First, they ate lunch at Castillos Mexican Restaurant in celebration of the Spanish they've been learning throughout the school year. It also gave them a chance to practice their Spanish!
SFCS eighth grader Josie DuBois enjoys her lunch at Castillos Mexican Restaurant as her classmate Gauge Butler offers some entertainment in the background. The students then went to the Mariposa County Courthouse to perform a Civil War military tribunal mock trial they had been researching and practicing. Judge Mike Fagalde told them a bit about the history of the courthouse, watched their performance, and gave them some feedback at the end of their performance. It was a very worthwhile trip!
Judge Fagalde gives Ian Harry, the highest ranking tribunal member in the mock trial, some advice before the proceedings begin.
Trinity Owens took the stand, answering questions from both the prosecution and the defense, as the military tribunal looked on.The trial involved a major who ran a prison during the Civil War, the prisoners, the prison guards, and civilians who came into the prison and witnessed events. There were plenty of parts for all the students!
Prosecutor Jessica Milazzo cross examines the defendant, Johnathan Chapman.
SFCS's seventh and eighth grade students enjoyed their field trip!Sierra Foothill Charter School is a free, non-profit, K-8 public school. For more information, contact the office at: (209) 742-6222 or visit SFCS’s website: sierrafoothillcharterschool.org. To stay up to date on all the latest happenings, “like” SFCS on: Facebook.