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WHEREAS, seventeen members of the Prospect High School Mock Trial Team competed valiantly in the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Championship during the month of February 2011;
finishing with a record of five wins and one loss; and
WHEREAS, the Prospect High School Mock Trial Team has demonstrated a consistent
winning tradition. The team has reached the Quarterfinal round or better for the last eleven years, including three trips to the final round in 2006, 2008 and 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Prospect High School Mock Trial Team competed in the California State
Competition. The team finished with a record of three wins and one loss and received special
recognition for Outstanding Pretrial Attorney for the Defense; and
WHEREAS, the team members have demonstrated commitment, dedication, and hard work
through twice weekly meetings with coaches; and have spent countless hours working, practicing
and drilling on their own and with each other; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney James Leonard has acted as
coach and mentor for the team for the last eight years, providing legal expertise and competition
coaching, and contributing to the team’s sustained level of success; and
WHEREAS, teachers Ms. Marisa Cantone and Mr. Stephen Smith have acted as teacher coaches for the team for the last four and six years, respectively, providing consistent support for the
students and high expectations for the team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saratoga City Council does hereby congratulate and commend the members of Prospect High School Mock Trial Team for their
outstanding achievement.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 5th day of May 2011.
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Howard A. Miller, Mayor