Penn State Mock Trial

Nationals Preview

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:48:43 -0500

It all comes down to this. On Thursday, Penn State Mock Trial's A Team will depart for Washington D.C. to compete in the AMTA National Championship Tournament. Earning a bid to Nationals is a true accomplishment and we commend their success. Their hard work and dedication to this point has paid off greatly and we wish them luck this weekend as they represent Penn State Mock Trial on the National Championship stage.

The team members attending are as follows: Sam Rocchino, Ashley Tarriff, Paul Pavelka, Suzanne Zakaria, Alex Koury, Mandy Stango, Andrew D'Aversa, Ryan Krumholz, Katie Fritchman and Lauren Parrott.

Wish them luck!

For the Glory!

Opening Round Championships (ORCS) Results

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:48:25 -0500

Penn State Mock Trial sent two teams to compete at ORCS this past weekend in Hamilton, Ohio. After a great weekend of trials, we are thrilled to say that for the first time in five years, Penn State will be sending a team to Nationals! Nationals will take place from April 12-14 in Washington D.C. Click here for the tab summary from this past weekend. Below are the individual results of both the A & B Teams.

A Team

Team Members:

Samantha Rocchino*

Ashley Tarriff

Paul Pavelka

Mandy Stango

Suzanne Zakaria

Alex Koury

Ryan Krumholz**

Lauren Parrott**

Results: 7-1, Bid to Nationals!

Awards: Ashley Tarriff, Attorney (17 π), Suzanne Zakaria, Witness (17 π)

B Team:

Team Members:

Andrew D'Aversa*
Sara Treumann
Maria Cosma
Brian Shiue
Katie Fritchman
Tess Hamsher
Ben Goodyear
Laura Beltz
Katie Murt

Results: 4-4

* Captain

** Alternate

Both teams represented Penn State admirably and worked very hard to get this far. We wish the A Team luck at Nationals and we are sure that their hard work will result in the continued success of their team and Penn State Mock Trial as a whole.

For the Glory!

Regionals Results

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:51:28 -0500

Penn State Mock Trial sent 4 teams to compete in AMTA Regional tournaments this Spring. Here is a recap of how each team performed:

Regional 1:
Location: State College, PA

Team 1 Attending: Team "B"
Team Members:

Andrew D'Aversa
Sara Treumann
Laura Beltz
Tess Hamsher
Katie Fritchman
Ben Goodyear
Brian Shiue

Record: 3rd (6-2) Bid to ORCS
Awards: Ben Goodyear, Witness (17Δ)

Team 2 Attending: Team "C"
Team Members:

Perri Atkinson
Ryan Krumholz
Maria Cosma
Lauren Parrott
Ryan Ivins
Ryan McSherry
Katie Murt
John Veiszlemlein

Record: 2nd (6-1-1) Bid to ORCS
Awards: Ryan Krumholz, Attorney (18Δ)

Regional 2:
Location: Buffalo, NY

Team 1 Attending: Team "A"
Team Members:

Ashley Tarriff
Sam Rocchino
Paul Pavelka
Mandy Stango
Suzanne Zakaria
Alex Koury

Record: 1st (8-0), Spirit of AMTA (Bid to ORCS)
Awards: Sam Rocchino, Attorney (19π, 17Δ), Suzanne Zakaria, Witness (16π)

Team 2 Attending: Team "D"
Team Members:

Michelle Anthony
Julia Jacobs
Laurel Kandianis
Eydsa La Paz
Adam Mogil
Shaan Pattni
Christie Testa

Record: 3rd (6-2) (Bid to ORCS)
Awards: Laurel Kandianis, Attorney (17Δ)

Each one of Penn State's teams earned a bid to Opening Round Championships. Unfortunately, we can only accept two bids as an organization. Congratulations to all of the teams and their captains on their amazing work!

