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Immaculate High School Mock Trial Team Members Recognized
Immaculate's team members were recognized for their outstanding performance in a civil case. Sponsored by Civics First,
In their first Mock Trial round, Immaculate High School’s team members were recognized for their outstanding performance in a civil case regarding an injury sustained by a player in a soccer tournament. Sponsored by Civics First, Mock Trial is a unique program that teaches an understanding of trial law along with language and communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a real-life trial setting with students competing against their peers throughout the state.
Attorney Mary-Caitlin Cronin and Attorney Kristin Chiriatti have been volunteering to prepare the Immaculate team for the 2022 trial competitions. On the plaintiff side, Allie Bellone was awarded Best Attorney, Nik Badinelli as Second Best Attorney, and Ben Gasparinni as Best Witness. On the defense side, Carolyn Jandura was awarded Best Attorney, Gavin Buttafuoco as Second Best Attorney, and Ernst Koch as Third Best Witness. The 2022 team will move forward to the next round of competition scheduled for this Friday, February 4.
Civics First promotes law-related education programs in Connecticut’s public, private, and parochial schools. Students who participate in these programs develop self-confidence, critical thinking, and public speaking skills while learning about the Constitution and the rule of law.
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Included in team photo:
Students: Nikolas Badinelli (Danbury), Allie Bellone (Redding), Chloe Bellone (Redding), Gavin Buttafuoco (New Fairfield), Aiden Doolabh (Danbury), Charles Doran (Danbury), Calista Dudas (Redding), Deirdre Dwyer (Bridgewater), Ben Gasparrini (Ridgefield), Memphis Garvin (Danbury), Carolyn Jandura (Redding), Ernst Koch (Danbury), and Jude Vail (Brookfield). Teacher-Advisor: Chris Houser. Attorneys: Mary-Caitlin Cronin and Kristin Chiriatti.
Immaculate High School is a private, non-profit Catholic college-preparatory institution serving students from 28 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, Immaculate High School also allows students to focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, service to others, and personal goals. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s school system.
