A quartet of Southwind High School seniors emerged victorious in the regional Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, securing the chance to compete for the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition held in Boston.
Team 901Spunk received Memphis-themed attire and promotional items from Choose901, enabling them to showcase the Mid-South region with flair.
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an accelerated simulation that compresses 60 trading days into a single 60-minute session.
Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher—collectively known as Team 901Spunk—made history by becoming the first squad from Memphis and the entire Mid-South region to compete at the national level.
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Four Southwind High School seniors from Memphis, TN claimed victory in the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, thereby earning the right to represent the Mid-South at this summer’s JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston, Massachusetts. During the regional event, Team 901Spunk showcased outstanding financial acumen, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, 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 along with the Donnell Cobbins, Jr. Futures Trust, with educational backing from New York Life, the JA Stock Market Challenge is a high-speed simulation that packs 60 trading days into a mere 60 minutes. Participants are required to respond to shifting market dynamics, evaluate financial data, and execute swift investment choices while collaborating under time constraints.
Team 901Spunk—comprising Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher—etched their names in history as the inaugural representatives from Memphis and the Mid-South at the national competition. Facing off against elite teams nationwide, these students carried the resilience and drive of the 901 region onto the national platform. The experience transcended mere contest, fostering the confidence to compete while offering chances to gain insights from industry leaders, network with peers from various states, and envision the possibilities ahead.
Angela Higgs Monie, a personal finance educator at Southwind High School, mentored the students, providing guidance and motivation that readied them for triumph. Their accomplishment highlights both personal ability and the importance of career-linked educational opportunities that impart practical financial and professional competencies.
The four seniors were outfitted with Memphis-themed apparel and merchandise from Choose901, allowing Team 901Spunk to represent the Mid-South region with style.
To learn more about Junior Achievement or to make an investment, go to www.jamemphis.org or dial 901.366.7800.
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