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Weston High School Mock Trial Team Is Recognized
The team wins three awards after competing in the statewide competition.
The Weston High School Mock Trial Team was recognized at the Civics First Annual Award Dinner on May 31, 2018. The team, which competed in the final round of competition, was presented with the inaugural Professionalism and Civility Award for their exemplary conduct during the months-long competition. In particular, Civics First Board President Jonathan Weiner commended the team for their leadership and kindness in reaching out to younger participants from other schools to offer advice for the future. Team member Abby Glasberg was recognized as the Best High School Witness for 2017-2018. The team also received the Connecticut State Second Place award.
The team was led by senior captains Max Chayet and Matthew Sydney, joined by senior James Joyce and juniors Jane Burdett, Abby Glasberg, Brendan Moore, Beck Reiferson, Owen Tanzer, and Carolyn Zech. Many of them were members of the 2015-16 state championship team that went on to compete in the 2016 National Championship in Idaho.
Weston High School teacher Laura Del Savio is the team advisor, and Carl Bernstein and Kate Moore serve as the team’s attorney coaches.
