Count vs. Court, 2024

Mrs. Klass • November 22, 2024

For the first time at BJA, sophomores in English 10 put the Count of Monte Cristo on trial for accessory to murder. Sophomores chose a side early on in the reading of the novel and have been working on their cases ever since. Students volunteered to take roles such as lawyers, witnesses, researchers, and clerks. Mr. Nic gave the sophomores Mock Trial tips, and Mrs. Klass’s daughter, Abby, worked with the lawyers. Each class hour had its own unique trial and verdict:

1st: Guilty as charged

2nd: Guilty of accessory to murder

3rd: Not guilty on all charges

5th: Guilty as charged

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Mrs. Klass has taught sophomore English and sponsored the Triangle for 12 years at BJA. She also worked at BJA marketing as a writer and editor and previously taught English in Colorado. She enjoys working with the students on the Triangle, especially watching them develop their creative abilities. Outside of school, her number one passion is her family. She also seeks to be involved at her church and enjoys gardening, cooking, crocheting, and, of course, reading.