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International School Finishes Fifth of 22 in State Mock Trial Competition
Kirkland's ICS sent two teams to the recent state competition in Olympia, making Lake Washington School District history.
The varsity Mock Trial Team from Kirkland's finished fifth during recent state competition in Olympia against 21 other high schools.
"We are elated to have done so well," said Ted Over, mock trial coach and social studies teacher at ICS.
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Last year the varsity finished seventh. Two years ago, the JV team qualified for state and finished 19th out of 20. This year our JV finished 17th out of 22 teams.
Both teams reached the YMCA-sponsored state competition this year, the first time two teams from one school made it in Lake Washington School District history. ICS was one of just two public schools to place in the top eight teams earlier this month week during regional competition at the King County Courthouse.
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For an earlier Kirkland Patch story about the two teams, including a list of team members, click here.
Top ten finalists of the March 25 competition were:
- 1st place: Seattle Prep Varsity
- 2nd place: Franklin High School
- 3rd place: King’s High School
- 4th place: Meridian High School
- 5th place: International Community School Varsity
- 6th place: Sehome High School
- 7th place: Eastside Catholic High School
- 8th place: Seattle Prep Junior Varsity
- 9th place: Ridgefield High School
- 10th place: University Prep Blue
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