SBAND High School Mock Trial Competition
On March 26 , students from Legacy High School , Bismarck , and Alexander High School participated in the State Bar Association of North Dakota ’ s ( SBAND ) High School Mock Trial Competition . The competition was held at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck .
Presiding judge volunteers were Judge Bobbi Weiler , Bismarck , and Grant Walker , Bismarck . Attorney volunteer scoring judges were Megan Kummer , Wahpeton ; Carey Goetz , Bismarck ; Eric Edison , Bismarck ; and Justin Balzer , Bismarck .
Legacy High School took first place in this year ’ s competition . The team ’ s teacher is Brittany Ramlo and attorney coaches are Marina Spahr and Audra Fischer . Alexander High School took home the second-place prize . The team ’ s teacher is Amber Severson and attorney coach is Judge Daniel El-Dweek . The competitive event was a great learning experience for students and attorneys / judges who participated to make the 2022 High School Mock Trial Competition a great success .
1st Place – Legacy High School
The SBAND High School Mock Trial Program is an exciting lawrelated education program that introduces students to the American legal system and provides a challenging opportunity for personal growth and achievement . The program brings together attorneys , judges , students , and teachers from across the state . Students learn the details of the trial process and procedure and improve skills in communication , reasoning , critical thinking , and teamwork . Students are also given a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with attorneys and judges .
Legacy High School Team Samantha Bergrud , McKayla Donat , Kaden Dowling , Sydney Ebach , Leila Grubb , Megan Hass , Sarah Jacobson , Karter Klein , Brynn Miller , Tina Morris , and Laken Porter
2nd Place – Alexander High School
Outstanding Witnesses McKayla Donat Leila Grubb Laken Porter
Outstanding Attorneys Megan Hass Sarah Jacobson Tina Morris
Alexander High School Team Zoe Beall , Mercedes Dybas , Marshall Erickson , Kyarah Kibbe , Arena Oian , Brooke Rhykus , and Santos Riggs
Outstanding Witness Zoe Beall
Outstanding Attorney Marshall Erickson
JOHN WARD
John Ward practices in Civil Litigation , including :
• Commercial
• Tort
• Insurance Defense
• Insurance Coverage
• Professional Liability Defense
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