![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![All smiles. The group poses for a photo with last year’s book, “This is Our House,” along with their award for third Best in Show. Meikle, who was an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook last year as well, holds both and stands at the center of the group. “That was an amazing feeling, going and grabbing the third place award,” Meikle said. “All of it paid off. I cried so much over that book, being able to receive [the award] was one of the highlights of my high school career, it was like the coolest thing ever.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8bookpose_philly-1200x800.jpg)
Court is in session for freshman mock trial
Maddie Sand, junior, participated in mock trial last year.
This Monday, Matt Kellogg, social studies teacher, hosts the first freshman mock trial meeting in his room at lunch. He reports that whether or not there will be some form of tryout will be contingent on how many students decide to show up.
Last year, the mock trial team placed first in state, seventh in the nation and ninth in the world. However, this opportunity is now being extended to freshmen as well, while last year’s team consisted of sophomores, juniors and seniors.
“Mock trial seems like an intriguing yet fun way to engage in real world experiences, learn more about our judicial system, and expand my knowledge,” Sophia Nielsen, freshman, said.
If you would like to join mock trial, the meeting will be held in B203 this Monday at lunch.
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