Students participate in mock trial

FALLBROOK – Third and fourth grade GATE students from La Paloma Elementary School visited the Vista courthouse on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The honorable Judge Cline presided as the students participated in a mock trial.

The case dealt with bullying which has become a growing problem in many of our schools today. Students were assigned the parts of a district attorney, defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, jurors, the bailiff and the court clerk. This opportunity was provided by the “On My Honor” program which is designed to instill in our youth a concept of respect for the legal system, and to edu...