Mock Trial Team wins bid to National Championship

The Holy Cross Mock Trial Team, only in its second year of existence, was awarded a bid to the National Championship Tournament this April in the Iowa Supreme Courthouse.  Three members of the team were also recognized for their performances.  Fourth-year student, Pedro Figueroa, and Ryan Hayward, a member of the Class of 2001, were chosen as two of the top 10 attorneys.  First-year student Caitlin Donahue was recognized as one of the 10 witnesses.  The team is coached by attorneys Ed McDermott and Cary Smith, both members of the Class of 1979.