Mock Trial Alumni and
Award Winners
2006-2007 ISU MOCK TRIAL TEAM
On October 28, 2006, ISU's two teams competed in Quincy University's Riverside Classic Invitational Tournament where the Red Squad (#980) finished 3rd and the White team (#981 finished 13th. Abisola Adekoya, Jeannie LaBarbara, and Stefanie Pipis won Outstanding Attorney awards, while Abisola and Brandon Kelsey took home Outstanding Witness honors.
The following weekend, November 3-5, the teams participated in the fifth annual Illinois State University Invitational Mock Trial Tournament. Team 980 finished.in 10th place, while Team 981 received honorable mention. Abisola Adekoya again won individual honors in both the attorney and witness categories.
In February, 2007, ISU's teams were assigned to the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament hosted by Lewis University in Joliet, IL. Team 980 ended up facing the teams that eventually finished in first, second and third place in the tournment. One of them, University of Chicago, ended up in the top five in the country. After going 4-2 in the first three rounds, Team 980 lost the final round by a total of 9 out of a possible 280 points and ended up in 8th place. John Mikrut won an Outstanding Witness Award.
WHITE TEAM (AMTA 981) (from left to right) Tom Ponce, Kristi Radusewicz, Stefanie Pipis, Brandon Kelsey, Nate Kappes, Lauren Peterson, Melissa Parker, and Kristin Aumann.
2006-07 winners of ISU Mock Trial award winners and coaches (from left to right):
John Mikrut (Oustanding Attorney Award), Melissa Parker (Leadership Award), Abisola Adekoya (Oustanding Attorney Award), Scott Kording (Assistant Attorney Coach), Tom Eimermann, Educator Coach), and Mick Hall (Head Attorney Coach).
Coaches: Mick Hall (Head Attorney Coach), Scott Kording (Assistant Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
2005-2006 ISU MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The 2005-06 ISU Mock Trial team participated in the Illinois State Invitational Tournament, Nov. 19-21, the Mid-Missouri Invitational Tournament at U. of Missouri, Jan. 21-22, the Regional Qualifying Tournament hosted by Bradley University, and the National Championship Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. This marked the fourth straight year ISU sent a team to the top national tournament. .
At the National Championship Tournament, ISU's Team 980 earned Honorable Mention status for the second year in a row by finishing 13th. ISU had a 4-2 record against Princeton, Cornell and Duke, they were stopped by Harvard, which went on to win the division before losing to Virginia in the finals. In other words, had we defeated Harvard, we would have been in the top bracket in our division instead of Harvard. So, with a 4-4 record we finished in 13th place.
ISU was the ONLY team in the nation to have 3 students, Abisola Adekoya, Josh Rinker and Tess Green, receiving individual All-American Awards: .
Front Row (left to right): Abisola Adekoya, Jeannie La Barbara, Tess Green, and Marie Guillo.
Back Row (left to right): Jon Midrut, Josh Rinker, Jake Beier, Jenny Cox, and
Kristi Radusewicz.
Not pictured Benjamin Brockschmidt, Dusty Everndan, Dana Fogarty, Jason Grieves, Rebecca Lovitt, Christina Morrison, and Melissa Parker.
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach), .and Barry Tolkin (Graduate Assistant Coach).
2004-2005 ISU MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The 2004-05 ISU Mock Trial team is made up of five veterans and nine newcomers. So far this season they have participated in the Illinois State Invitational Tournament, Nov. 19-21, the Mid-Missouri Invitational Tournament at U. of Missouri, Jan. 21-22, and the Regional Qualifying Tournament hosted by Lewis University on Feb. 19-20.
The Red team finished 6th at the Mid-Missouri Invitational and third at the regional qualifying tournament in Joliet. Their strong showing in the regional qualified them to go on to compete in the National Championship Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa April 8-10 This was the third straight year ISU had sent a team to the top national tournament.
RED TEAM: Front Row (left to right)- Jennifer Cox, Abosola Adekoya, Morghan Gleason, and Jordon Erickson. Back row (left to right)- Josh Rinker, Kevin O'Laughlin, and Katy Fehl.
WHITE TEAM: Front Row (left to right)- Jason Grieves, Christina Morrison, Ben Brockschmidt, and Marie Guillo. Back row (left to right)- Jon Mikrut, Becky Lovitt, and Becca Secord.
Individual Award Winners
ISU Invitational Tournament
Abisola Adekoya, Red Team, Outstanding Attorney Award
Mid-Missouri Invitational Tournament
Abisola Adekoya, Red Team, Outstanding Attorney Award
Kevin O'Laughlin, Red Team, Outstanding Attorney Award
Josh Rinker, Red Team, Outstanding Witness Award
Regional Qualifying Tournament hosted by Lewis University
Kevin O'Laughlin, Red Team, Outstanding Attorney Award
Becca Secord, White Team, Outstanding Attorney Award
Jon Mikrut, White Team, Outstanding Witness Award
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach), and Barry Tolkin (Graduate Assistant Coach).
