Mock Trial Season Approaches Finale

The Mock Trial competition season is approaching its conclusion, with Penn-Trafford advancing to District Finals after a win on February 27 against Franklin Regional.

 

Penn-Trafford students were recognized as outstanding performers at the competition, with Jared Miller being named as ‘Best Advocate’ and Eliza Kleinschmidt as ‘Best Witness.’ 

 

The District Finals will take place on Thursday, March 7th against Greensburg Salem High School at the Westmoreland County Courthouse.  Both teams will advance to Regionals on March 9th in Hollidaysburg. 

 

“Our team has great chemistry this year and they are fun to watch,” commented Penn-Trafford’s coach, Mrs. Christina Wukich.

 

Jared Miller and Eliza Kleinschmidt were recognized as outstanding performers

Jared Miller and Eliza Kleinschmidt were recognized as outstanding performers

 

Penn-Trafford’s mock trial team:  (Seated) Sarah Hugus, (Standing, Front) Cole O’Hern, Riley Joyce, David Zigarovich, Madeline Watson, Eliza Kleinschmidt, Cienna Oien, Dannica Wukich, Emma Edwards, Aderinsola Adedimila, Sydney Mularski, (Standing, Back) Natalie Goldsworthy, Jared Miller, Thomas Freilino, and Zachary Conte

Penn-Trafford’s mock trial team:  (Seated) Sarah Hugus, (Standing, Front) Cole O’Hern, Riley Joyce, David Zigarovich, Madeline Watson, Eliza Kleinschmidt, Cienna Oien, Dannica Wukich, Emma Edwards, Aderinsola Adedimila, Sydney Mularski, (Standing, Back) Natalie Goldsworthy, Jared Miller, Thomas Freilino, and Zachary Conte