Sixteen different teams represented eight colleges and universities from throughout the Southeast: Brenau, Middle Tennessee State University, Gainesville State College, Georgia State University, Clayton State University, Middle Georgia College, Western Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
A Brenau team finished first, followed by teams from Georgia State University, Gainesville State College, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A second Brenau team finished fifth.
The local students who participated on behalf of Brenau were:
Heidi Marie Cranford from Dawson County, a senior who is majoring in conflict resolution and legal studies. In the field of 42 contestants Cranford placed sixth in the mediator portion of the competition. She is the daughter of Terry and Debbie Cranford. She is a graduate of Dawson County High School.
Carmen J. Hughey from Gainesville, a senior who is majoring in conflict resolution and legal studies. Hughey and teammate Melissa Tavilla received an outstanding advocate/client team award. She is the daughter of John and Brenda Hughey. She is a graduate of West Hall High School.
Melanie Fain from Cleveland, is a sophomoru who is majoring in liberal arts. She is also a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is a graduate of White County High School.
Christina Poole of Covington was also on the winning team. She is a senior who is majoring in history and political science. Poole and teammate Jasmine Dickerson received an outstanding advocate/client team award. She is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Order of Omega and Omicron Delta Kappa. She is a graduate of Newton High School.
The next stop for Brenau student mediators will be at the National Intercollegiate Mock Mediation Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 11-12.
In 2002 the team won top honors in the national tournament and Brenau usually finishes in the top 10. Last year's national tournament marked a rare occasion when a Brenau team was not a top finisher
Dr. Ken Frank
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