Earlier today, Wheatley’s Mock Trial Team powered through the Sweet 16 round to earn a spot in the Elite Eight! This round’s victory was particularly sweet, as it was agains the Plainview Old Bethpage team — the same school that defeated Wheatley’s team in last year’s finals!
Congratulations to the team members:
Prosecution
Attorneys:
- Lianna Golden
- Jacob Chimerine
- Jakob Gilbert
Witnesses:
- Jacob Ribotsky
- Caroline Crimmins
- Brooke Schwartz
Defense
Attorneys:
- Andrew Hirsch
- Rebecca Sparacio
- Jakob Gilbert
Witnesses:
Sam Avila-Frank
Brett Katz
Emily Wang
Alternates:
- Adam Rosenzweig
- Emily Yagoda
- Derek Gilbert
- Maggie Carrodo (Official Timekeeper)
- Mahesh Pitchayan
- Michelle Raja
The students are led by our Mock Trial Advisor, Ms. Theryn Gibbons!
Congratulations to the entire team as students advance to the next round!
