Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On September 13, the Kellenberg Mock Trial team set out on their first invitational of the year, the Yale Bulldog Invitational. The team skillfully delivered examinations of the witnesses, presented their case, and introduced evidence in their greatest attempt to prevail in the debate. Though their valiant efforts…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: After 8th period on September 28th, Kellenberg’s Mock Trial team left school for the Yale Invitational in New Haven, Connecticut, which would serve as their new home for the weekend. Before the school year even began, the Mock Trial team worked diligently over the summer to prepare a…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Wednesday, March 29th, the Firebird mock trial traveled to Old Bethpage-Plainview High School for the Moot Court competition. The moot court competition is a series of tournaments consisting of a team representing their school, including two Firebird teams who participated in the competition. In each round, each…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Latin School Mock Trial team witnessed Congressman Tom Suozzi present Corporal Chris Levi with the Purple Heart Medal on December 3 at the North Shore Historical Courthouse. The Purple Heart is a prestigious award given to American soldiers who have been injured or killed by an enemy…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: This past weekend on January 22nd and 23rd, the Kellenberg Mock Trial team competed in the University of Pennsylvania’s annual Benjamin Franklin Invitational Tournament. This year, due to COVID, this two-day competition was held virtually. The Kellenberg Mock Trial consists of 12 high school students, who are committed…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: As Kellenberg Memorial High School reopened in September, so did many clubs and activities, one of which being Mock Trial. This is a club that allows students to partake in a trial where one team acts as the prosecution, and the other as the defense. Students can also…
Although this is a year like no other, the Mock Trial Team is hard at work competing in several virtual competitions this year. Back in September, the High School Mock Trial team successfully competed at the Yale Bulldog Invitational against schools from around the country. After a tough first day against a nationally-ranked competition, the…
The KMHS Mock Trial team successfully competed at the Virtual Bulldog Invitational this weekend at Yale. After a tough first day against nationally-ranked competition, the team rebounded by winning both of their trials Sunday. They ended with a 4 – 4 record. Congratulations to senior attorneys Ava Boneville, Colin Crowley, and Meaghan O’Keefe for collectively…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: Congratulations to the high school mock trial team on their strong victory yesterday in the New York State Mock Trial Competition. The mock trial team defeated Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway. The team was led by attorneys Ava Boneville, Colin Crowley and Meagan O’Keefe, witnesses Alexandra…
This summer, Mock Trial Team Member Ava Boneville (’21) attended an intensive law program at Stanford University. The program was attended by almost 200 high school students and involved courses on the law and an exciting mock trial competition. As part of the program, Ava competed as lead attorney for a defense team at the…