding, Ryan Stinnett, Steve Johnson, Daniel Headrick, Preston Hawkins, Matt Grossman, Matt Birdwell, Sherri DeCosta, Keith Alley, Benjamin Mullins, Kenny Saffles, Joe Christian, Tasha Blakney, and Tim Housholder.
If you are interested in coaching a local high school team for next year’s competition, or if you are interested in volunteering to serve as a judge, scorer or bailiff for the 2009 competition, please contact Sonda Gifford or Mike Baisley at 215-1000.
Best Attorney - Noelle Harb, West High School and Barristers' Mock Trial Co-Chair, Mike Baisley
Best Witness - Carrie Cox, West High School and Barristers' Mock Trial Co-Chair, Mike Baisley
2nd Place - Bearden A
3rd Place - Carter High School
4th Place - West B
