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March 9th, 2018
News In Brief Congratulations to seniors for completing all or part of their senior defenses on 2/28 and 3/1. It’s a huge step toward graduation, no matter what the result was! Good luck to juniors taking the SAT and/or ACT this month!
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PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018
Red Gerard, winning the first gold medal for the team. Gerard wasn’t the only American to have success in snowboarding. Before we knew it, four years Jamie Anderson returned, successfully have passed and the Winter Olympics have defending her gold medal in the women’s arrived yet again. This year, athletes from snowboarding slopestyle. The U.S. won all over the world came together at the two more gold medals in the snowboarding city of Pyeongchang, South Korea. After halfpipe with 17-year-old Chloe Kim earning years of hard work, they arrived at the a near-perfect score of 98.75 Olympic stadium to show the in her victory run and the world what they have achieved. now three time Olympic The Games kicked gold medalist Shaun White off on February 9th with the k n o c k i n g o u t J a p a n ’s opening ceremony, “Peace in Ayumu Hirano at the last Motion”. It featured a story of minute with an incredible five Korean school children run of 97.75. USA’s fifth venturing into an ice cave gold medal was won by where they encounter a white Mikaela Shiffrin in the tiger similar to the mascot, giant slalom, an event that Soohorang. Dancers and elegant was postponed twice due lights filled the stage, giving to the weather. American a beautiful performance that athletes are also making almost made the audience at history in figure skating. the stadium forget the near The massive olympic stadium for the Winter Olympics. Team USA earned bronze freezing night temperature in Photo Credit: pyeongchang2018.com in the team event with Pyeongchang. While many of Mirai Nagasu becoming the dancers wore traditional and any medals they win will not be added the first American woman to land the triple Korean dresses, there were also more high- to Russia’s medal count. After the inspiring axel in the Olympics. In the men’s free tech and modern additions such as the light and cheerful Parade of Nations, the torch program, Nathan Chen became the first shows, pop music, and augmented reality. was lit by South Korean figure skater, Yuna athlete to perform six quadruple jumps in Not only was the ceremony entertaining, it Kim. Overall, the 2018 opening ceremony a routine, earning him the highest score was also an event where history was made. wasn’t as flashy or intense as some of in the free and placing him 5th overall. One major political figure who attended the past ones we’ve seen due to a limited The U.S. has also won three silver medals the ceremony was Kim Jong-un’s sister, budget, but it still gave audiences watching thanks to Chris Mazdzer in luge, JohnKim Yo-jong, making her the first member from all over the world a pleasing show. Henry Krueger in speed skating, and of North Korea’s ruling family to visit the The U.S. started the Games off Nick Goepper in alpine skiing slopestyle. south since 1953. Not only that, North strong with 17-year-old snowboarder, (continued on page 2)
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and South Korea marched together under a united flag, easing tensions surrounding North Korea’s nuclear program. Another matter that confused audiences was country “OAR” (Olympic Athletes of Russia). Due to the doping scheme allowing Russia to cheat in the past two Olympics, Russian athletes must march under a neutral flag
Mock Trial Finishes Season
Sean Tjoa Staff Writer
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On February 15th, Hillsdale Mock Trial faced off against Menlo School in a battle of wits at the Redwood City Courthouse. In mock trial, two teams compete against each other by putting on an elaborate court case. This year’s case, People v. Davidson, is a fictional murder trial, determining whether the defendant Casey Davidson had killed his political rival, Alex Thompson. Students take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and more to persuade the judge to rule in their favor. Last year, Hillsdale Mock Trial was prepared for competition as usual but were cut off before even reaching the county semifinals. Eager for revenge, they stormed into competition this year, consistently placing higher in scores than all other schools in the county except for Menlo. The winner of San Mateo County would be decided in the final match between Hillsdale and Menlo. Both teams had been preparing for this moment for months in advance with hundreds of hours of preparation. Menlo and Hillsdale have had a long lasting rivalry for many years, constantly competing against each other in county finals. The trial between Menlo and
Hillsdale was intense. Objections flew out from attorneys, stories were told by witnesses, and arguments were made between both sides. With a real district judge presiding over the trial, the students within the courtroom were nervous but determined. Senior and captain Sabrina Klindworth says, “Going into the courtroom almost feels like going into battle. All you feel are nerves and you need to be focused, primed, and ready to go. Confidence is key.”
Mock trial members lift each other up. Photo Credit: Hillsdale Mock Trial At the end of the trial, the students were greeted by applause from the parents who came to support, the real lawyers who scored their ability, and the judge who presided over their trial. After receiving feedback on how they performed, Menlo and
Hillsdale separated into different courtrooms, nervously chatting with each other. Within the next thirty minutes, they would receive the real verdict they were waiting for: Who would be the San Mateo County champion? In Hillsdale Mock Trial, there are only two seniors, C.J. Gingold and Sabrina Klindworth. With fear, excitement, anxiety, and hope, they awaited the prolongment of their mock trial career or its end. It was nerve-racking. Mr. Springman, Hillsdale Mock Trial’s teacher advisor, delivered the news. Although the score was close, it was decisive. Menlo School had prevailed over Hillsdale. A mixture of shock and disappointment swept throughout the room. The mood dampened, and tears began to fall. Sabrina Klindworth notes, “The amount of support I got after we lost finals meant the world to me. I will never forget that the majority of the team came up to me and comforted me when I was crying.” Even though they suffered a great loss, Hillsdale’s Mock Trial team will bounce back. Soon, they will begin to prepare for next year’s trial and plan on entering the Golden State Mock Trial Tournament, an invitational competition. For anyone interested in entering the courtroom, feel free to ask Mr. Springman for more information. Hillsdale Mock Trial will always be ready and on the case.