Seventh Grade Holds Mock Trial at Towson Courthouse

Mr. John Steven's 7th grade government students held a mock trial event at the Towson courthouse this spring. The students prepared their opening statements, depositions, evidence, and closing arguments for months, finally having their real day in court.

Family members were invited to watch as the students, donning their power blazers and finest suits, spoke eloquently to the jury (of their peers), using all of the skills and techniques they've learned in class to plead their case.

It was an extraordinary display of writing, research, and communication skills, and an experience that will impact these students for the rest of their lives. And when the verdicts came in (yes, the student jury deliberated over the evidence), the students remained poised and professional as they beamed from ear to ear, taking immense pride in all they had accomplished.