Knightly News

Mock Trial team members left to right:

Maddie Guidry - Sophomore
Luca Rende - Senior
Carson Duval - Senior
Sam Messina - Sophomore
Palmer Bruns - Senior
Cole Johnson - Senior
Olivia Melancon - Sophomore
Mira Badawi - Junior

Mock Trial team members left to right back row:

Barrow Alexander - Senior
Skyler Adams - Senior
Laura Gboloo - Senior
Avery Kyle - Sophomore
Caroline Waters - Sophomore
Alexander Engstrom - Senior

Mock Trial team members left to right back row:

Justin Dynes - Senior
Analise Hyde - Senior
Quentin Messer - Senior

Episcopal fielded two teams at the regional Mock Trial competition at the 19th Judicial District Court House in Baton Rouge.  The case problem, The State of Louisiana vs. Brett Jackson, was a second-degree murder case.  In Mock Trial, participants act as lawyers and witnesses for the prosecution/plaintiff and defense/defendant while learning about the procedures for trying cases.  They increase their knowledge of the law in general, skills in critical thinking, and confidence in public speaking. The team was coached by attorneys Joseph Scott, Jason Melancon, and Paolo Messina. Congratulations on a great showing!

Dr. Rebecca Kuhn, Global and Social Studies Director, Exchange Program Coordinator, and AP Psychology teacher, has taught social studies classes at Episcopal since 2016 including AP World History, World History, US History, and US Government.  Prior to moving to Baton Rouge, she lived and taught high school in South Korea and South Florida. She holds degrees from Sterling College, The University of Kansas, and Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Kuhn enjoys travelling, reading, and singing. She is married to Dr. Alan Newton.

The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge 2025-2026 application is now available! ​For more information on the application process, to schedule a tour, or learn more about the private school, contact us at [email protected] or 225-755-2685.