GMU heading to state finals for mock trial
NORWICH – After a close battle, the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton (GMU) Mock Trial Team ended-up on-top in their final regional mock trial match before heading to the state arena.
On April 20 in the Chenango County Courthouse, GMU won their final regional round in the New York State mock trial competition. Chenango County's regional champions now have the opportunity to travel to Albany and face off against other regions around the state. The state finals will take place between May 13 and May 15 at the James T. Foley Federal Courthouse in Albany.
According to GMU's Mock Trial Coach Raquel Norton, while this is her first year as the team's coach, the student's hard work and dedication along with help from the prior year's coach has made the team's success possible.
"The students have met at least once a week since this year's Mock Trial season began, and as we got closer to the finals, they met even more than that," said Norton. "Everyone has done an excellent job so far, and regardless of this year's outcome, I plan on coaching mock trial for the school again next year."
Mock trial is an educational program co-sponsored by The New York Bar Foundation, affording high school students the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of civil/criminal law and courtroom procedures.
According to the New York State Bar Association, thousands of students participate each year, with the objectives of teaching students ethics, civility and professionalism.
The association stated they hope the program furthers students' understanding of the law, the legal system, and court procedures; along with improving proficiency in basic life skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and reasoning.
The bar association said mock trial helps "...to promote better communication and cooperation among the school community, teachers and students and members of the legal profession, and heighten appreciation for academic studies and stimulate interest in law-related careers."
Friends and family of GMU's team are invited to come to the federal courthouse to watch the rounds with the team's permission, but competing teams get seating priority.
Pictured: The Regional Mock Trial Finals with Judge Frank Revoir Jr., Greene's Mock Trial Team, and GMU's Mock Trial Team listening to witness testimony. (Submitted Photo)
On April 20 in the Chenango County Courthouse, GMU won their final regional round in the New York State mock trial competition. Chenango County's regional champions now have the opportunity to travel to Albany and face off against other regions around the state. The state finals will take place between May 13 and May 15 at the James T. Foley Federal Courthouse in Albany.
According to GMU's Mock Trial Coach Raquel Norton, while this is her first year as the team's coach, the student's hard work and dedication along with help from the prior year's coach has made the team's success possible.
"The students have met at least once a week since this year's Mock Trial season began, and as we got closer to the finals, they met even more than that," said Norton. "Everyone has done an excellent job so far, and regardless of this year's outcome, I plan on coaching mock trial for the school again next year."
Mock trial is an educational program co-sponsored by The New York Bar Foundation, affording high school students the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of civil/criminal law and courtroom procedures.
According to the New York State Bar Association, thousands of students participate each year, with the objectives of teaching students ethics, civility and professionalism.
The association stated they hope the program furthers students' understanding of the law, the legal system, and court procedures; along with improving proficiency in basic life skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and reasoning.
The bar association said mock trial helps "...to promote better communication and cooperation among the school community, teachers and students and members of the legal profession, and heighten appreciation for academic studies and stimulate interest in law-related careers."
Friends and family of GMU's team are invited to come to the federal courthouse to watch the rounds with the team's permission, but competing teams get seating priority.
Pictured: The Regional Mock Trial Finals with Judge Frank Revoir Jr., Greene's Mock Trial Team, and GMU's Mock Trial Team listening to witness testimony. (Submitted Photo)
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