Mock trial auditions will occur soon once after sponsor  Holly Hochstedler decides which members are eligible to continue. For these tryouts, students can decide whether to become lawyers or witnesses; however, students are chosen if they had passed the quiz in which Hochstedler tests students over the content about this year case. The quiz took place on Wednesday Nov. 13.

Hochstedler said, “The quiz is just to see if they had read the entire case and because if they haven’t read the case, then there’s no point in them trying out since they need to understand the case before they can try out.”

Hochstedler says the auditions serve the purpose of deciding which 10 members will compete for CHS’ mock trial team against other schools. These 10 are placed on either the prosecution or defense side in which each side has two lawyers and three witnesses. According to Hochstedler, the more experienced members get the attorney roles since being attorneys require more effort and commitment.

She said, “We have some kids that have been with us for several years. Odds are they’re going to better than somebody new, but sometimes, someone brand-new does extraordinary well and better than someone, who has been with us for a while.”

Member and senior Erin Libby said, “(Lawyers) need to attend every meeting especially the ones leading up to the competition.”

Although some members may not be selected for the competition, they will continue to be members and will practice the case with the selected members.