In 8th grade Language Arts, Mr. Kline’s students have been practicing their persuasive writing skills- culminating in a Mock Trial about a stolen car case. Students wrote opinion pieces based on witness statements, formulated questions for witnesses, wrote opening and closing arguments, and then acted out the trial. Every student had a role- lawyers, witnesses, and jury members.
Photos provided by our courtroom photographers: Kamdyn Cihacek, Khloe Gardner, and Brooklin Glennie.
In 2nd hour, the defendant, played by Haiden Huff, was found guilty. The prosecuting lawyers were Hannah Wendt and Sean Hein.
In 3rd hour, the defendant, played by Lukas Cleaver, was found not guilty. His defense lawyers were Owen Becerra, Bobby Barnard, and Isaiah Zappia (as a consultant).
6th hour, the defendant, played by Billy Brooks, was found guilty. The prosecuting lawyers were Korbin Hornbacher and Dom McDowell.
