The Mock Trial Team was formed during the fall 2009.  Team members research a complex legal case and prepare to argue the case from either side.  The team participates in local "scrimages" in preparation for the regional competition.  For 2010 the regional competition is Saturday, February 13.   Regional team winners can advance to state and national competition.

The team is supported by one or two attorney coaches.  In the first year, the attorneys were supplied by Rinehart et al.  Mr. William Rinehart and Mr. Thomas Phillips are the attorney coaches in this first year of competition.  The team is directed by a Mr. Lippe, the teacher and advisor to the Mock Trial Team. 

Each mock trial team needs at least 7 student participants.  In the 2009-2010 year, Whitefish Bay fielded two teams made up of the following students: 

Team Blue includes:  Micah Leinbach, Elise Wirkus, Saskia Burmeister, Emma Stodder, Michelle Croak, Sabrina Raber and Ross Nevin.   Team Silver includes:  Ryan Jankowski, Ben Ihde, Austin Gavic, Justin Shor, Carmel Asa and Jack Malone.

The team is pictured below during one of its practices during lunch. 

Check this site for an update by the end of February to learn about team results and how to join the Mock Trial Team for the 2010-2011 school year.