Valor Mock Trial Team Competes at Regionals
Valor 'Legal Eagles' competed in the annual Douglas Elbert Bar Association (DEBA) mock trial competition at the Douglas County Courthouse in February. Valor sent two teams to compete against eight other schools.
It was the largest DEBA tournament to date! Students spent the past four months preparing a case of negligence where the plaintiff allegedly contracted Covid-19 at a New Year's Eve party hosted by the defendant. Students not only learned the facts of the case but also worked through the elements of negligence, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedures.
After four rounds, arguing both sides, one Valor team placed fourth place, narrowing missing qualification for State competition. Valor's other team won the competition, becoming back-to-back Regional Champions and qualifying to compete at the State tournament at the Jefferson County Courthouse in March. In addition to the team placement, four students received Outstanding Attorney awards: Ellie Stairs, Mason Walters, Christopher Dudzic, and Haley Cornella.
We are so proud of our 'Legal Eagles' for their hard work and stamina amidst tough competition!