holly hochstedler

Mock Trial prepares for next year’s team

Beats • March 18, 2015

Mock Trial finished its year with a loss in the semifinals to Westfield High School, after beating Guerin Catholic High School in the quarterfinals. Club sponsor Holly Hochstedler said via email,...

Mock Trial Finals Postponed

Beats • February 27, 2015

Mock Trial’s final competition, an all-day tournament consisting of quarterfinal, semifinal and final rounds, has been postponed due to the snow in the area, blocking off the Hamilton County Judiciary...

Mock Trial prepares for first competition

Beats • January 16, 2015

Mock Trial’s first competition is Jan. 14. The trial will be conducted at the Hamilton County Judiciary Center in Noblesville and begins at 6 p.m. Team member and sophomore Andrew Ardizone said, “Our...

It’s Not a Love Story: Fans criticize Taylor Swift’s decision to pull albums from Spotify

Contributor • December 12, 2014

Sophomore Jenny Shi is one Taylor Swift fan who isn’t happy about Taylor Swift’s recent decision to remove her music from the popular music service Spotify. “I love Taylor Swift. Her music is good....

Mock Trial creates teams, begins preparing for competitions

Beats • November 27, 2014

Mock Trial will finish team tryouts and then will start their team practices. The team tryouts were conducted from Nov. 17 to 19, giving roles, such as attorneys and witnesses, to members of the club....

Mock Trial plans call-out meeting, discusses club requirements

Beats • November 7, 2014

Mock Trial has planned a call out meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 4th. The meeting is open to anyone interested and will be held in F102, in the business department, and is set to begin at 3:15 p.m., club...

FLAC to have callout meeting April 10

Beats • April 9, 2013

According to Future Lawyers of America Club sponsor Holly Hochstedler, the club is scheduled to have a call-out meeting on April 10 in Room F102. “The purpose of this new club will be to further cultivate...

Mock Trial club scheduled to compete Jan. 23, prepare for tournament

Beats • January 23, 2013

According to club sponsor Holly Hochstedler, Mock Trial club is scheduled to compete against Westfield on Jan. 23 at the Hamilton County courthouse at 6 p.m. Club members will also prepare for the tournament...

Mock Trial Club to have call-out meeting

Beats • October 15, 2012

According to club sponsor Holly Hochstedler, Mock Trial Club is scheduled to have a call-out meeting in late October or early November. Practice will start for the competition after roles have been decided. “The...

Mock Trial to begin activities in late October, have call out meeting

Beats • September 20, 2012

According to club sponsor Holly Hochstedler, Mock Trial Club will resume activity in late October or November with the date for a call-out meeting tentative. Soon after the call-out meeting, members of...

While prominent companies, organizations publicly state stances on issues, students say they make up their own minds regarding tough topics

News • September 19, 2012

Recently, several large organizations across the nation—most notably Chick-fil-A and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)—have made headlines by expressing their views on such subjects as homosexuality;...

Mock Trial finishes season as state champions, looks forward to next season

Beats • March 29, 2012

The Mock Trial team has officially finished its season as the state champion. After weeks of work and grueling competition, the team reached the goals it had planned. Bryan Tinney, Mock Trial member...