Mock trial is a fall activity where students participate in a pretend court case to experience what a real court case would be like. Just like a real court case, mock trial assigns students to different roles, including witnesses, prosecutors, defendants, etc.
There are three "teams" which compete amongst themselves and against teams from other towns. These teams have the opportunity to compete at districts, or even state, later in the year.
According to senior Shay Chamberlain, a witness, "This year's case is about murder. There was a fire in the some factory. I believe that the boss did it on purpose to collect the insurance money."
Junior Andrew Smith plays the role of a lawyer and says, "The battle of the three begins on Thursday," referencing the fight for team one lawyer between himself, Walt Mays, and Greg McCallum.
The club's sponsor is Mr. McCarty. Mock trial practices take place in the courthouse, where participants can get comfortable with the legal atmosphere.
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