NC Mock Trial Competition Remains a Strong Tradition with Growing Success

From the NC High School Mock Trial High Point Regional Coordinator team,
Rich Manger, Eric Richardson, Jonathan M. Parisi, Grace Lay, Regan Richardson, and Rachel Boos:

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, twelve high school teams from across our state gathered at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point to participate in a trial competition featuring the fictitious case of the Dakota Stark v. Springs Park, Inc.  Wade was part of a group celebrating at a victory party after winning a soccer tournament earlier that morning. During a round of dodgeball on the trampolines, Wade fell and broke his neck. Wade died from the neck injury. Although Wade’s parent, Dakota Stark, signed a waiver, the family sued Springs Park for wrongful death. Owner Sidney Wilson and Springs Park denied all wrongdoing and liability. 

In the championship round of the competition, Ardrey Kell High School [UNC] prevailed over The STEM Early College @ NC A&T State University [GOLD] to win a bid to the state championship at Campbell Law School.  Those who attended and volunteered were treated to a total of 13 trials and some amazing lawyering.  We are indebted to and extend a very special thank you to the following GBA members who gave up their Saturday and volunteered as presiding judges and scoring jurors for this event:

Alexis Holloway	Mary Garvey
Regan English	James Patrick Ellington
Jon Wall	Manisha Patel
Amanda Edwards	Jan Pritchett
Eloise Hassell	Ames Chamberlin
Jeffrey Smith	Molly Hilburn-Holte