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Senior Alex Flood on Bellarmine Mock Trial

I joined mock trial at the suggestion of several friends, professors and strangers.  It was a new and different stride for me at that point in my life, a stride that surprised friends and family alike.  I think it is safe to say that, at 19, I had little to no motivation in my life, and certainly no direction or drive to succeed the way I do now.

It is hard to pinpoint the exact catalyst that made me join, but something did, and for whatever that was I am thankful - my life has been changed for the better.  The decision to join mock trial turned my life around, and I really mean that.  I was pushed to succeed and challenged to do something for a group bigger than myself. 

With what may be my final season winding down, I find myself emotional and thankful for everything this team has done for me.  When I look back, I can remember the care that came into bringing me onto this team, the long nights spent memorizing blood spatter analysis with Danielle, the way we came together even in defeat at Waukegan, the endless critiques, the honor I felt in being brought up to 852, and most importantly the friendships I have formed that hopefully will never die.

It's been a demanding year, but it has been well worthwhile.  We have done better and had more fun as a team than I could have ever imagined even last year.  We have grown as a team through hard work and dedication to do terrific things.  Winning in DC with my teammates was one of the happiest moments of my life, and I'll never forget that feeling.  I want my teammates to know that I love, respect, and am proud of each of them for all they've done.  They are like a family to me.  There's only a month left with my teammates, but I know that Bellarmine Mock Trial doesn't end when the season ends...and that's a comforting thought.

-Alex Flood, Bellarmine Mock Trial Class of 2009