DA Prosecutors as New Mentors for Mock Trial Team
SAN MARIN MOCK TRIAL TEAM
 Exciting news from the Mustangs' Mock Trial program: 2 prosecutors from the District Attorney's office are coming aboard as attorney coaches. Alan Charmatz and Sean Kensinger have over 30 years combined experience prosecuting some of Marin County's most infamous crimes and criminals, and Mr. Charmatz was the Mock Trial coach at San Marin 15 years ago when the Mustangs won the competition! A meeting will be scheduled for a lunch period in May, so be on the lookout for the date and location. We will introduce Mr. Charmatz and Mr. Kensinger, hear stories about cases they have prosecuted, and start the process of recruiting next year's Mock Trial team. Students in all grade levels are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. Come out and hear what the new and improved Mock Trial Team is all about, because it just might be for you.
Please contact Mr. Spinard MSpinard@nusd.org for more information.
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 SAN MARIN MOCK TRIAL TEAM
November, 2009
The Mock Trial Team is pleased to report thatSan Marin parents Eric Grover and Dave Walchli have joined the Team as attorney coaches. They are already working hard with the prosecution and defense teams as they prepare for the trial of erstwhile comedian turned murder defendant Jordan "JoTheJoker" Bratton. Your San Marin Mock Trial Team includes:
* Seniors-Ben Schaefer, Chris Nielsen, Alex Bentley, Michelle Lemieux, Angelea Rombiero;
* Juniors-Laura Posylkin, Karl Pfeifer, Vincent Ramos, Rob Oser, Kate Kushnir, Kaitlyn Thomson, Ashiq Mubarach, Corey Lamberdin;
* Sophomore-Liam Bartling;
* Freshmen-Kimberly Hanf,Jackson Grover, Cameron Sheron, Brad Walchli, Luis Morales, Hope Krause; and
* Older than Dirt-AttorneyCoaches Eric Grover, Dave Walchli and Chris Sheron; and Teacher Sponsor Mike Spinrad.
The Team will be gearing up for the trial competition with a January 12 scrimmage against the team from Sonoma Valley High School at the Marin County Courthouse. The competition is at the Courthouse on January 30 and February 6, and spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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 SAN MARIN MOCK TRIAL TEAM
October, 2009
San Marin's newest team-the Mock Trial team-has started training.
Twenty-two students are dissecting the murder case of People vs. Bratton, and preparing to prosecute and defend Jordan "The Joker" Bratton in the killing of a despised entertainment critic. The team will act as the attorneys, witnesses and courtroom personnel in competition against other Marin County High Schools.
Save the date-Saturday, January 30, 2010-as the Mustang Mock Trial Team takes People vs. Bratton to trial at the courthouse in San Rafael; spectators are welcome.
Chris Sheron, a San Marin parent and attorney, is the coach of the team, and Mike Spinrad, the Chair of the Social Studies department, is the faculty advisor. Please contact Mr. Spinrad MSpinrad@nusd.org for more information. |
 SAN MARIN MOCK TRIAL TEAM
September, 2009
SMHS is assembling a Mock Trial Team for the Marin County Mock Trial Competition. All grade levels are welcome.
The Mock Trial team will both prosecute and defend a hypothetical criminal case based on an important issue facing America's youth. The team works with teacher and attorney coaches to prepare the prosecution and defense strategies, and present the case at the Marin County Courthouse before real judges in January/February 2010.
Students assume the roles of trial attorneys, pretrial motion attorneys, witnesses, clerks and bailiffs, and compete against other Marin County High Schools. Through these role-playing techniques, students learn about the content and processes of law in an exciting and vibrant way. Also, by studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students increase their public speaking skills, analytical ability, and team cooperation. Stay tuned, as more details will follow.
Chris Sheron, a San Marin parent and attorney, is the coach of the team, and Mike Spinrad, the Chair of the Social Studies department, is the faculty advisor. More information on dates and times of the first meeting and subsequent meetings will be distributed via eNews and this monthly newsletter. | |
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