By Simon Benca and Karolina Mroczek, Grade 11
After a late start to this year’s season, the Our Lady of Lourdes Mock Trial Team remained stronger than ever. Although the season began over a month later than usual, the shift did not deter Captains Rowan Gilmartin, Luke Leonard, Kaitlyn Drunkenmiller, Sarah Lindner from supporting the underclassmen and preparing the team for trial. The captains’ unwavering efforts in their Mock Trial endeavors did not go unnoticed, as the OLL team earned a perfect score in the first trial against Beacon High School. While the team was unable to compete during the Easter Break, the brief pause in competition allowed for additional time to prepare for their final trial against Beacon. This year, the three teams in Dutchess County all faced hardships as the season started late and some teams had difficulty retaining members for competition. Finals took place on May 12 in the Marist University mock courtroom, and the Warriors proved victorious. At the culmination of the trial, Captain Sarah Lindner was given the honor of the Outstanding Attorney Award, which recognizes a student that demonstrates significant expertise in the attorney role. The Mock Trial team would like to thank the four team captains, Mrs. DeMeo (the team supervisor), and the team mascot, Mallard Filmore (a drawing of a duck that a past member of the Mock Trial team drew). All in all, the 2025 season was successful, and the Mock Trial Team hopes to defend its title of County Champion.