Upcoming Tournaments:

Opening Round Championships

Hamilton, Ohio

March 22-24

Teams Attending:

A Team:

Sam Rocchino*
Alex Koury
Paul Pavelka
Mandy Stango
Ashley Tarriff
Suzanne Zakaria
Ryan Krumholz**
Lauren Parrott**

B Team:

Andrew D'Aversa*
Laura Beltz
Maria Cosma
Katie Fritchman
Ben Goodyear
Tess Hamsher
Katie Murt
Brian Shiue
Sara Treumann

* Captain

** Alternate

Spring 2013 Recap (to date)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:57:10 -0500

The Penn State Mock Trial Association has done a great job this year! We can't wait for this success to carry over into the AMTA season. Here is a recap of what we have accomplished so far:

Invitational Name: Polar Bear Invitational, Ohio Northern University
Location: Ada, Ohio
Date: January 19-20
A Team:

Ashley Tarriff
Sam Rocchino
Paul Pavelka
Mandy Stango
Suzanne Zakaria
Alex Koury

Final Place (w/ record): Fourth (6-3)
Trophy: Yes
Individual Awards: Sam Rocchino, Attorney (18Δ)

B Team:

Andrew D'Aversa
Sara Treumann
Katie Fritchman
Tess Hamsher
Ben Goodyear
Brian Shiue
Laura Beltz

Final Place (w/ record): First (8-0)
Trophy: Yes
Individual Awards: Andrew D'Aversa, Attorney (19Δ)

Invitational Name: Sapientia et Doctrina Invitational, Fordham University
Location: New York City, New York
Date: January 19-20
C Team:

Perri Atkinson
Ryan Krumholz
Lauren Parrott
Maria Cosma
Ryan McSherry
Ryan Ivins
John Veiszlemlein
Katie Murt

Record: (5-3)
Individual Awards: Lauren Parrott, Attorney (20П); Ryan Ivins, Witness (18Δ)

D Team:

Michelle Anthony
Julia Jacobs
Laurel Kandianis
Eydsa La Paz
Adam Mogil
Shaan Pattni
Christie Testa

Record: (6-1)

Invitational Name: BRIC Invitational, Cornell University
Location: Ithica, NY
Date: January 26-27
Members Attending:

Ashley Tarriff
Paul Pavelka
Mandy Stango
Sara Treumann
Katie Fritchman
Ben Goodyear
Brian Shiue
Laura Beltz

Record: (3-5)
Individual Awards: Mandy Stango, Witness (17П)

Invitational Name: Hilltop Invitational, Georgetown University
Location: Washington DC
Date: January 26-27
C Team:

Perri Atkinson
Ryan Krumholz
Lauren Parrott
Maria Cosma
Ryan McSherry
Ryan Ivans
John Veiszlemlein
Katie Murt

Final Place (w/ record): 2nd (6-2)
Trophy: Yes; Also Won Spirit of AMTA
Individual Awards: Ryan Krumholz, Attorney (17.5Δ)

Invitational Name: Susquehanna Scrimmage
Location: State College, PA
Date: January 27
D Team:

Michelle Anthony
Julia Jacobs
Laurel Kandianis
Eydsa La Paz
Adam Mogil
Shaan Pattni
Christie Testa

Record: (4-0)

Congratulations to all of our AMTA teams on their hard work and great results!

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FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENTS

State College Regional:

February 8-10, 2013

Teams Attending:

B Team

C Team

Buffalo State Regional:

February 22-24, 2013

Teams Attending:

A Team

D Team

2013 AMTA Teams - 12/13/12

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:15:31 -0500

Congratulations to all of our Penn State Mock Trial members who have been chosen to compete in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competition for the 2013 season. We have four great teams and we're so excited for for them to compete. Each team will be competing in two pre-AMTA invitational tournaments as well as a regional tournament - in either State College, PA or Buffalo, NY. Congrats and good luck!!

Check the AMTA team list here.

2012 End of Semester Update - 12/12/12

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:02:25 -0500

Thanks to all for a great 2012 fall season. We've had some great invitational tournaments and had a fabulous HVI. We're excited for both our new and returning members in Mock Trial and we can't wait for the upcoming AMTA season. Check out our slideshow here!

