It all started with a phone call. Jeff Evans, retired from teaching at Cape Henlopen High School, contacted Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore with a question. Evans, who had previously participated in annual mock trial competitions with his students, wanted to know: “Why aren’t your students doing this?”
High School mock trial competitions have been held in Wilmington for the last 35 years. Sponsored by the Delaware Law Related Education Center (DELREC), these trials enable high school students to compete against other Delaware high schools in realistic courtroom cases. Mock trials give students a real-life feel for work in the field of law. Additionally, students get experience in public speaking, debate, role-playing, and critical thinking.
Evans’ question did not fall on deaf ears. What followed was the sweet spot where the LHS educators’ passion and commitment to their students’ future and leadership teamwork came together to produce a new and winning club…