The ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 - 2023 in Review
SEMESTER 2 - SPRING of 2023
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HARVARD MOCK TRIAL SEMINAR 2023 FUNDRAISER
April 6 - May 6, 2023
Our Mock Trial Team raised funds to attend the 18th Annual High School Harvard Mock Trial Seminar in the fall - and thanks to our industry partners, we reached our goal!!
Skyline Mock Trial Team is going to Harvard!!!
2022-2023 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
Luncheon, Celebration, Fun, and Cleanup
MAY 26
Our Mock Trial Team and Officers celebrated an amazing year with a charcuterie board putlock on our last day of classes. We also cleaned and packed up the classroom.
Congratulations to our Program Coordinator, Teacher, and Sponsor, who received the 2022-2023 Level Up Award from the CTE Dallas ISD Department on this day.
In addition, Mr. Rodriguez also received a TEA Master Designation from the Texas Education Agency, which indicates that our teacher has reached a level of performance that placed him in the top 5% of teachers statewide.
Lastly, our students created a funny video to say goodbye to our classroom as we move to a new one next year.
LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM
END OF THE YEAR AWARDS CELEBRATION 2022-2023
MAY 18
On Thursday night our students participated in our Awards NIght, where their achievement were celebrated. They also, watch a movie together. Location: Alamo Drafthouse Cedars.
Service/Character Award
Xavier, Hayley, Sarahi, Yunixsa
Individual Awards Recipients
Best Lawyer - Gabriel Rosales
Best Witness - Yunixsa Cervantes
Freshmen of the year - Luciana Gonzalez
Sophomore of the year - Hayley Martinez
Junior of the Year - Jonathan Tejada
Leadership Award
Klarissa, Camila, Gabriel, Sarahi, Aguilar, Jonathan, Xavier, and Natali
Concentrator Indicator Certificate Recipients
For completing 3 or 4 courses
in our CTE/Magnet
Legal Studies Program
Academic Excellence Award
Gabriel, Xavier, Paris, Johana, Kevin, Lovely, Lexis & Fritzi
Completer Indicator Certificate Recipients
For completing 5 courses
in our CTE/Magnet
Legal Studies Program
Rising Star Award
Lexis, Lovely, Johana,
Paris, and Jones
Matthew Folks
Harvard School of Law Graduate and McKool Smith Law Firm - Thank You!
MAY 16
Our students recognize Mr. Folks and McKool Smith Law Firm for their support. McKool Smith contributed significantly to our Mock Trial team fundraiser to attend this year's Mock Trial Seminar at Harvard University, making our dream of attending a reality. Also, Mr. Folks, thank you for taking the time to address our students.
RECOGNIZING OUR SCHOOL STAFF
MAY 9
Our students recognize our school staff for their unconditional service to our school, students, and program. We are thankful for their help and support. We wouldn't succeed without their commitment.
Thank You!
Congratulations to Johana & Jonathan
Congratulations to Johana & Jonathan
May 1, 2023
For joining the Youth Justice Alliance this summer. We are produ of your achievements and we can wait to see what you will accommplish with our partners Youth Justice Alliance
Dallas Bar Association
2023 Mock Voir Dire
APRIL 14
Our students participated in the 2023 Mock Voir Dire, an interactive legal activity that familiarizes students with their 7th Amendment right to a jury trial in certain civil cases. It allows students to see the roles of judges, lawyers, and juries in the justice system. Impressing on citizens the importance of service through the process of jury duty.
YOUTH JUSTICE ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Armin Salek
Chief Executive Officer
Youth Justice Alliance.
APRIL 6
Our Legal Studies program proudly welcomes Mr. Salek, YJA CEO, to our classroom. Our students had the opportunity to discuss immigration laws and the importance of diversity in our judicial system. In addition, we are excited to continue working in a close partnership with Youth Justice Alliance, to help our students achieve their career goals in law.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUTH JUSTICE ALLIANCE
EASTERN EGG HUNT 2023
APRIL 6
Our students participated in this year Easter Egg-Hunt 2023 organized by the school Student Senate for our community most important members our little ones.
Mock Trial Team recognizes our Legal Studies Program and Mock Trial Team Attorney Advisers.
MARCH 30
Our Mock Trial Team recognized our program and the team's Attorney Advisers for their dedication & commitment to our students. It takes committed Attorneys to guide, educate, and encourage the next generation of lawyers. Thank You!!
Mr. Q, and Mrs. Lazanas. We are lucky to have you both.
CTE Internship Expo 2023
MARCH 29
Our Junior students participated in the CTE Internship Expo, interviewing with industry partners to land summer internships!
Stephen F. Austin State University awards our students scholarships to attend their Pre-Law Academy 2023
MARCH 24, 2023
Our students have won a scholarship from Stephen F. Austin State University College of Liberal and Applied Arts to attend the SFA's 2023 Pre-Law Academy. The Scholarship will cover all program costs for all our students, including programming, meals, and housing.Our future lawyers are heading to college in June for an intense week. During the academy, our students will experience college life. They will stay in dorms, attend classes, and interact with our state's top judges, attorneys, and SFA professors.
Congratulation to:
1. Paris Chavarria
2. Hayley Martinez
3. Xavier Muñoz
4. Yunixsa Cervantes
5. Sarahi Aguilar
Law Students' Society
Legal Studies Program Officers.
