Several of the Mock Trial Team members during the AMTA Competition. From left, Clara Politino, Aidan Giavelli, Sydney Fant, Paul Atherton, Camden Greene, Cassie Olson, and Sydney Taylor.
Lee University’s Mock Trial Team ended its competition season at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Competition. The event took place at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.
“As president of Mock Trial this year I have watched my team work incredibly hard to learn and grow as both teammates and individuals,” said Sydney Taylor, senior political science major. “This season was an excellent way to end my Mock Trial experience, and I can't wait to see them continue to succeed in the fall.”
Camden Greene, junior accounting major, won both Outstanding Witness and Attorney Awards.
This year’s Mock Trial team includes Paul Atherton, Rebecca Bays, Shauna Drinnon, Sydney Fant, Shelby Flannigan, Aidan Giavelli, Camden Greene, Lily Griffith, Matt Hoffmeister, Drew Johnson, Cassie Olson, Seth Palmer, Clara Politino, David Steinmetz, Jeremiah Ruff, and Sydney Taylor.
“Our Mock Trial Team finished another strong season this past fall,” said Dr. Mark Scully, assistant professor of political science. “We had a young team this year, and they demonstrated wonderful personal growth and impressive adaptability in some difficult circumstances. I think that the work we put in this year will be paying dividends for the next several years.”
Though the season is finished, Lee’s Mock Trial Team will host a showcase Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Humanities Center lecture hall. The showcase will use materials acquired from this year to simulate a court case in front of an audience and demonstrate what the team’s competitions look like.
For more information about Lee University’s Mock Trial Team, contact Ms. Taylor at mocktrial@leeuniversity.edu.