HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-14 Special Resolution - JAHS Mock Trial RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
CONGRATULATING THE JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM “NOT NECESSARILY”:
THE 2017 INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION STATE CHAMPIONS
Whereas, one of the many programs sponsored by the Indiana Bar Foundation is the Annual Indiana High
School Mock Trial Competition, held on March 4-5, in Indianapolis, Indiana, included teams from high schools
in northeast, northwest and central Indiana; and
Whereas, the purpose of the Indiana Mock Trial program is “to stimulate and encourage a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the American legal system, by providing students the opportunity to learn the
judicial system through a hands-on experience. Through mock trials, students gain an understanding of society’s
approach to dispute resolution and justice through an experiential learning opportunity”; and
Whereas, the South Bend Common Council is especially proud to congratulate each and every John Adams
High School student who participated this year in the Indiana High School Mock Trial Competition. The John
Adams’ Mock Trial Program has won 18 State Mock Trial Championships and 2 National Titles. The school’s
program was founded by Mike Szucs and is the largest mock trial program in the country. This year’s roster
included 87 students, 16 coaches, 2 sponsors, and 1 mentor, and the championship round versus Carmel High
School was presided by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven H. David.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. On behalf of the residents of the City of South Bend, the South Bend Common Council is proud
to publicly commend, honor, and sincerely congratulate all of the John Adams High School students who
participated in the 2017 Indiana High School Mock Trial Competition; Principal James Seitz; Teacher Sponsors:
Donna Sharp and Nicholas Leatherman; Coaches; all of the volunteer attorneys; and the family and friends who
helped to prepare and support all of these competing high school students who have brought honor to themselves,
John Adams High School, and the South Bend Community.
Section II. The 2017 Indiana High School Mock Trial Competition State Champions: (Not Necessarily)
composed of eight (8) John Adams High School students: Amanda Brewster, Ana Marie Broden, Alice
Goulding, Elijah Grammer, Brendan Hayner-Slattery, Robert Howard, Douglas Moody and Abi
Trzaskowski; and their Coaches: Judge John Broden and Judy Shroyer will now represent the City of South
Bend, Indiana, in the national competition to be held this May in Hartford, Connecticut. Congratulations for a
job extremely well done and good luck at Nationals!!
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Tim Scott, 1st District Oliver J. Davis, 6th District
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Regina Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy Kelly, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo M. Broden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large
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Dr. David Varner, 5th District Council Attorney
Attest: Approved this ___ day of April, 2017.
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Kareemah N. Fowler, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend