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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, indiana
May 23, 11
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Attest� '� President of Common Councii
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,PUBLICLY
COMMENDING THE JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL'S THE RUCKUS FOR WINNING THEIR 2ND
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
�j�e��enJ, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor noted that the High School
Mock Trial program is aimed to "stimulate and encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of the
American legal system" by providing an opportunity for students to learn about the judicial system through a
hands-on experience, when she opened the 2011 Award Banquet in downtown Phoenix early this month; and
�I1�>e��J, through mock trials, high school students gain an understanding of society's approach to
dispute resolution and justice through an experiential learning opportunity where they can acquire skills in
critical thinking and reasoning, oral advocacy, team work and citizenship involving a hypothetical case
where mock trial team members compete in actual courtrooms and display their knowledge; and
�`'/.��ea��, the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to recognize that 48 teams from 43
states, Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, South Korea, and Australia competed with John
Adams High School Mock Trial Team, with TITe Ruckus winning the 2011 National High School Mock
Trial Championship, & this year represents John Adams 11�" straight Indiana State Championship; and
�`�e>n.n�, the Common Council would especially like to publicly recognize all of the members of
the Adam's The Ruckus, namely: ,
Geoff Burdell Jeremy Doyle Toby Stoner John Scanlan, Coach
Matt Caponigro Czesia Eid Heath Weaver, Fa�utry sponsor Erin Linder, Coach
Peter poyle David Kern MaCla CapOrilgl'O�Time Keeper Andrew Jones, Coach
Lucas Burkett, Coach
n��of��, CC�1�xe�,re, G�if, r��fo,lve� by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby congratulates each and every member of the John Adams High School Mock Trial Team called
Tlze Ruckus, for winning the 2011 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Phoenix, Arizona.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that the hard-work, discipline, and dedication
of the students on Tl:e Ruckus has enabled each of these dedicated and talented individuals to be excellent
role models for all students throughout our country; and each team member has brought the highest of honors
to themselves, their family and friends, John Adams High School, the South Bend Community School
Corporation, and all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
Section III . Tlie Ruckus follow in the footsteps of Adams winning the 2009 National Title, with this
year's championship marking the 10��' time that an Adams High School Mock Trial Team has finished in the
top 10 nationally. The Common Council is proud to celebrate with you and congratulate each of you.
Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Council and a ro 1 by the yor. -
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