The Springfield High School Mock Trial Team won the 2024 Ohio Mock Trial State Championship over the weekend, the school’s first championship.
Springfield High beat out nearly 250 schools to earn the title as the best team in the state. The Wildcats will move on to represent Ohio at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Delaware in May.
The performing members of the state-winning team include seniors Hannah Mattison, Melissa McMahon, Joel Blum, Ben Oehlers and freshman timekeeper Caroline Yontz. Also assisting the Wildcats this season was sophomore Brandon Taylor.
The Springfield High School Mock Trial Team is coached by Katy Osborn, education attorney with Bricker Graydon LLP, Megan Farley, Franklin County Assistant Prosecutor and Keith Fry, SHS Advisor and Social Studies Teacher.
“This is an incredible accomplishment for these students, their school and our District,” said SCSD Superintendent Dr. Bob Hill. “I know these seniors have worked toward this goal for a very long time, and their pursuit of excellence is extremely admirable. I wish the team continued success at the next level of competition. Show the country what kids from Springfield, Ohio can do!”
Ohio Mock Trial offers an innovative approach to learning law and how the legal system functions, where students participate in an original, unscripted simulated trial written by attorneys. High school students argue both sides of the case in real courtrooms across the state.