Four seniors from Southwind High School have secured a spot in the national Junior Achievement competition after winning the regional Stock Market Challenge, earning the right to represent the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition held in Boston.
Choose901 supplied the four seniors with Memphis-themed apparel and accessories so that Team 901Spunk could represent the Mid-South region with flair.
The JA Stock Market Challenge is a high-speed simulation that compresses 60 trading days into a single 60-minute session.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher became the first group ever to take Memphis and the Mid-South to the national event.
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Four seniors from Southwind High School in Memphis, TN claimed victory in the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, securing the chance to represent the Mid-South at the JA National Future Bound Competition in Boston, Massachusetts later this summer. During the regional event, Team 901Spunk showed outstanding financial knowledge, 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 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-moving simulation that packs 60 days of stock trading into just 60 minutes. Participants must respond to shifting market conditions, evaluate financial data, and make quick investment choices while collaborating under time pressure.
Team 901Spunk members Mark Moore Jr., Cedric Tate, Marcaleb Henderson, and London Fletcher made history as the inaugural team to represent Memphis and the Mid-South at the national level. Facing top teams from all over the country, these students brought the grit and determination of the 901 to the national competition. The experience went well beyond the contest itself, providing students with the confidence to compete, the chance to learn from business leaders, the ability to connect with peers from across the nation, and the opportunity to discover what their futures may hold.
The students were mentored by Angela Higgs Monie, a personal finance teacher at Southwind High School, whose guidance and support helped prepare the team for success. This accomplishment reflects not only individual talent but also the importance of career-connected learning experiences that give students practical financial and professional skills.
Choose901 provided the four seniors with Memphis-themed clothing and accessories to help Team 901Spunk represent the Mid-South region in style.
For additional details about Junior Achievement or to invest, visit www.jamemphis.org or call 901.366.7800.
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