Ukiah High’s Mock Trial team participated in the Mendocino Mock Trials scrimmage at the Ukiah courthouse this weekend. We spoke with Bode Gower and James Rodrigue, both team members about their experience.
Gower told us this year’s case is a murder trial. The defendant, Tobie Clark, is accused of stabbing the chief executive of Sunshine Medical Company with a champagne saber.
Rodrigue told us the scrimmage went well and got both victories in the morning and afternoon trials. Gower added that he was happy the team did well, describing them as strong even with a large amount of new team members.
Gower mentioned Mock Trial is a great experience for anyone interested in pursuing law, or drama, or public speaking. Rodrigue, a new member, also mentioned it’s fun learning a new skill and meeting new people.
Mock Trial’s next scrimmage will take place in Middletown on January 6th, 2024.
Catalina Cowen is a freshman in the Ukiah High school journalism class. She loves baking and hanging out with friends. She joined journalism because she likes writing about things that happen in the town around her. Catalina was born in Ukiah, California which is a big reason why she wanted to write about the city she is from. She looks forward to writing for the Ukiah High School Journalism class in her future years in High school.
