Nebraska State Bar Foundation

Not even a good old Nebraska snow storm could stop Skutt Catholic High School from winning the Nebraska High School State Mock Trial Title. Skutt Catholic High School defeated the North Platte High School team in final round competition on Wednesday, December 8th, in Omaha. The Honorable Lyle Strom, Federal District Court Judge for the District of Nebraska, presided over the competition at the Roman L. Hruska U. S. Courthouse.

The Skutt team, which presented the government’s side of an immigration asylum case, In the Matter of Kev Inruser, has achieved the privilege to represent Nebraska at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 6-8th 2010.

Christopher Lowell as Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin was our most beloved Founding Father who signed all four of the key documents that established our Republic. His life is a showcase of patriotism, community service, life-long learning, and scientific achievement. Therefore, it is fitting that Ben Franklin re-enactor Chris Lowell, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, present his “Ben Franklin Live” Chautauqua-style performance on September 14 in celebration of Constitution Day in Nebraska.

The morning session, which targeted fifth-grade students, originated from Windy Hills Elementary School. Students at Hershey, Loup City, and Pleasanton also participated via distance learning technology provided by Educational Service Unit (ESU) 10.

The afternoon session, which focused on upper level students, originated from ESU 10. Two sections of American History student from Kearney Catholic comprised the live audience, while students from Loup City and Pleasanton were able to interact with “Ben Franklin” by distance learning.