Volunteer Mock Trial judges: Kristina Holman, Lucas Tucker, Adam Vander Heyden, Lorraine Mansfield, Michael Davidson, Agnes Botelho, Kathleen Paustian, Claudia Aguayo, Dave Liebrader, Michelle Darquea, Ida Ybarro, Darren Lach, Deanna Brinkerhoff, Tom Humphrey, Carrie Bourdeau, Amber Robinson, Bryan Ure, James Robison, Jennifer Fraser, William O’Grady, Rhonda Long, Elizabeth Ashley and Barry Lieberman.

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Nevada’s High School Mock Trial program continues to grow thanks largely to the many attorneys and judges who give their time both to coach our teams and/or to judge the competitions. This year’s mock trial competitions attracted new members of the State Bar of Nevada, along with some seasoned practitioners. New and returning members alike were on

hand to offer their expertise, support and encouragement to area students.

The state competition was held in Reno February 27 and 28. Bishop Gorman High School won the competition and will represent Nevada at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Atlanta, Georgia in early May.

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Pictured are Glenn Machado, Macaire Moran, Dedree Smart, Eva Johnson, Kevin Diamond, Kevin Fitzgerald, Michael Davidson, Gabrielle Jones, Sylvia Tiscareno, Randa Reiff Shea, Barry Lieberman, Sharon Dockter, Paola Armeni, Paul Kirst, Ismael Santellan, Karen Hanks, Martin Orsinelli, Ed Poleski, Maria Loventime, Peter Mazzeo and Sean D. Thueson.

Tabulating scores during the state mock trial competiton are Don Christensen, Karen Vaughan and Beth Scully.

Art Zorio and Beth Scully review mock trial rules during the recent state competition.

Some volunteers at the State High School Mock Trial Competition. Front row: Art Zorio, Don Christensen, Keith Tierney, Tamara Jankovic and Nicole Harvey. 2nd row: Dan Wong, Dave Grundy, Janet Traut, Bridget Robb Peck, John Samberg, Bruce Hahn and Roger Doyle. 3rd row: Barbara DiFranza, Kerry Campbell and Andrew Craner.

Advanced Technologies Academy students Sierra Snyder, Mayquel Caranza and Montana Ridgeway listen intently to constructive feedback from the panel of judges following their trial.

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