Charlotte County, FL- Charlotte High School (CHS) will represent Charlotte County at the Twentieth Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition in Naples on February 21, 2025. The team qualified after winning the 39th Annual Charlotte County Public Schools High School Mock Trial Competition held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Charlotte County Justice Center.

The annual competition, held in partnership with the Charlotte County Bar Association, provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop critical thinking, public speaking, and legal skills. The upcoming regional competition will include teams from Collier and Lee counties.

The CHS Mock Trial Team is coached by Amanda Armenio, with Nolan Deming and Alexa Lipham serving as Attorney Coaches.

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School earned runner-up honors during a highly spirited competition between two well-marched teams.

The Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School - Charlotte Campus Mock Trial Team is coached by Teresa Palmer and Deana Sisk served as an Attorney Coach.

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In addition to the team’s success, several students received individual accolades and scholarships thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor: