RISE Institute

Our Mock Trial team is currently at Nationals and preparing to head into Rounds 3 and 4! We are incredibly proud of the dedication, professionalism, and hard work they’ve shown throughout this competition. Watching our students compete on a national stage and represent RISE so well has been such an exciting experience. ⚖️👏

A huge thank you to the sponsors who have helped make this opportunity possible. Our Lead Sponsor, , Champion Sponsor, , and Counselor Sponsor, .dismuke, have played a major role in supporting our students and helping this team grow and compete at such a high level. Their generosity, along with the support of many other donors, continues to create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, compete, and succeed.

⚖️ Meet our Mock Trial Team! ⚖️⁠
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We’re proud to recognize our state winning Mock Trial team as they prepare to compete at Nationals next week in Des Moines, Iowa. Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork have earned them this incredible opportunity to represent LCS on the national stage.⁠
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Team members:⁠
• Attorneys: Anna Morin, Maddie Powers, Resee Collins, Zachary Branham⁠
• Witnesses: Luke Cardosi, Griffin Byrd, Brody Denton (also serves as Witness/Attorney)⁠
• Timekeepers: Dallas Denton, Audrey Volheim⁠
• Coach: Chasity Branham⁠
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Wishing them the best of luck as they head to Nationals!

🎬✨ Shout out to Sophie Drost!⁠
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Sophie has been named a finalist in the Short Film category at the South Florida Student Showcase of Films! Out of 650+ students across the state, she is in the top 3 for her film “Water’s Memory.”⁠
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She will attend the awards ceremony on Friday, May 1 in Jupiter, Florida, and we couldn’t be more proud of this incredible accomplishment.⁠
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Way to represent LCS with excellence, Sophie!

☕ RISE Expo Drink Specials are here!⁠
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Join us this Friday, April 24 from 3:15–5:30 PM at the RISE Expo and stop by Restore Coffee Shop to try these featured drinks:⁠
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• The Restore Latte – our signature latte with a nostalgic honey graham cracker flavor⁠
• The “Law”-tte – a rich brownie batter latte with chocolate milk and cold foam, topped with brownie brittle⁠
• The Impeachment Refresher – fresh lemonade with a hint of peach⁠
• Bursting Big Blue – a blue raspberry refresher with popping boba⁠
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Even better, proceeds from the “Law”-tte and Impeachment Refresher will support our Mock Trial Team as they head to Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa!⁠
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Come out, support our students, and grab a drink you won’t want to miss 💙

☀️ Get ready to be charmed at RISE Expo – April 24th!

Summer-ready, waterproof, and oh-so-cute – Charmed bracelets are durable, colorful, and perfect for every style. 🌈

Wear them every day, rain or shine, and let your summer sparkle!