Purpose
The mission of NWR Speaks - Mock Trial Team is to support the Law and Safety Academy in enhancing students communication skills, acting skills, and understanding of the legal process.
Students work with their school coach, Ms. Stacy Howell, and attorney coach, Mr. Mike Dawkins of Baker Donelson in competing in the Mississippi Mock Trial competitions that are led by the Mississippi Bar Association.
Students also host the school Poetry Out Loud Contest, sponsored by the Mississippi Arts Commission, and participate in a variety of other public speaking community activities.
Students who are interested in joining the team may reach out to Mrs. Emily Remington at Northwest Middle School, or Ms. Stacy Howell at Northwest Rankin High School.
Interest meeting
Tuesday, March 8
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
C204 at Northwest Rankin High School.
A three part audition process for the team will take place on Thursday, March 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in Ms. Howell's room. For more information, contact Ms. Howell at sta502@rcsd.ms