We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2024 InvestWrite State Winners: Denis C. from Level Creek Elementary and Monique K. from Southwest DeKalb High School! These exceptional students stood out in the personal finance essay competition, showcasing remarkable insight and understanding of financial strategies and investment principles.

Elementary State Winner: Denis C.

• School: Level Creek Elementary School
• School District: Gwinnett County
• Teacher: JoEllyn Robinson

High School State Winner: Monique K. 

• School: Southwest DeKalb High School
• School District: DeKalb County
• Teacher: LaQuinta Plunkett

Denis and Monique impressed the judges with their sharp analytical skills and creative approaches. Their essays reflected on their participation in the Stock Market Game, offering strategic advice on portfolio diversification for enhanced long-term financial health. Both demonstrated excellence in applying lessons from the Stock Market Game to craft comprehensive investment strategies, highlighting their adeptness at financial decision-making.

The InvestWrite® competition is a key part of The Stock Market Game experience, giving students a platform to extend their classroom learning to real-world financial scenarios. This challenging contest has attracted over 260,000 students and nearly 50,000 financial industry volunteers since its inception in 2004. Essays are judged anonymously by experts in the financial industry, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment based on the quality of content and depth of analysis.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. JoEllyn Robinson and Ms. LaQuinta Plunkett for their dedication and mentorship, fostering these students’ achievements. Your commitment to financial education has not only led to these remarkable successes but also equipped these young minds for future challenges.

Join us in celebrating Denis and Monique’s outstanding achievements and their promising futures in finance. Their success is a testament to the power of educational opportunities and the potential within our students.

For more information on the InvestWrite program and how you can get involved, please visit sifmafoundation.org/investwrite/.