Lincoln Academy - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Being sworn in is serious business for witness Vanessa Brown, sophomore. Vanessa and her classmates took part in a mock trial in Mrs. Judy Morgan's Crime and Delinquency class. Other roles were played by LeLaunda Austin, Judge, Timothy Lona, Attorney, Latonya Hill, Baliff. ' Behind these doors, a man was on trial. Students had a first-hand look at how the judicial system operates. With the look of confidence, Thayne Herrin, prosecuting attorney, interrogates witness Debra White in the mock trial of a man for the murder of his wife. Waiting for the trial to begin are Crime and Delinquency students Photos by Paul Newman Social Studies 23

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On triaI for murder . .. What is it like? Murder, rape, assault were the subjects of some of the social studies classes this year. Students of Mrs. Judy Morgan’s Crime and Delin- quency class go to a courtroom and actually see a trial in progress. A man was on trial for the murder of his girlfriend. Even though the students didn’t get to see the whole trial, they still had their own opinion of how it would turn out. Sherri Green, sophomore, said she thought the man should have been convicted. The students really enjoyed the trial. Lelaunda Austin, senior, said it was very interesting to find out how our judicial system works. But the trials were not just in real courtrooms. Mrs. Morgan had her own trial with the students, with the murder and witnesses, the judge and even the murder weapon. “The purpose of the trials is to show the students how it was to be in a trial and to be on trial,” Most of the students throught it was fun. Delmar Coppage, senior, said, “It had a lot of It all began with a trip to court to see an actual trial in process. This is an annual visit made by Mrs. Judy Morgan’s Crime and Delinquency classes. action, and it seemed very real. “It wasn’t like a regular class- room trial, it was unspeakable,” said Keith Johnson, senior. But when it came down to the decision of the jury, all the classes had their own opinion of how it would turn out. “It was a very interesting experience,” said Terri Neal, sophomore. “It made us think about other things going on around the world that could be very exciting, expecially when you’re involved.” Kim Thompkins OUIET COURT IN » SESSION 22 Social Studies

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Students teaching students It’s a Computer World The students are slowly but surely taking over the Academy. Everywhere you look students are taking charge. They’re working in the office, library, bookroom, even the classroom. That’s right, Debora Blosser, senior, has begun teaching for a grade’ “I needed something to do for a project in my GT science class. Mrs. Miriam Simon suggested I teach South Campus students to run and operate computers,” said Debbie. “It’s not really a class, it’s more like a seminar or group session,” said Mrs. Nancy Fellinger, South Campus teacher. The students seem to enjoy the class. “I like working with Debbie,” said Julia Holmes, eighth grader. “She’s a great influence on all of us.” “The class is entirely run by Debbie,” said Mr. Wholf. “I offer no assistance whatsoever. I watch her work from time to time, but I never get in the way.” Debbie is trying to give the students some type of an edge. Our world is one of technology and intelligence. “By the time we’re out into the world and begin setting our goals, this nation will be completely and entirely computerized,” said William “Billy” Watson, eighth grader. Students in Debbie’s class are Tony McClosky, Tammy Shepard, Lori McCallop, Kim Kndred, Ameer Khan, Theordos Logan, Carl Sharp, Delisa Rooks, Robert Meier, Clay- ton Rainey, Steve Snowden, Julia Holmes, and Billy Wat- son. Michael Brown During a computer programming class, Mrs. Donna Gray helps out a student with his program. 24 Computers