Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • March 14, 2012 Area The Bergen Catholic High School Mock Trial Team recently completed a successful season, despite being eliminated in the quarter-final round of the Bergen County playoffs. The Mock Trial Competition involves all 21 county bar associations in the State of New Jersey and is overseen by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, which each year provides a case for teams to develop. Students from each school play the various roles of plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, witnesses, and jurors. Under the guidance of team moderator Peter Coleman, the Bergen Catholic team reached the playoffs of the Bergen County section of the competition by defeating Academy of the Holy Angels, Dwight-Englewood School, and Frisch School. In the quarter-final round of the Bergen County playoffs, B.C. dropped a close decision to Immaculate Heart Academy. Bergen Catholic Mock Trial Team finishes strong season Moderator Peter Coleman, Daniel Lowe, Joey Pallath, Phillip Bempong, Timothy Corcoran, Kemuel Noriega, Craig Boswell, Thomas Harte, Christopher Heffernan, Luke Barnard, Robert Meloro of Allendale, Nicholas Didio, Patrick Monaghan, Thomas Lahey, TimothyPaul Shaker, Gabriel Hobeika, Nicholas Barile, and AnthonyPaul Shaker. Joyce Caruso joins Mcbride Agency Joyce Caruso The McBride Agency of Franklin Lakes is pleased to announce that Joyce Caruso has joined the sales team. “We are thrilled to have Joyce join our team,” said Gregory Earnshaw, manager of the office. “Her experience in real estate and expertise in design is a great addition to our team of professionals.” Caruso brings over 20 years of experience buying and selling homes for the building / design business she and her husband own and run. Her expertise helps present homes at their optimal potential. Her real estate sale background includes extensive top level sales, marketing, and customer service achievements. “I believe excellent customer service is key to the successful completion of any transaction,” said Caruso. “Listening skills are a key element of customer service. Once you focus on the clients desires you can make a perfect match. I find it very important to always respect and value people’s time to maximize efficiency for everyone.” Caruso is member of National Association of Realtors, New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, and Realsource Board of Realtors. She can be reached at McBride by phone or at her email jkdcaruso@yahoo.com. The McBride Agency began with its founder, J. Nevins McBride, in 1960. To date, McBride has developed over 1,200 building lots in Franklin Lakes and the surrounding communities. McBride is located at 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. The agency has maintained its status of a single office operation and team members pride themselves on heartfelt, personalized service combined with cutting edge technology. Visit in person or at www.McBrideAgency.com. Anyone with real estate related questions is invited to call (201) 891-8900 and a sales associate will be happy to help. The Crusaders were represented by two teams: a prosecution team and a defense team. The prosecution team included AnthonyPaul Shaker of Englewood Cliffs, Joey Pallath of Bergenfield, Gabriel Hobeika of Alpine, Thomas Lahey of Emerson, and Daniel Lowe of Maywood. The defense team consisted of Craig Boswell of Franklin Lakes, Nicholas Didio of Oradell, Nicholas Barile of River Vale, Timothy Corcoran of Allendale, and TimothyPaul Shaker of Englewood Cliffs. Team members who also made significant contributions during the season include Kemuel Noriega of Haledon, Phillip Bempong of Paramus and Patrick Monaghan of Harrington Park, Christopher Heffernan of Mahwah, Luke Barnard of Ridgewood, Thomas Harte of Glen Rock, and Robert Meloro of Allendale. Bergen Catholic has won the Bergen County Mock Trial championship nine times. B.C. won the state championship in 1985, 1989, 1991, and 2000, and was crowned national champion in 1991.