[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
students, teachers, judges and attorneys residing in my Congressional 
District. Once again, I congratulate the Jonesboro High School Mock 
Trial Team for winning the National High School Mock Trial Championship 
on May 11, 2008, in Wilmington, Delaware. The Jonesboro team also won 
the national title in 2007 and has held State titles six times in the 
last 20 years.--
  The Jonesboro Mock Trial Team represents some of the best and 
brightest of Clayton County students. I want to take a moment to 
recognize the aspiring lawyers, the honors students and the Eagle Scout 
candidates who comprise this winning team. Special recognition must go 
to returning members Jayda Hazell, Jurod James, Tabias Kelly and 
Braeden Orr who competed with the 2007 team. In addition, I 
congratulate Brian Bady, Miguelande Charlestin, Kayla Daniels, 
Dominique Delgado, Lindsay Hargis, Bridget Harris, Avion Jackson, 
Adrienne Marshall, Laura Parkhouse, Joe Strickland and Ralph Wilson for 
their win.
  The Jonesboro Mock Trial Team is fortunate to be guided by legal 
professionals including the Honorable John C. Carbo and the Honorable 
Deborah Benefield, both Clayton County State court judges, as well as 
Ms. Tasha Mosley and Ms. Katie Powers, attorney coaches. In these 
exercises, students gain insight about the American legal system 
including trial preparation and standard courtroom procedures. 
Jonesboro faculty sponsors Andrew and Anna Cox also helped the team 
since early in the fall term to the present so that the team members 
are prepared for their local, State and national competitions.
  In closing, Madam Speaker, I am delighted to recognize the efforts of 
the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team for their back-to-back 
victories. I hope to see the Jonesboro High School team compete again 
at the 2009 National Championship, which will be held in Atlanta, 
Georgia.

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