Saipan Southern High School students and their teacher coach Frank Borja look over the case material before entering the first round of last Friday?s 16th Annual Mock Trial. (PHOTOS by THOMAS A. MANGLONA II)
Rota?s Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr./Sr. High School student Randee-jo Barcinas, left, questions Marianas High School?s Matthew Lopez as he demonstrates a self-defense position during his cross-examination portraying his role as the Anatahan police chief Cory Gamson.
Rota Mock Trial members, from left, Raenna Aldabe, Randee-jo Barcinas, and Antonette Sabangan pose for a photo before arguing the defenses? side of Commonwealth v. Erin Napu.
Mount Carmel School students, from left, Jacqueline Doctor, Arron Cushing, and You Jin Jun smile for the Saipan Tribune during their second round as the prosecution.
Associate Justice John Manglona, Chief Justice Alexandro Castro, court finance manager JD Tenorio, and other court employees share a light moment during last Friday?s intermission before the competition?s 3rd round.
MCS? student witnesses David Kim, Zeno Deleon Guerrero, and Ginny Wu raise their hands to take the witness oath during the final round of Friday?s mock trial.