[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 
                        MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Franklin High School's Mock Trial team on winning the 2018 National 
High School Mock Trial Championship.
  The 2018 championships saw teams from high schools all across the 
country. Passionate students from over 40 states, the Mariana Islands, 
Guam, and South Korea met in Nevada, and presented their meticulously 
crafted legal arguments to a judge in hopes of convincing a jury to 
sympathize with their side.
  These students prepare for weeks in advance to put together their 
case and, given the importance of the justice system, it is encouraging 
to see teenagers show such enthusiasm to participate in it. Having 
worked as a prosecutor myself, I know the amount of preparation that is 
needed to effectively present your argument. The fact that these 
students have been nationally recognized for their ability to do so 
speaks to the bright future ahead of them.
  This is the third time a mock trial team from Washington State has 
earned the national title--two of those times have been Franklin High 
School. I have no doubt that these students all have promising careers 
to look forward to.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Franklin High 
School's extraordinary achievement, and its students for their 
dedication to the legal system.

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