2003-2004 ISU MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The 2003-04 ISU Mock Trial team was made up of seven veterans and nine newcomers. They participated in three invitational tournaments (ISU, Lewis and Loras), before competing in the Joliet regional tournament. At Joliet, the Red team finished 2nd and went on to compete in the National Championship Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. The White team qualified to go on to national tournament in Tampa, Florida.
Members of the Red Squad: Front Row (left to right)- Shara Netterstrom, Chrissy Henk, and Abisola Adekoya. Back Row (left to right)- Adam Ghrist, Josh Rinker, Ryan Meister, and Barry Tolchin. Not pictured: Maggi Lograsso.
Members of the White Squad: Front Row (left to right)-Brandi Figari, Becca Secord, and Jordan Erickson. Back Row (left to right)- Will Smith, Kevin O'Laughlin, Chauntelle Biagi, Eric Teske, and Kevin Streit.
Individual Award Winners
Lewis University Elite Eight Tournament
Brandi Figari, Outstanding Attorney Award
Adam Ghrist, Outstanding Attorney Award
Kevin Streit, Outstanding Attorney Award
National Tournament - Tampa, Florida
Kevin O'Laughlin, All American Attorney
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
2002-03 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
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During the course of the 2002-03 year, ISU's Red and White squads competed The Red squad went on to win the 2003 National Tournament of the American Mock Trial Association in March in St. Paul, Minnesota. This tournament involved 52 teams competing in two separate divisions. After taking first place in the Paul Anderson division, ISU went on to defeat a team from Gonzaga University (Spokane, Washington) in the Championship Round. By virtue of this first place finish the Red squad went on to compete in AMTA's Gold Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa |
NATIONAL CHAMPION Red Team : Front Row (left to right)- Adam Ghrist, Ryan Allen, Lavita Scott, Mike Chalcraft, Heidi Emmett, and Jen Clanca. Back Row (left to right)- Coach Eimermann, Coach Hall, Barry Tolchin, and Chrissy Henk
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Other members of 2002-03 Mock Trial Team: Coach Eimermann, Kevin Streit, Shara Netterstrom, Chauntelle Biagi, Brandi Figari, Matthew Patchak, Lavita Scott, Chrissy Henk, Ashleigh McKeigue, and Coach Hall. Not pictured: Angie Baird.
Individual Award WinnersISU Invitational Tournament
Lavita Scott, Outstanding Witness AwardNorthwestern Univ. Invitational Tournament
Lavita Scott, Outstanding Attorney AwardRegional Qualifying Tournament--Joliet
Lavita Scott, Outstanding Attorney Award
Ryan Allen, Outstanding Attorney AwardNational Tournament--St. Paul
Adam Ghrist, All-American Attorney Award
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
2001-2002 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The 2001-2002 Mock Trial team competed in the Eastern Illinois and Northwestern University invitational mock trail tournaments before participating in the regional qualifying tournament in Joliet, Illinois. At that tournament both teams qualified to go on to compete in the American Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament, in St. Petersburg, Florida where the Red team finished 2nd and the White team finished 7th.
Members of the 2001-02 ISU Mock Trial Team are pictured below:
Red Team: Front Row (left to right)- Jeremy Kelley, Carrie
Thomas, and la'Rufus Mitchell. Back Row (left to right)- Scott Kording,
Simon Patry, Adam Martin and Derek Hilst.
White Team: Front row (left to right)-Shalonda Jones, Ryan Allen, and Erin
Krone, Back Row (left to right)-Steve Whitmore, Heidi Emmett, Jen Calanca, Carol
Shegog, and John Butler 2001-2002 Individual Award Winners
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
Jeremy Front row (left to
right)- Bethany Jackson, Jennifer
Kindred, Carrie Thomas, and Adam Martin. Back row (left to right) - Jeremy Kelley,
Scott Kording, Bob Neiner, and Aaron Fannon.
2000-2001 Individual Award Winners
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Scott Kording won an Outstanding Attorney Award at Regional Tournament |
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach), and Doug Kotlarczyk (graduate assistant coach).
1999-2000 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Front row (left to right)- Douglas Kotlarczyk, Ian Garrett, Tamara Paul,
and Kelly Price. Middle row (left to right) - Erin Berry, Luis Magana,
Lisa Plaza, Pamela Gamble, Bradley Beatty, and Christine Santoro. Back
row (left to right) Rianne Norris, Jesse Raczynski, Shawn Modersohn, Mike
Pekara, and Justin Vaughn1999-2000 Individual Award Winners
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Outstanding Attorney Award: Doug Kotlarczyk |
Coaches: Mick Hall (Attorney Coach), and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1998-1999 Team Members
Team members: Courtney Bersano, Steve Bransted, Roger Gustafson, Douglas Kotlarczyk, Autumn Leigh, Mark Lynch, Jamie Mosser, Louis Raymond, Christine Santoro, Matthew Schueman, Linda Watson, and Jason Yonan 1998-99 Individual Award Winners
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Outstanding Attorney Award: Jamie Mosser |
Outstanding Witness Award: Mark Lynch |
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1997-1998 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Team members: Robin Bourgeous, Tiffany Brand, Steve Bransted, Mary Collins, Roger Gustafson, Amy Hoch, Autumn Leigh, Nicole Maggio, Jamie Mosser, Louis Raymond, Matthew Schueman, and Jason Yonan.Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Award: Amy Hoch Outstanding Witness Award: Robin Bourgeous
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1996-1997 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Team members: Front row (left to right): Tiffany Brand, Amy Hoch, Rachael Milliman, and Autumn Leigh, Back row (left to right): Coach Eimermann, Coach Brown, Keenan Saulter, .and Roger Gustafson. Not pictured: Anthony Adekoya, Louis Raymond, and Karen Reiner.
