2012 Annual Report - State Bar of Georgia
2012 Annual Report - State Bar of Georgia
2012 Annual Report - State Bar of Georgia
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Forsyth County <strong>Bar</strong> Recognizes<br />
Mock Trial Seniors<br />
Pictured (L‐R):Mark Meersman, Christie Meersman, Jack Meersman ‐ Best Witness Award Winner, Dr. John Tarpley ‐<br />
Principal <strong>of</strong> Pinecrest Academy, Jessica McLaughlin ‐ Senior Scholarship Winner, Janet McLaughlin, Chris McLaughlin<br />
Pinecrest Academy senior, Jessica McLaughlin, and Pinecrest freshman, Jack Meersman, were<br />
among Forsyth County high school students honored on April 30, 2011, by the Forsyth County <strong>Bar</strong><br />
Association during a luncheon held in honor <strong>of</strong> Law Day. Many local judges and attorneys were<br />
present. The <strong>Bar</strong> Association awarded a scholarship to a deserving senior <strong>of</strong> each mock trial team in<br />
Forsyth County and also recognized individuals who received an award at the mock trial competition in<br />
February. McLaughlin received the Senior Scholarship for the Pinecrest Academy Mock Trial Team for<br />
her outstanding performance and dedication at the Mock Trial Competition. Meersman was recognized<br />
for his receipt <strong>of</strong> Best Witness Award. Mock Trial is an extracurricular activity available to all high<br />
school students. The Pinecrest Mock Trial team competes against local schools in presenting a trial to a<br />
judge and jury at the local courthouse. This competition is sponsored by the <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> Association.<br />
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