Brooke Bowerman
President
Year: 4th
Major: Political Science and English
Hometown: Macedonia, OH
Hobbies: Movies, napping, piano, explaining jokes to people
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? For my grandparents (Hi guys! I know you're the only ones reading, thanks for the support!).
Madeleine Driscoll
Vice President of Tournaments
Year: 3rd
Major: History w/ Minors in Spanish and Religious Studies
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Running and Taco Bell.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? To hang out with Anton Khilkov.
Anna Defendiefer
Vice President of Public Relations
Year: 3rd
Major: Business (Economics) and Public Policy Analysis
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Running, eating mini wheats, coupon-hunting, piano-playing, and springboard diving with a 50% smack rate.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? It’s the only activity where I can say that I cry for points and it’s a good thing.
Jane Klaus
Vice President of Finance
Year: 4th
Majors: Business and Financial Math
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Riding Lime scooters.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? Because I love to win.
Jen Pantell
Vice President of Travel
Year: 4th
Majors: History and Religious Studies w/ Minor in Spanish
From: Long Island, NY
Hobbies: Karaoke, yoga, and guitar.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I joined mock trial initially because I did it in high school and knew that I loved it. I then continued it because of the amazing experiences it gave me and the incredible people I've met. It also will help me hone my lawyering skills if being Spiderwoman never pans out.
Mahmud Bari
Year: 5th
Major: Political Science and History
Hometown: Piscataway, NJ
Hobbies: Critiquing Eurovision performances.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? Stop asking me questions.
Matt Besman
Year: 3rd
Major: Physics
Hometown: Solon, OH
Hobbies: Collecting Hawaiian shirts.
Why you joined OSU Mock Trial: You can't handle the truth.
Anton Khilkov
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Canton, OH
Hobbies: Traveling, listening to live music, cooking
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? To be on a team with Maddie.
Julia Cash
Year: 3rd
Major: Political Science
From: Dayton, OH
Hobbies: Looking upwards and whispering “why”
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I need a SUIT-able outlet for my ego.
Areeb Ahmed
Year: 2nd
Major: Computer Science and Finance
Hometown: Perrysburg, OH
Hobbies: Being illiterate.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I want to be a part of a community of talented, passionate, and motivated individuals while also honing my own critical thinking and communication skills.
Colin Pender
Year: 2nd
Majors: Political Science and Psychology
Hometown: Huron, OH
Hobbies: Watching Brandi TV on YouTube and participating in Mukbangs.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I chose to do mock trial because of the great people in mock trial I've met along the way. They're the ones that make the hard work worth it.
Corey Khan
Year: 2nd
Majors: Economics
Hometown: New Albany, OH
Hobbies: Karate and working at the Krusty Krab.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? Matthew, a friend who is amazing at mock trial, convinced me.
Caitlin Fagan
Year: 2nd
Major: Security/Intelligence and Russian
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies: Yelling at people in Russian, exercising, reading, and winning.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I like suits and using big words.
Avery Moody
Year: 2nd
Major: Computer Science & Engineering
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Doing my nails and spending time with my friends.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I do mock trial because I love it. I love being a part of the atmosphere of the team and knowing just how good your team is and how we'll destroy the competition.
Drew Schroeder
Year: 3rd
Majors: Political Science and History
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Hobbies: Window shopping at Whole Foods
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? ‘Cause every girl crazy bout a sharp-dressed man.
Emma Traylor
Year: 2nd
Majors: Philosophy
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Poetry, singing, and electric violin.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I like to listen to myself talk.
Clay Owens
Year: 2nd
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Massillon, OH
Hobbies: I like long walks on the beach and destroying my enemies in gladitorial combat.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? To prepare for law school and to compete in an activity that inherently values the power of communication.
Emma King
Year: 2nd
Majors: Political Science and Psychology
Hometown: Sylvania, OH
Hobbies: Mock trial.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I love winning.
Michael Li
Year: 2nd
Major: English with Minors in Music and Legal Foundations of Society
Hometown: Sylvania, OH
Hobbies: Mock Trial, Mock Trail
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? To be honest, I don’t really know.
Thomas Fogarty
Year: 2nd
Major: History
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I just do it for the fashion. Nah but honestly mock's helped me forge my passion. It's what made me want to be a lawyer. You got great people, a fun time, and experience in law. What could be better?
Pablo Manon Mateos
Year: 1st
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Springdale, AR
Hobbies: Redoing my G-cal.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? Objection, relevance.
Shruti Nayak
Year: 1st
Major: Political Science
Hometown: West Union, OH
Hobbies: Working on political campaigns, watching Netflix, and exploring different coffee shops.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? It seemed like fun! Also, I wanted to expand my knowledge of the legal system.
Thomas Farbacher
Year: 1st
Major: Exploratory
Hometown: West Jefferson, OH
Hobbies: Running and anything dog related.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I've always wanted to join a cult and this one was free.
Tony Highman
Year: 1st
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Ashland, OH
Hobbies: Reading, ‘riting, & revelry.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I competed in Mock Trial in high school and fell in love with the program; hence, I wanted to continue challenging myself to develop my skills as a speaker, listener, and critical thinker.
Sarah Paul
Year: 1st
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Marysville, OH
Hobbies: Playing the euphonium and watching Bob Ross.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I participated in Mock Trial all throughout high school and loved it so much that I wanted to continue doing it in college.
Adesh Labhasetwar
Year: 1st
Major: International Studies w/ Minor in Spanish
Hometown: Solon, OH
Hobbies: Playing the drums and dodging people on scooters.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I love wearing suits and having a reason to say, “Go bucks!” un-ironically.
Will Vandersloot
Year: 1st
Major: Engineering Physics
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Hobbies: Collecting fountain pens, writing science fiction, and hanging with friends.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? I joined mock trial because it’s so much fun to work with a team with a common goal and compete.
Tamara Joseph
Year: 1st
Major: Neuroscience and Film Production
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Hobbies: Stealing turtles.
Why do you do Mock Trial at OSU? It is the most stimulating activity I have ever engaged in.
