Four seniors from Southwind High School in Memphis, TN won the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston, Massachusetts this summer. In the regional competition, Team 901Spunk demonstrated exceptional financial knowledge, teamwork and strategic thinking, ultimately posting an impressive 21.7% return on their mock investment portfolio.

Hosted by Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South and presented by Wells Fargo and Donnell Cobbins, Jr. Futures Trust, with education sponsorship from New York Life, the JA Stock Market Challenge is a fast-paced simulation that condenses 60 days of stock trading into just 60 minutes. Students must react to market conditions, analyze financial information, and make rapid investment decisions while working together under pressure.

Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson and London Fletcher made history as the first-ever team to represent Memphis and the Mid-South at the national event. Competing against top teams from across the country, these students brought the grit and determination of the 901 to the national stage. The experience extended far beyond competition, giving students the courage to compete and the opportunity to learn from business leaders, connect with peers from across the country, and explore the opportunities their futures can hold.

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