KO's middle school mock trial team advances

West Hartford – The Mock Trial team from Kingswood Oxford’s Middle School won both sides of its argument in a regional competition on Feb. 6, making it one of only four out of 13 schools to advance to the semifinals.
Comprising 21 students from grades 6, 7 and 8, the Mock Trial team is coached by KO English teachers Nancy Horowitz and Lynne Levine, assisted by Attorney Ryan Costantini, who works full time at United Technologies.
More than 200 students competed in the regional event, which was sponsored by Civics First and held at KO.
"Everyone (on KO's team) was spectacular and rose to the challenge," said Mrs. Horowitz. "Kudos especially to Phoebe Taylor '18, who was sick the whole day but still did an amazing job as a lawyer, and to Kian Issari '18, who did an outstanding job as a witness."
The semifinal round will be held on Feb. 25 in Madison.
Kingswood Oxford, located steps from Blue Back Square, nurtures clear, confident communicators; resourceful problem-solvers; and innovative leaders. There is still some room in some grades for September 2014 enrollment; for information or to set up an interview, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@k-o.org.
Photo: Kingswood Oxford’s Middle School Mock Trial team is made up of 21 students from grades 6, 7 and 8, who are coached by KO English teachers Nancy Horowitz, Lynne Levine, and Attorney Ryan Costantini, who works for United Technologies. Photo by Elizabeth Taylor.