A quartet of Southwind High School seniors has claimed victory in the regional Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, securing the chance to compete for the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston.
To ensure Team 901Spunk represented the Mid-South region with flair, Choose901 outfitted the four seniors with Memphis-inspired apparel and accessories.
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an accelerated simulation that packs 60 days of stock trading into a mere 60 minutes.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson and London Fletcher made history by becoming the first squad ever to carry Memphis and the Mid-South to the national stage.
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Four seniors from Southwind High School in Memphis, TN have won the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, earning the chance to represent the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston, Massachusetts this summer. During the regional contest, Team 901Spunk exhibited outstanding financial acumen, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, ultimately achieving a notable 21.7% return on their simulated investment portfolio.
Organized by Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South and sponsored 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 trading days into only 60 minutes. Participants must respond to shifting market conditions, evaluate financial data, and execute rapid investment choices while collaborating under time constraints.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson and London Fletcher etched their names in history as the debut team to take Memphis and the Mid-South to the national event. Facing off against elite teams nationwide, these students carried the determination and resilience of the 901 to the national arena. The experience went well beyond the competition itself, giving students the confidence to compete, the chance to gain insights from industry leaders, the ability to network with peers from around the country, and the opportunity to envision the possibilities their futures hold.
Angela Higgs Monie, a personal finance teacher at Southwind High School, guided the students. Her teaching and support were instrumental in readying the team for success. This accomplishment highlights not only individual ability but also the importance of career-connected learning experiences that provide students with practical financial and professional skills.
Choose901 supplied the four seniors with Memphis-branded clothing and merchandise so Team 901Spunk could represent the Mid-South region in style.
To learn more about Junior Achievement or to invest, visit www.jamemphis.org or call 901.366.7800.
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