Wednesday, March 18, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Mock Trial team competes in Portland The Sisters High School mock trial competed in the state mock trial competi- tion, held at Mark O. Hat- field Federal Courthouse in Portland March 13-14 the. The team was comprised of eleven upper-classmen. Emily Christen, Shea Krevi, Caylyn Sheldon, Jackson Morgan, Jake Sahlberg, Hannah Stuwe, Emily Hartford, Sianna Flow- ers, Kyle Martin, Patrick Krevi and Sam Patton. The team performed well, with stirring openings, brutal cross-examinations, and even a tear or two. They did not place high enough to continue on, but no one was disap- pointed. Teams at a state level are extraordinarily devoted to mock trial, some practic- ing year-round with personal attorneys. SHS isn’t equipped for that much work, with only one trimester of mock trial class and two very devoted coaches. Nevertheless, the Outlaws team has gone to state more years than it hasn’t. Competing in a federal courthouse and exploring an exciting city like Portland was a great wrap-up for a great trimester, according to students. Students were able to experience the wonders of Portland, such as riding in a streetcar and exploring Pow- ell’s City of Books. The com- petition also gave students one last opportunity to connect with coaches and each other. Senior captains Shea Krevi and Emily Christen, both returning students, were very proud of the way the team grew and pulled together for the last hurrah. With the last objection made and stuffy courtrooms in the past for another year, stu- dents reflected on what they learned in mock trail. One Classroom Law Project (CLP) coordinator expressed the goal of CLP to the students on the first day of competition: It is not to turn kids into lawyers, but to equip them with the skills to be confident, quick thinkers. The students at SHS did indeed come away with these traits. As junior Emily Hart- ford put it, “I’ve been able to tap into [the] skills [I learned in mock trial] every day, like thinking on my feet, being I’ve been able to tap into [the] skills [I learned in mock trial] every day, like thinking on my feet... — emily Hartford Mock trial gives students a unique opportunity to develop important strengths. None of their success would be pos- sible without the support of teacher Paul Patton and attor- ney coaches Darryl Doke and Jerry Hanford. Jerry and Dar- ryl, affectionately dubbed “Jer- ryl” by students, are commu- nity members who spend the entire trimester teaching the kids. Every student is grate- ful for their dedication and knows that they truly believe in each student’s success. Thirsty Thursday with The Substitutes March 19 | 6-9 p.m. | $5 cover Touchless is more hygienic. I NSPIRE . C REATE . B UILD . Custom Home Building Whole House Remodeling & Renovations 541-390-1833 | 541-480-3538 You can even upgrade your existing toilet. 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters photo by Jerry balDoCk Mr. SHS 2015 Seth roy escorted by riley Warburton. Live Music at the Winery KOHLER TOUCHLESS FLUSH To fl ush, simply hold your hand over the tank. It’s good to be king... sure of myself, sticking to my beliefs, and doing my best to prove a worthwhile point … the true lesson I began learning through these competitions is to be confident even when I’m shaking and nervous as hell.” GO TOUCHLESS No-touch means fewer germs to pick up or leave behind. www.inspirecreatebuild.com Fondue Friday with Appaloosa March 20 | 6-9 p.m. | $5 cover | $30 Fondue for Two 541-526-5075 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr. Terrebonne, Oregon faithhopeandcharityevents.com CCB#87587 Licensed Bonded / Insured LIFE GUARD OPENINGS FOR THE SUMMER A free Life Guard class offered for candi- dates interested in working at the Ranch this summer! American Red Cross Lifeguard Training class: March 30 - April 2 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Glaze Meadow Recreation Center at the Ranch. *There are required swimming prerequisites — call for specifi cs. If you are interested, please RSVP for the class no later Monday, March 23. Complete an application on-line at www.blackbutteranch.com. Pending successful completion of the course and hiring, your availability is requested through Labor Day weekend. Working at the Ranch can be rewarding and fun! If you have any questions, please call Jan Terhaar at 541-595-1283 or email jterhaar@ blackbutteranch.com. Black Butte Ranch is a drug-free workplace. • Equal Opportunity Employer 23 All Are Welcome!