Mock Trial Team Advances to Quarter Finals

On Saturday, March 28th, the RHAM Mock Trial team journeyed to the Superior Court of New London to compete in their annual state-wide competition. Other competing schools included Mercy, St. Bernard's, and East Lyme. The RHAM squad won its trials from both the defendant's and plaintiff's sides, qualifying them to compete in the state quarter-finals. This is the first time in the program's three year history that it has advanced to the second round of competition.

RHAM's plaintiff trial was against the team from St. Bernard's. Kelly Moquin, acting as the plaintiff, provided realistic and convincing testimony that aided RHAM on its way to victory. In the post-trial analysis, the professional attorneys who acted as judges for the competition commented that both teams performed exceptionally well and had a commendable knowledge of the facts of the case.

After a brief recess, the RHAM defense team faced the plaintiff's team from East Lyme. After an extremely well-fought case, the court ruled in favor of the defense. The closing statement made by Nicholas Aubin, acting as an attorney for the defense, was a deciding factor in this trial.

The next round of competition will take place during the weekend of April 27th at a location to be named later. Stay tuned for further updates.