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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- For the second year in a row, a team from Oak Hills High School won the San Bernardino County Mock Trial championship title and will advance to the state competition in March.
“The outstanding performances by students at this year’s Mock Trial were incredibly exciting to watch,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “It’s inspiring to see the teams work together to form persuasive arguments, utilize their critical thinking skills and practice the art of public speaking.”
Citrus Valley High School from Redlands Unified School District took second place during this year’s county competition. The team may be able to compete at the state level as a wildcard.
Part of the Oak Hills High School Mock Trial team poses together at the finals competition held at the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Courthouse on Jan.14. Back row, left to right: Rubi Gamez, Sandra Martinez Rivera, Francisco Rodriguera, Danielle Mitchell, Nicholas Markloff. Bottom row, left to right: Robert Long, Sofia Palomares, Abigail Sicairos, Sara Orellana.
Members of the Mock Trial 2022-23 Oak Hills High School Team:
- Jasmine Alvarez
- Alejandra De Lira
- Ryan Douty
- Rubi Gamez
- Angel Haro
- Moniqua Jimenez
- Shantel Lewis
- Robert Long
- Nicholas Markloff
- Sandra Martinez Rivera
- Danielle Mitchell
- Sara Orellana
- Sofia Palomares
- Jasmine Persley
- Francisco Rodriguera
- Abigail Sicairos
- Coach Jeni Boulanger
- Assistant Coach John Boulanger
Members of the Mock Trial 2022-23 Citrus Valley High School Team:
- Juliana Acuna
- Eleanor Brinegar
- Alyssa Camacho
- Alexandra Carreon
- Ava Esteves-Jaime
- Morgan Fierro
- Maddox Flowers
- Alyssa Gidley
- Ariana Gutierrez
- Vivienne Igbinosun
- Brianna Ilacas
- Inara Khankashi
- Bella Moreno
- Domnic Pedroza
- Marsha Rajagukguk
- Noah Sanchez
- Rashad Tyler
- Coach Kathryn Fonken-Stoker
- Assistant Coach Debbie Muniz
More than 400 students representing 26 teams from 24 high schools competed in this year’s county competition.
Mock Trial simulates a criminal case in which high school students portray various courtroom roles including bailiffs, clerks, artists, journalists, attorneys and witnesses, representing both the prosecution and defense.
Students present their case before a real judge and use constitutional amendments and legal objections.
This event is co-sponsored by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office.
Oak Hills High School will advance to the California Mock Trial Finals scheduled for March 17-19, 2023.
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