Four seniors from Southwind High School have secured the top position in the regional Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, which means they get to compete for the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston.
Choose901 supplied the four seniors with apparel and accessories inspired by Memphis, ensuring Team 901Spunk represents the Mid-South region with flair.
The JA Stock Market Challenge is a rapid simulation that packs 60 trading days into a single 60-minute session.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher achieved a milestone as the inaugural team from Memphis and the Mid-South to reach the national event.
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A quartet of seniors attending Southwind High School in Memphis, TN claimed victory in the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, earning them the chance to speak for the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston, Massachusetts this summer. During the regional contest, Team 901Spunk showcased outstanding financial acumen, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, ultimately achieving a notable 21.7% gain on their simulated investment portfolio.
Organized by Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, presented by Wells Fargo and Donnell Cobbins, Jr. Futures Trust, with educational backing from New York Life, the JA Stock Market Challenge is a high-speed simulation that compresses 60 days of stock trading into 60 minutes. Participants must respond to shifting market dynamics, assess financial data, and make swift investment choices while collaborating under time constraints.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher created history as the first group ever to bring Memphis and the Mid-South to the national competition. Going up against elite teams nationwide, these students carried the tenacity and spirit of the 901 onto the national stage. The journey went beyond the contest itself, providing students with the confidence to compete, the chance to learn from industry professionals, connect with peers from around the country, and discover what their futures may hold.
Angela Higgs Monie, a personal finance teacher at Southwind High School, mentored the students. Her instruction and encouragement helped ready the team for their success. This accomplishment highlights not only individual capability but also the importance of career-connected learning experiences that provide students with practical financial and professional skills.
Choose901 gave the four seniors Memphis-themed clothing and merchandise to help Team 901Spunk showcase the Mid-South region with style.
To learn more about Junior Achievement or to invest, visit www.jamemphis.org or call 901.366.7800.
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