The nine-member Kuemper Catholic High School mock trial team had a great showing at the state competition earlier this week in Des Moines. Team members: Caleb Ludwig, Sam Schmitz, Ben Schmitz, Tyler Kelly, Maddie Werden, Kalee Peter, Tyler Lux, Carli Sibbel and Paul Ching, competed through three rounds on Monday and Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines. For the third consecutive year, Paul Ching was presented with the All-State award. Three other team members, Tyler Lux, Carli Sibbel and Madison Werden, each received Honorable Mention awards for performance excellence. The Kuemper team is coached by educator, Jean Guy and assisted by local attorney coaches: Dave Bruner, Christopher Polking and John Werden