2012 The Yale Invitational Tournament Results Update - 12/3/12

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:06:21 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent two (2) teams to compete at the Yale Invitational Tournament at Yale University. Results are as follows:

The Yale Invitational Tournament - Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Team "Jennifer Lopez"

Team Record: 7-5

Individual Award: Ashley Tarriff, Attorney (25ᴨ)

Team "One Direction"

Team Record: 4-8

Tab Summary

2012 Swear Me In, Scotty Invitational Tournament Results Update - 12/3/12

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:06:08 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent two (2) teams to compete at the Swear Me In, Scotty Invitational Tournament at Carnegie Mellon University. Results are as follows:

Swear Me In, Scotty Invitational Tournament - Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)

Team "Red Dwarf"

Team Record: 4-4

Individual Awards: Laura Beltz, Witness (17Δ) and Katie Fritchman, Attorney (17Δ - Honorable Mention)

Team "Asteroid"

Team Record: 1-7

2012 "Closed" Invitational Rosters

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:53:01 -0500

The Penn State Mock Trial Association "Top Three" - President D'Aversa, Executive Vice President Panichelli, and Administrative Vice President Stango - have selected "Closed" Invitational Team Rosters for the 2012 season. Teams are designated by the four "houses" from the Harry Potter series; teams Gryffindor and Ravenclaw will compete at Yale University (New Haven, CT), and teams Slytherin and Hufflepuff will compete at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA). Both tournaments will take place during the weekend of Friday, November 30th - Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. Rosters are attached below. Please address any questions re: these rosters to PSUMockTrial@gmail.com.

Penn State Mock Trial

2012 "Closed" Invitational Team Rosters

November 30 - December 2, 2012

Click here to view.

2012 Wonk Invitational Tournament Results Update - 11/12/12

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:28:47 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent one (1) team to compete at the Wonk Invitational Tournament at American University. Results are as follows:

Wonk Invitational Tournament - American University (Washington, D.C.)

Team "1398"

Team Record: 1-7

Individual Award: Sara Treumann, Attorney (17ᴨ)

Wonk Trial Tab Summary

2012 Mumbo Jumbo Invitational Tournament Results Update - 11/12/12

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:28:32 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent one (1) team to compete at the Mumbo Jumbo Invitational Tournament at Tufts University. Results are as follows:

Mumbo Jumbo Invitational Tournament - Tufts University (Medford, MA)

Team "Marco Polo"

Team Record: 3-5

Mumbo Jumbo Tab Summary

2012 Quaker Classic Invitational Tournament Results Update - 11/12/12

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:27:03 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent two (2) teams to compete at the Quaker Classic Invitational Tournament at the University of Pennsylvania. Results are as follows:

Quaker Classic Invitational Tournament - The University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Team "License to Kill"

Team Record: 5-2-1

Team "Octopussy"

Team Record: 6-2

Individual Award: Ashley Tarriff, Attorney (20ᴨ)

2012 Happy Valley Invitational Tournament Results Update - 10/24/12

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:51:19 -0500

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 HAPPY VALLEY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPION, HARVARD UNIVERSITY MOCK TRIAL!

HVI 2012 Tab Summary

The Penn State Mock Trial Association sent one (1) team to compete at the Happy Valley Invitational Tournament at Penn State University. Results are as follows:

Happy Valley Invitational Tournament - Penn State University (University Park, PA)

Team "1396"

Team Record: 2-6

Pictures

News Article

2012 Carolina Classic Invitational Tournament Results Update - 10/16/12

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:52:05 -0500

This weekend, the Penn State Mock Trial Association sent two (2) teams to compete at the Carolina Classic Invitational Tournament at Elon University. Results are as follows:

Carolina Classic Invitational Tournament - Elon University (Elon, NC)
Team "1398"
Team Record: 3-5

Team "1399"
Team Record: 6-2; 5th Place
Individual Award: Mandy Stango, Witness (17π).

Tab Summary
Pictures

September's Mock Minute

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:21:55 -0500

September 2012's Mock Minute is now available: Mock Newsletter 1 - September 2012! Keep up to date with all things Mock Trial, from our Fall intermurals, invitationals and HVI to events and the new exec board. If you want something featured in the next edition of the Mock Minute, please send it to PSUMockTrial@gmail.com.