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Mock Trial teams back from state competition

Published 1:30 am Friday, April 7, 2017

By Herald Staff

Mock Trial teams back from state competition
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Mock Trial teams back from state competition
Archbishop Murphy High School’s varsity team finished in fourth place at the state high school Mock Trial Championship, held March 24-26 at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia. (Contributed photo)
Jackson High School’s Mock Trial team earned the William L. Downing Core Values Award at the Washington State Mock Trial championship, held March 24-26 at Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia. (Contributed photo)

The Washington State Mock Trial championship was held March 24-26 at Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia.

The varsity team from Archbishop Murphy High School finished in fourth place out of two dozen teams.

Earning best witness awards were Hillary Longoria, Anthony Damitio, Elizabeth Mayans, Hannah Snider and Alexi Obillo. Best lawyer awards were earned by Hannah Lukomski, Lucas Dini, Anthony Damitio, AJ de Leon and Alisa Das.

Jackson High School also finished in the top 10. The team received the William L. Downing Core Values Award for displaying such Mock Trial values as honesty, sportsmanship and leadership.

Jackson teens earning best witness awards were Hannah Ouijdani, Rumi Gilani and Jessica Ramos. Best lawyer awards went to Steven Dean and Patrick Follis.

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