Civics Outreach with St. Mary's Episcopal School

On May 10, 2019, 8th graders from Memphis' St. Mary's Episcopal School visited the Memphis courthouse on the first leg of their "3 Branches Civics Field Trip." The group observed court proceedings in Judge Fowlkes, Judge Lipman, and Judge Parker's courts before participating in a scripted mock trial performance of the classic 1st Amendment case Tinker v. Des Moines School District. Judge Parker and Judge Norris assisted the student jurors during their deliberations.

Students participate in a mock trial with Judge Mark Norris (seated in the witness stand).

Judge Mark S. Norris deliberates with the "jurors".

The foreperson delivers the jury's verdict.

Judge Fowlkes takes questions from students after his hearings.

The students pose for a picture with Judge Fowlkes, his Court Reporter, Mark Dodson, and his Case Manager, Ross Herrin.

Judge Lipman takes questions from students after her hearings.

Students participate in a mock trial with Judge Tommy Parker.