Mock Trial Gains Members

Last year was an extremely strong and successful season for the FHN Mock Trial team. The students continuously accomplished great things all throughout the year including winning first place at state. This year, they feel the absence of seniors who provided great leadership last season. Mock Trial coach Randy Pierce reflects on the seniors from last season.

“We would like to have them here,” Pierce said. “They provided wonderful leadership.”

Despite the loss of leadership, mock trial is flourishing this year more than ever. They have doubled the size of their team and everyone is adjusting nicely.

“We now have 16 new people, so a total of 28 students. This gives us a little bit of a head start,” Pierce said.

For a veteran like Pierce who’s been coaching for 50 years, this many new students is nothing to worry about.

“Generally speaking, I don’t need to modify my teaching style much,” Pierce said.

Even with everything that’s happened, mock trial is encouraging students to join their team next year. Pierce invites all students to come watch their competition happening Jan. 16-18.

“We will be happy to have people come and observe our competitions so that they can look at it and get a better feel for the club. It’s up to them to decide if they want to join our team next year,” Pierce said.