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Carthage Mock Trial advances to the 2019 Opening Round Championship Series
The season started with 13 new team members who had never before participated in mock trial at any level. Only Micah Pahl ’21 returned from last year’s team. At their first tournament of the season last October, also in Minneapolis, the Carthage teams finished a combined 1-14-1. Their performance in the regional is a quintessential reflection of the hard work, energy, and commitment put forth all season.
This year’s team members are:
Carthage Red
Maham Ali ’19 **
Kierra Coleman ’22
Anne Ewart ’22
Joshua Kundert ’19 **
Alyssa Padjen ’21
Micah Pahl ’21
Elizabeth Stroh ’21
Carthage Black
William Fabian ’22 **
Adowa Kankam ’19
Nicole Kipnegetich ’20
Briana Parks ’21
Lashanna Pierce ’20
Kaitlyn Richardson ’21 **
** Denotes Team Captains
The team is coached by Professor Michael Phegley, (MGT/MKT) with the assistance of Attorney/Court Commissioner Loren Keating and Attorney Ryan Ogren. DaQuawn Bruce ’18 also assisted in coaching this year’s teams. Professor Helene DeGross is instrumental in the team’s development and success each season as well.
Additionally, Professor Art Cyr and the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business continue to provide support at each tournament and throughout the season.
Mock Trial is a course in Criminal Justice (CRJ 3300) which is taught each fall by Prof. Phegley. Students of all majors are welcome to participate.
Students interested in joining next year’s team should contact Prof. Phegley at mphegley@carthage.edu.