Yearbook Picture
2022-2023
Back row - from left to right:
1. Jonathan Tejada, Parliamentarian.
2. Natali Velasquez, President.
3. Klarissa Salas, Secretary.
4. Gabriel Rosales, Vice-President.
Front row - from left to right:
1. Sarahi Velasco, Events Coordinator.
2. Camila Morales, Publicist.
3. Lexis Guerra, Historian.
4. Sarahi Aguilar, Treasurer.
Buca di Beppo
Italian Restaurant
& Oscar Chavarria
Provided Lunch to our kids today before we headed to Spring Break
https://www.bucadibeppo.com/catering/
MARCH 10
Thank you very much to Oscar Chavarría & Paris Chavarría (Mock Trial Witness & Time Keeper) for pampering our students with @bucadibeppo for lunch today🙏 That was a great act of kindness; thank you so much.
When parents support their kids, there is no limit to what they can accomplish. We are blessed with the parents we have. We appreciate you, Mr. Oscar.
Skyline Magnet High School
Legal Studies Program
Celebrates Dr. Martha Williams & Hon. Judge, Dale Tillery
March 10
is honored to recognize Dr. Marthe Williams & Judge D. Tillery for their years of service to our school.
Dr. Williams was our teacher, program coordinator, and Mock Trial Team coach for almost 20 years. Under her leadership, our team qualified for the Texas State Mock Trial Competition for over 10 years, winning and taking our team to nationals twice, in 2009 & 2015.
In later years, our success wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the support provided by Judge Dale Tillery. As Presiding Judge for the 134th Civil District Court of Dallas County, his courthouse has become Skyline's Team's second classroom.
After more than 10 years of service to our school and students, their commitment continues to this day, and we cannot thank them enough. You have changed the lives of hundreds of our kids. Thank You!
Conversations with our Leaders Series 22-23
Hon. Judge Dale Tillery
Presiding Judge of the 134th Civil District Court of Dallas County.
MARCH 10
Our Legal Studies program had the visit the Honorable Judge Dale Tillery, who has been an ally of Skyline for over 10 years. His courtroom has become Skyline Mock Trial Team's second classroom. We are truly grateful to count him as our partner
Judge Dale Tillery with our Legal Studies students.
The Conversation was moderated by our Parliamentarian Jonathan
Our Mock Trial Team with our Hon. Guest Judge Tillery
March 8, 2023 – Our LEGAL STUDIES students visited The United States (Federal) District Court for the Northern District of Texas & The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Our students observe court initials proceedings and detention hearing with Magistrate Judge Renee H. Toliver.
Our students in the lobby of the
Earle Cabell Federal Building
US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
Leigha Simonton
1st Assistant
Assistant US Attorney
Scott Hogan
Criminal Division Chief
Assistant US Attorney
Tiffany Eggers
Civil Division Chief
Assistant US Attorney
Kenneth Coffin
Magistrate Judge
Renee H. Toliver
THANK YOU!
For welcoming our student to your court, and for spending time answering questions and sharing her experience. Our Law Students' Society President & Vice President presenting a gift bag as a thank you!
Mock Trial Team
Our US Attorney and our MT team. Mrs. Simonton was Mock Trial member in high school and in college, and described to our student how Mock Trial led to her current career.
Assistant US Attorney
Mr. George Leal
THANK YOU!
Our thanks goes to our program's partner Mr. Leal. Who is the person responsible for giving our students this great opportunity.
Legal Studies Moms!
YOU ROCK!
Big thanks goes to our team of parents & moms for alway been there for our students. Without you, we wouldn't be here. Can you spot them?
CTE Family Engagement Week
CTE Family Engagement Week
On Thursday, FEBRUARY 23 - Our Legal Studies Program received a visit from some of our biggest supporters, our parents. The students introduced our program through a presentation, and then we took the parent to court, where our lawyers litigated the case Chavarria V. Mom 2023.
MT Get Together
MT Get Together
FEBRUARY 17
Mock Trial Team went on a afterschool dinner get, at the all you can eat asian, right after school.
DALLAS ISD
MOCK TRIAL
AWARDS LUNCHEON
FEBRUARY 7
Art District Mansion Downtown Dallas
11:am - 2:00 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Mr. Gabriel Rosales
Nominated
Best Lawyer
44th Texas High School Mock Trial Competition
Dallas ISD
"Conversations with
our Leaders Series."
MR. GEORGE LEAL
ASSISTNA U.S. ATTORNEY
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
JANUARY 27
Our Legal Studies program had the visit of Mr. George Leal, Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Students learn how Federal US Attorneys Office works, the type of crimes they prosecute, and how to become federal lawyers.
DALLAS ISD
MOCK TRIAL
QUARTERFINALS
JANUARY 26
George Allen Courthouse, Downtown Dallas
4:30 - 8:00 PM
Preparing Dallas ISD - Mock Trial Competition QUARTERFINALS
Long nights ahead, but never give up
January 23-26
Mock Trial Competition
Mock Trial Competition
Dallas ISD Region - JANUARY 21
Today, our Mock Trial Team participated with 19 other schools in the competition. Our Team completed three rounds that took two hours each. Top 8 schools advance to the Quarterfinals.
Today, our team moves on to the Quarterfinals in 3rd place out of 20 schools !! Go Skyline!!
Skyline Adavances !!!
RECRUITMENT 2022-23
Skyline Open House
JANUARY 16 - 25
Skyline Open House continues in January, welcoming new Middle School students.
Mock Trial Competition is around the corner!
Mock Trial is not simply about the competition but the new friends you make along the way. We thank our colleagues from nearby regions who took the time to scrimmage with us at the beginning of January.
Lebanon Trail HS
Frisco - January 6
Cistercian Prep S.
Irving - January 14
West Plano HS
Plano - January 16
J.J. Pearce HS
Richardson - January 18
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