Charles and Mock-Trial in Anchorage

Charles had a good weekend in Anchorage for the State Mock-Trial competition. The Mock-Trial helps students understand how the legal system "works". Charles was on the defense team for a day-care owner accused of firing an employee because she had epilepsy. He had 3 others on their team. They would compete against a team for the prosecution. The format was a regular jury trial. They had the basics of the case and then had to write their own opening statement, witness questions, cross-exam questions, and closing statements. During their practices local lawyers would come and watch and give pointers. Charles usually got great compliments. His best friend, Berrett Wilber, was on a prosecution team and was voted the 6th best lawyer. Over all the Sitka High team was 4th out of 9 teams...much better than last year...11th of 12. Charles' defense team won all 4 of the trials they were in.
In addition to the competition, Charles had a great time with his friends and making new friends and getting to sleep little and play a lot.