The bill, S. 472, is a Senate resolution that congratulates the Strom Thurmond High School mock trial team, along with their coaches and school officials, for winning the South Carolina Bar's 2025 State High School Mock Trial Championship. This victory marks the team's eleventh state championship, and they competed against eleven other high schools, with Bob Jones Academy of Greenville being the first runner-up. The resolution highlights the skills developed through participation in mock trials, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and an understanding of the legal system.
The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the student team members and their coaches, including teachers Thomas Behr, Steve McKinney, and Denise Jackson, as well as attorney coaches Blair Massey and Senator Shane Massey. It expresses appreciation for the pride and recognition the team has brought to their school and community, and it looks forward to their future accomplishments. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the team and their coaches.