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Mock Trial Finishes the Season Strong
Episcopal fielded three teams at the Region III Mock Trial competition held at the 19th Judicial District Court House. A team of Tripp Veillion, Alexander Williams, Marielle Doherty, Benjamin Badeaux, Gabi Williams, John Rogers Lambert and Aiden Grassman had a strong showing as both prosecution and defense.

The team of James McIlwain, Mason Kelly, Oscar Fenske, Carolena Duncan, Elizabeth Badeaux, Akachi Mere and Robert Bradford advanced to the semifinal round. 

The team of Brennen Botos, Bailey Burns, Leia Weng, Kate Lyons, Maddie Falcon and Abigail Harr advanced to the final round, earning the Regional Champion title. Best attorney honors went to Bailey, and Kate was voted outstanding witness. The team represented Region III at the State Competition held on Saturday, March 21, at the Tom Stagg United States Courthouse in Shreveport.

In Mock Trial, participants act as lawyers and witnesses for the prosecution/plaintiff and defense/defendant while learning about the procedures for trying cases. Students increase their knowledge of the law in general, skills in critical thinking and confidence in public speaking. The teams were coached by attorneys Barbara Irwin, Jason Melancon and Steven Sumbler, and sponsored by Episcopal Social Studies Teachers Anita Gilmore and Dr. Rebecca Kuhn.

Model UN Students Represent Brazil and Central African Republic at State
Episcopal sent eight delegates to the 2026 Model United Nations conference held at the Marriott in Baton Rouge. They represented the countries of Brazil and Central African Republic, engaging in lively debate and writing resolutions on world issues. Autumn Baldridge wrote two resolutions that passed; one was debated on the final day at plenary before the entire conference of 415 delegates from around the state. Maddie Falcon was named the outstanding justice for the International Court of Justice. Congratulations to the following delegates who represented Episcopal well: Autumn Baldridge, Maddie Falcon, Oliver McConnell, Graham Hanby, John Rodgers Lambert, Nate McLean, Mason Catallo and Stella Silva.

District Literary Rally Results

57 students competed – 46 Upper School and 11 Middle School, including 5 art entries

24 District Qualifiers

18 State Qualifiers

13 Southeastern Scholarship winners

Evan Sanders: Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus – District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Michael Zhang – First Place in Art Category 3, Two-Dimensional Color: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Digital Art; District Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Addison Walsh: Biology - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Dafi Weng: Biology – District Qualifier

Nate McLean: Calculus II - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Darren Weng: Calculus II – District Qualifier

Leo Abraham: Chemistry - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Laton Weng: Computer Science I - District and State Qualifier

Autumn Baldridge: Economics - District and State Qualifier

Morgan Danos: English I - District and State Qualifier

Tyler Felton: English III - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Maeve Dolan: English IV - District and State Qualifier

Abigail Harr: French I – District Qualifier

Raj Thakore: French I - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Katherine Reeves: French II - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Devin Welden: French II – District Qualifier

Ryan Mengelson-Clark: French III - District and State Qualifier

Callie Ghere: Geometry – District and State Qualifier

Graham Hanby: Physical Science - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Evan Loftin: Principles of Business - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Jordan Harvey: Psychology – District and State Qualifier

Robert Bradford: Spanish III - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Ryan Funk: U.S. History - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Oliver McConnell: World History - District, State Qualifier and SELU Scholarship winner

Quiz Bowl Wins State!

The Episcopal Quiz Bowl team once again won the state title in Division II! In addition, junior Nate McLean was the top scorer, and sophomore Ryan Funk ranked fifth in the state. The team now prepares for the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Small School National Championship Tournament in Illinois this April. Congratulations to the state championship team: Autumn Baldridge, Darren Weng, Nate McLean, Ryan Funk, Timothy Namikas and Tyler Felton. Autumn, Darren, Nate and Ryan will represent the team at nationals. 

The Quiz Bowl team had a tremendous year, hosting a record-breaking home tournament and ending the year undefeated in the state tournament.

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