South Carolina S 899: Wells

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2025-2026 Bill 899 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 899

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR the JET Middle School Mock 
Trial Team for winning the 2025 Middle School Mock Trial State Championship.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the JET Middle School mock 
trial team for their recent win in the Middle School Mock Trial State 
Championship; and

Whereas, the fifteen-student 
team powered their way through head-to-head competition against other middle 
school mock trial teams from across the State. Attorney volunteers judged the 
two-day competition based on the students' understanding and presentation of 
the mock trial case, including use of exhibits and command of their roles in 
the courtroom; and

Whereas, participating 
students included Isabella Cain, Nathan Carter, Rebecca Childs, Emalyn Cockrell, 
Izel Griffin Restrepo, Ruthie Hammond, Luke Hatfield, Naomi Herlong, Colbie 
Hodson, Josh Holmes, Leslie Jackson, Truman Massey, Gillian O'Gorman, Lindy 
O'Sullivan, and Landon Wilson; and

Whereas, the team was led 
by teacher coaches, Dr. Patricia Moseley and Ruth Bledsoe, and attorney coach, 
Blair Massey; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Bar Middle School Mock Trial Program is a hands-on exercise in 
learning about due process. It is a team activity that is most often conducted 
as an extracurricular activity, but can also be incorporated into law, 
forensics or public speaking classes. Private schools, home school groups and 
community groups are welcome and encouraged to participate; and

Whereas, students 
representing attorneys and witnesses for both sides of a fictional case role 
play that case being tried in court. The students are guided in their case 
through the support of their teacher and attorney coaches. The program teaches 
the legal process and trial procedure; and

Whereas, by 
incorporating mock trial in middle schools, students can learn about the basis 
of our American judicial system and the mechanics of litigation. In addition, 
students are encouraged to learn and understand the meaning of good citizenship 
in a democracy. Mock trial encourages participation, critical thinking, 
speaking skills, and teamwork. The South Carolina Bar Mock Trial program also 
serves to increase cooperation, respect and support between the community and 
the legal profession in the State; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
the JET Middle School Mock Trial Team has shown in serving the people and the 
State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and honor the JET Middle School Mock Trial Team for winning the 2025 
Middle School Mock Trial State Championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the JET Middle School Mock Trial 
Team.

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