February 4, 2025
Gray Stone hosts annual Mock Trial scrimmage
By Staff Reports
Gray Stone Day School
First row, L-R: Wrigley Petrea, Makayla Cauble, Kinley Burleson. Second row, L-R: Polly Nantz, Madison Vang, Paisley Rocco, Sophie Martinez, Brinley Goodman, Jillian Towns and Lindsey-Claire Stirewalt. Third row, L-R: Rohan Joseph, Teddy Morton, Mark Morton, Nathan Marcoccia, Bladen Goodman, Amelia Barney, Addison McGuire, and Albert Saysombath.
Recently, Gray Stone Day School had the honor of hosting an exhilarating high school mock trial scrimmage that brought together 14 teams from 7 different schools including Bradford Preparatory School, Ardrey Kell High School, Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, and Community School of Davidson.
Two homeschool groups, Unity Mock Trial and Kairos Co-op also participated.
This annual event highlights the keen intellect and skills of students but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among budding legal minds.
Mock trial competitions have become increasingly popular in high schools, and for a good reason.
They serve as an excellent platform for students to engage in critical thinking, public speaking, and strategic planning—all essential skills for those aiming for careers in law or related fields.
Each team comprised of student attorneys and witnesses, spending countless hours preparing their cases and rehearsing their roles.
The preparation process involved research, crafting arguments, and understanding legal procedures, which allowed students to immerse themselves in real-world legal scenarios.
Gray Stone Day School performed exceptionally well bringing home 9 awards.
“I am so proud of our team who has spent many hours during lunch hours, flex time and after school honing their skills and preparing for this event” said Olivia Petersen, club advisor.
“We were fortunate to bring together the number of teams for a scrimmage and given their performance, I am excited to see them in the upcoming regional competition.”
Attorneys from local law firms generously volunteered their time to evaluate the students, offering constructive feedback to enhance their performance.
First Bank of Richfield sponsored a lunch immediately after the competition.
Gray Stone Day School is a public charter school for grades 6-12 and free to attend.