By Anna May and Caroline Kirk Tomorrow Today Staff Writers In Trial 1, Kelly Norman was found not guilty on one count of harassing communications and guilty on assault in the second degree. Montgomery Academy, led by Ellen Park, served as the defense team, and Spain Park, led by Bailey Whetter, served as the prosecution … [Read More]
Judge urges Youth Judicial participants to contribute to society
By Mollie Boutwell Tomorrow-Today Layout Editor U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer, who swore in the 21 judges as well as the 650 participants of the 2015 Youth Judicial Conference, urged us to remember to play our part in society. “Showing up for jury duty is just as important as serving in the military,” he said. … [Read More]
Chief Justice: Keep trying to ensure a great 2015 Youth Judicial program
By Jim Schillaci 2015 Youth Alabama Chief Justice Welcome to the 2015 Youth Judicial competition. Every year, people come together from all over Alabama to compete, meet new people and make new memories. However, it is u p to you as the participants to ensure that we have a great 2015 year. I would like … [Read More]
Top participants and teams named for 2014 Youth Judicial
During the Nov. 3 awards ceremony, outstanding individuals and teams were announced for the 2014 YMCA Youth Judicial Program. The top three teams for both the premier and major leagues are eligible to compete in the national competition in Chicago in the summer of 2015. Congratulations to the students and schools represented among the winners. … [Read More]
Congratulations to the Top 10 Plaintiff and Defense Teams
The Top 10 teams for 2014 were announced late Sunday afternoon and immediately competed. The teams that reached the goal of being the best while doing their best were: PLAINTIFF • 202, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Christina McLaughlin • 204, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Amanda Sterley • 302, Birmingham – Indian … [Read More]
Premier playoffs pit best teams against each other
While the Major League teams competed at the federal courthouse, 21 Premier League teams were trying their cases at the Montgomery County Courthouse. The two teams that ultimately won were Plaintiff Team 232, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Katherine Voorhees, and Defense Team 583, Montgomery – Saint James, led by Sydney Brashears.
Who will be your next chief justice?
By Anna Claire Bullard and Mackenzie Montiel Tomorrow TODAY Staff Writers The 2015 chief justice candidates participated in a candidate forum Saturday. What follows is a summary of their remarks. Judge Jim Schillaci was introduced by Christina McLaughlin. Schillaci joked that he originally was interested in a mock trial because he thought there would be … [Read More]
Judges reveal their legal heroes
Tomorrow-Today Alabama asked all of the 2014 justices: Who is your legal hero and why? Chief Justice Bea Tisher, St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Mobile My legal hero is my grandmother Peggy Givhan. She was a federal judge in Montgomery, and she is who made me want to be a judge. Gaten Armstrong, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School … [Read More]
“Respect the competition, respect the courthouse,” Friedman says
By Mackenzie Montiel and Emma Heaton Tomorrow Today staff writers During this year’s opening session, Chris Friedman, who has lead the Youth Judicial training team for 10 years and also wrote the case for this year, gave us two challenges. Friedman is law clerk for the U.S. District Court. First, he said to respect the … [Read More]
“Branch out and make new friends,” Sadie says
By Christian Cooper and Will Inge Tomorrow Today Staff Writers and Editor in Chief Ellie Cotton At Saturday’s opening session, 2014-2015 Alabama Youth Governor Cassie Sadie expressed how ecstatic she was about the record-setting turnout of participants – more than 600 – for the 2014 season of Youth Judicial. First off, don’t get wrapped up … [Read More]