SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Stock Market Game™-"Capitol Hill Challenge" by bringing the Top 10 teams to Washington, D.C. in June 2013 to meet their Members of Congress, tour the nation's Capitol, and see first-hand how our fiscal policies are created.
There are many reasons to celebrate this year's Challenge. Not only is it celebrating its 10th Anniversary, but this year also marks the 4th consecutive year of growth for the program with 506 Members of Congress being paired with middle/high school teams in their legislative district or state and 15,000 students participating in the Challenge. Also, it had two teams celebrate victories for two and three years in a row!
Financial literacy is one of the keys to the future generation's success. Programs like the Capitol Hill Challenge enable our nation's youth to learn more about the basics of saving, investing, and the global capital markets, while simultaneously promoting a better understanding of our government. The Top 10 teams have truly excelled in all aspects of the program. Congratulations again on a job well done!
Read the press release: SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation Congratulate All Participants of the 10th Annual "Capitol Hill Challenge"
Highlights from the Awards Reception
The Top 10 teams at the Capitol Visitors Center with Rep. Huizenga (R-MI), SIFMA CEO, Senator Judd Gregg and SIFMA President Ken Bentsen
For their third visit in three years, second place team, Neuqua Valley High School, with their teach Kevin Geers meet and discuss their strategy with Rep. Foster (D-IL)
SIFMA CEO, Senator Judd Gregg discussing the importance of financial literacy at the Awards Reception
Rep. Stivers (R-OH) congratulates the Top 10 teams on their accomplishments and asks for trading advice!
SIFMA President Ken Bentsen talks about the growth of the program with more than 15,000 students and 506 Members of Congress participating in CHC this year.
Rep. Foster (D-IL) congratulates all the students of this year's Challenge, in particularly Neuqua Valley who has placed among the winning teams three years in a row!
Rep. Huizenga (R-MI) congratulates the students and encourages students to continue learning about the importance of investing and saving.
The Top 10 teams in front of the White House
CHC Reception on Twitter
Congratulations to the Top 10 Teams!
First Place – High Technology High School Congratulations to our first place team from High Technology High School. Arun Kalyanaraman, Rohan Kodialam, Matthew Koutsoutis and Timothy Lou produced a portfolio value of $321,175.12 and a return of over 211 percent. They were instructed by Raymond Eng and represented Representatives Christopher Smith (R) and Frank Pallone (D) during this year's Challenge.
Students from High Technology High School at the CHC Awards Reception in the Capitol Visitors Center |
Second Place – Neuqua Valley High School Congratulations to our second place team from Neuqua Valley High School. Manas Gosavi, Fahad Khan, Manish Lakkamsani, Colin Pinto and Tyler Rund produced a portfolio value of $246,823.00 and a return of over 138 percent. They were instructed by Kevin Geers and represented Representative Bill Foster (D) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Neuqua Valley High School meeting with Sen. Durbin (D-IL) in the Dirksen Ground Floor Room |
Third Place – Canyonville Christian Academy Congratulations to our third place team from Canyonville Christian Academy. Precious Abayesa, Clement Dushimimana, Julian Gakwaya, Lauren Katangulia and Soniya Sherpa produced a portfolio value of $237,009.19 and a return of over 128 percent. They were instructed by Roger Shaffer and represented Representative Peter DeFazio (D) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Canyonville Christian Academy meeting with Sen. Wyden (D-OR) at the Dirksen Senate Office Building |
Fourth Place – Lewisburg High School Congratulations to our fourth place team from Lewisburg High School, Brett Clark, Amanda Kelly, Alex Liscum, Claire Martin and Nate Martin produced a portfolio value of $198,185.00 and a return of over 89 percent. They were instructed by Michael Creeger and represented Representative Thomas Marino (R) during this year's Challenge
Students from Lewisburg High School meeting with Sen. Casey (D-PA) on the west steps of the US Capitol |
Fifth Place – North Little Rock High School-West Campus Congratulations to our fifth place team from North Little Rock High School-West Campus, Christian Bryant, Darrion Rash'ad and Alishe'ah Sockwell produced a portfolio value of $173,247.85 and a return of over 64 percent. They were instructed by Michael Huels and represented Senator John Boozman (R) during this year's Challenge.
Students from North Little Rock High Schoolmeeting with Sen. Boozman (R-AR) in the Hart Senate Office Building |
Sixth Place – Reeths-Puffer High School Congratulations to our sixth place team from Reeths-Puffer High School, Luke Bogner, Gates Green, Syndi Healy, Morgan Jones and Joshua Stinger produced a portfolio value of $170,245.11 and a return of over 61 percent. They were instructed by Rich Corbin and represented Representative Bill Huizenga (R) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Reeths-Puffer High School meeting with Rep. Huizenga (R-MI) in the Longworth House Office Building |
Seventh Place – Oak Hill High School Congratulations to our seventh place team from Oak Hill High School, Tyler Cyr, Brian Daniels and Adam Hebert produced a portfolio value of $163,424.20 and a return of over 54 percent. They were instructed by Jim Ford and represented Senator Angus King (I) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Oak Hill High School meeting with Sen. King (I-ME) in the Russell Senate Office Building |
Eighth Place – Clyde A. Erwin High School Congratulations to our eighth place team from Clyde A. Erwin High School, Marissa Imel, Angela McLean, Alitselenne Moreno, Hannah Rigsby and Sam Shipley produced a portfolio value of $161,363.78 and a return of over 52 percent. They were instructed by Mary Richards and represented Representative Virginia Foxx (R) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Clyde A. Erwin High School meeting with Sen. Hagan (D-NC) in the Dirksen Senate Office Building |
Ninth Place – North Broward Preparatory School Congratulations to our ninth place team from North Broward Preparatory School, David Bench, Nicolas Martin and Max
Shooster produced a portfolio value of $152,882.13 and a return of over 43 percent. They were instructed by Jason O'Connor and represented Representative Ted Deutch (D) during this year's Challenge.
Students from North Broward Preparatory High School after a meeting with Rep. Deutch (D-FL) in the Longworth House Office Building |
Tenth Place – Passaic Valley High School Congratulations to our tenth place team from Passaic Valley High School, Vincent Botti, Kirtan Patel, Matthew Patten, Andrew Reed and Steven Smith produced a portfolio value of $152,420.39 and a return of over 43 percent. They were instructed by Kevin Ketcho and represented Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) during this year's Challenge.
Students from Passaic Valley High School meeting with Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) in the Hart Senate Office Building |