Return to Headlines

J-TECHS Mock Trial Team Takes 1st at Magnolia Bar Competition

On April 12th and 13th, both of the J-TECHS Mock Trial Teams participated in the Magnolia Bar Association's mock trial competition. Both teams performed well, with one team advancing to the final round and taking first place overall in the competition. Along with the victory, two seniors took home awards for 1st and 3rd overall best lawyer in the competition. This was the final competition for the school year. 

 

WINNING TEAM

The winning team! L to R: (front) Judge Latrice Westbrook of the MS Court of Appeals, Travis Collins (back) Attorney/Coach Catouche Body, Attorney and Competition Chair Kimberly-McCray-Hampton,Nicholas Sivak, Kyita Welchlin, Arianna Brumfield, Marvin Sanders, Attorney/Coach Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, and Magnolia Bar Association President Attorney Seirra Williams

 

KYITA WELCHLIN AWARD

3rd place overall competition lawyer Kyita Welchlin

 

ARIYANNA BRUMFIELD AWARD

1st place overall competition lawyer Arianna Brumfield

 

J-TECHS 23-24 MOCK TRIAL TEAM

The full J-TECHS 23/24 Mock Trial Team