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach)
1995-1996 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
This team finished second at the Midwest Regional Mock Trial Tournament held at Bradley University and went on to compete in the Championship division of the American Mock Trial Association's National tournament held at Drake University.
Team members: Anthony Adekoya, Joshua Bell, Nicole Besse, Amanda Byassee, David Fish, Amy Hoch, Autumn Leigh, and Keenan Saulter.
Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Award: Amanda Byassee (R) Outstanding Witness Awards: Anthony Adekoya (R) and Amanda Byassee (R)
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1994-1995 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Two teams participated in the Central Regional Mock Trial Tournament and one team qualified for the Silver Flight National Tournment at Hamline University in St. Paul.
Team members: Anthony Adekoya, Austin, Joshua Bell, Nicole Besse, Bousson, David Fish, Twana Hines, Lie, Tyra Lewis, Keenan Saulter, Karina Siharat, and Swanson.
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1993-1994 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
One team participated in the Central Regional Mock Trial Tournament held at Eureka College and qualified for the national championship tournament at Drake University. However snowstorm prevented the team from traveling to Des Moines.
Team members: Sean Byrne, Twanna Hines, Eric Holdridge, Matt Hoppock, Tyra Lewis, Danielle Pascucci, Keenan Saulter, and Karina Siharat.
Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Awards: Sean Byrne and Tyra Lewis
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1992-1993 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
One team competed in the Midwest Regional Tournament at Eureka College (1st place) and at the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.
Team members: Sean Byrne, Matt Hoppock, Sheila Joyce, John Kauffman, Tyra Lewis, and Kyle Sennott. and Matt Voss.
Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Awards: Sheila Joyce (R) and Matt Voss (R)
Coaches: Tom Brown (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1991-1992 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Two teams competed in the Midwest Regional Tournament at Eureka College and at the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.
Team members: Lisa Ashton, Todd Bresney, Kathy Caisse, Sean Coleman, Ken Gordon, Kari Harris, Zachary Hoffman, Sheila Joyce, John Kauffman, Tim Kreissler, Loquetta Leonard, Tyra Lewis, Lydia Lombardo, Laura Nelson, Susanne Warp, and Mike Wray.
Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Awards: Susanne Warp (N) and Lydia Lombardo (R) Outstanding Witness Awards: Lisa Ashton (R), Ken Gordon (R), and Loquetta Leonard (R)
Coaches: David Butler (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
Two teams competed in the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.
Team members: Lynn Boehle, Kathy Caisse, Chris Casidy, Melanie David, Charles Erickson, Rachel Hess, Sheila Joyce, Lydia Lombardo, Julie McCann, Lisa Rosiak, Julie Waddell, Mike Warren, Tracy Wegman, Daniel Wilkins, and Mike Wray.
Coaches: James Knecht (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1989-1990 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Two teams competed in the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.Team members: Judith Abbott, Joe Borsberry, Kim Chamberlain, Melanie David, Martha Dethrow, Staci Evans, Ann Field, Staphanie Masters, Gina Maus, Julie McCann, Eric Miskell, Gina Maus, Laura Raspiller, Michele Therrien, Deborah Traylor, Susanne Warp, Mike Warren, Daniel Wilkins, Jenifer Wilson, and Mike Wray. Individual Award Winners Outstanding Attorney Awards: Stephanie Masters and Julie McCann
Outstanding Witness Awards: Staci Evans
Coaches: James Knecht (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1988-1989 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Two teams competed in the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.
Team members: Melanie Baker, Jill Broderick, Joe Borsberry, Kim Chamberlain, Staci Evans, Beth Fawver, Michael Hall, Ed Kristof, Gina Maus, Julie McCann, Alex Moskovic, Tia Thomas, and Mike Wray. Alternates were Herb Reichelt, Alan Mosovic, Homer Thomas, Deborah Traylor, and Jenifer Wilson.
Coaches: James Knecht (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
1987-88 MOCK TRIAL TEAM
One team competed in the National Mock Trial Tournament at Drake University Law School.Team members: Brenda Beadle, John Emerson Jr., Michael Hall, Robin Hicks, Bridget Hughes, Gary Scott Pyles, and Charles Sisler.
Coaches: James Knecht (Attorney Coach) and Tom Eimermann (Educator Coach).
For more information contact Dr. Thomas Eimermann, Department of Political Science, Illinois State University.