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2022 – 2023 Stock Market Game™ Winners

FALL 2022 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Anthony I., Jaden L., Hope F., Isiah B.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $123,902.31

Overall 3rd Place:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Lyric W., Tevion R., Maurice L., Jacob M.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $112,683.54

Top Elementary School Team:
Spotswood Elementary School
Harrisonburg City Schools
Team: Anibal C. B., Matthew S.C.
Advisor: Tonia Campillo
Portfolio value: $105,287.09

Overall 2nd Place:
Cape Henry Collegiate
Independent, Virginia Beach, VA

Team: Alex S., Taner A., Yoon C.
Advisor: Steve Palmer
Portfolio value: $118,292.16

Top Middle School Team:
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
Albemarle County Schools

Team: Simon G., Gavin B., Addis T., Jacob S.
Advisor: Natalie Capps
Portfolio value: $111,656.97

SPRING 2023 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Western Albemarle High School
Albemarle County Schools

Team:Tyler W., Vinh-Phuc L., Michael A., David M.
Advisor: Katherine Innes
Portfolio value: $120,099.60

Overall 3rd Place and Top Elementary School:
Flat Rock Elementary School
Powhatan County Schools

Team: Ethan N., Asher I.
Advisor: Marylisa Watts
Portfolio value: $112,148.59

Overall 2nd Place:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Hayden G., Chace L., Branden S., Isaac N.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $119,082.24

Top Middle School:
River Bend Middle School
Loudoun County Schools

Team: Dubem A., Cash W.
Advisor: Amy Fields
Portfolio: $108,330.75

YEAR 2022-2023 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Thomas Dale High School
Chesterfield County Schools

Team: Seyram A., Caden B., Juan M.V.
Advisor: Patrick Sweet
Portfolio value: $158,518.37

Overall 3rd Place:
Virginia Episcopal School
Independent
, Lynchburg, Virginia
Team: Ryan L., Clark W., Cannon L., Ethan W.
Advisor: Kevin Gates
Portfolio value: $132,065.53

Top Elementary School Team:
Burlington Elementary School
Roanoke County Public Schools

Team: Phoenix A., Jaxson M.
Advisor: Dawn Saferight
Portfolio value: $112,243.88

Overall 2nd Place:
Thomas Dale High School
Chesterfield County Schools

Team: Clay T., Jayda B., Theodore K., Gillian S.
Advisor: Patrick Sweet
Portfolio value: $151,033.64

Top Middle School Team:
Thomas Harrison Middle School
Harrisonburg City Schools

Team: Paywan M., Connor M., Teo G.
Advisor: Leah Barker
Portfolio value: $130,313.69

2022 – 2023 INVESTWRITE® WINNERS

Fall 2022 STATE WINNER and 3rd PLACE NATIONAL WINNER:
High School Division
Summit Christian Academy, Independent School, Yorktown, VA

Team: Kate C.
Advisor: Lindsay Ralls

Fall 2022 STATE WINNER:
Middle School Division
Skyline Middle School, Harrisonburg City Schools
Team: 
Katie B.
Advisor: John Hostetter

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2023 Governor’s Challenge Winners!

🏆 The Virginia Council on Economic Education is thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2023 Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance!

In this prestigious annual competition, high school students from across the Commonwealth showcased their expertise in economics and personal finance. We witnessed remarkable knowledge and outstanding performances. Without further ado, let’s unveil the champions in each division:

Personal Finance Challenge: Congratulations to Team DMV’s Finest from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, guided by their exceptional teacher advisor, Jane Iyengar. The winning team members are Nikhil Chintalapati, Jay Rachakonda, Siddhartha Rangavajjula, and Jay Rajurkar. Your hard work and dedication have earned you the title of 2023 Virginia State Champions!

David Ricardo Economics Challenge: A round of applause for Team Populus – 2 from Populus Academy, under the guidance of their talented teacher advisor, Changxin Yang! The victorious team members are Joey Zeng, Daniel Liu, Zihan Zhu, and Edqin Zhao. Your exceptional performance has secured your place as the 2023 Virginia State Champions!

Adam Smith Economics Challenge: We applaud Team Hayek from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, led by their remarkable teacher advisor, Malhaz Jibladze! The triumphant team members are Jawand Singh, Jean Lavine du Cadet, Alexander O’Quinn, and Daniel Sprintson. Your incredible efforts have made you the 2023 Virginia State Champions!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the teachers and student competitors who participated in this exhilarating event. Your dedication, knowledge, and passion for economics and personal finance are truly commendable. Best of luck in the upcoming national championships! 🌍🏆 #GovernorsChallenge2023 #VirginiaStateChampions


PD SPOTLIGHT: ECON AT THE CAMEL BARN

April 27, 2023 (Registration Deadline: April 25, 2023 )

The Barn at Mill Creek
8218 Port Republic Rd
Port Republic, VA 24471
Get Directions

Join us in-person on the farm at The Barn at Mill Creek where we will dig into the elementary economic concepts of scarcity, specialization, and productive resources.  Together we will discover how agriculture is the foundation for these economic concepts. Enjoy a hotdog picnic with your colleagues following the workshop. We also invite you to take some time to visit the animals on the farm, including Arthur the Camel. We will be providing childcare for children Pre-K through 5th grade.


Live within your means…

Yesterday we kicked off Financial Literacy month by re-introducing VCEE to our new followers, with that, we have a quote from our President and CEO, Mr. Daniel R. Mortensen.

“Live within your means. Prudent financial decisions and smart habits are keys to financial success, regardless of your income level.  A study produced by the American Council of Life Insurers found that 25 percent of the most financially secure households in America earn $50,000 or less per year.” -Daniel R. Mortensen, President & CEO, Virginia Council on Economic Education

Source: Assessing Americans’ Financial and Retirement Security | American Council of Life Insurers, September, 2017

Learn more about VCEE: https://vcee.org/about-vcee/


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