Woodville-Tompkins Strikes Gold Again in the Stock Market Game with Angel Perry

Angel Perry, an 11th-grade student from Woodville-Tompkins High School in Savannah, has clinched the top spot in this spring’s Georgia Stock Market Game. Under the seasoned guidance of her teacher, John Cook, Angel transformed her initial $100,000 into an impressive $180,740 by the end of the 10-week season.

In a semester marked by significant market volatility, Angel’s strategy was predominantly focused on short-selling. She capitalized on downward market trends where negative earnings reports and other adverse news led to frequent stock price declines. “Over the last few weeks, earnings reports that missed estimates or other negative news was making stock prices fall—more than good news was making them rise. I was lucky to have open short positions during the recent market downturn,” Angel explained. Her strategic decision to short-sell Regencell (RGC) paid off, predicting a rapid price drop following a short-squeeze-induced peak, showcasing her keen market acumen.

“Even minimal gains were hard-earned this season, which makes Angel’s achievement of an $80k profit truly outstanding,” stated Melissa Hegarty, Georgia Stock Market Game Coordinator. This victory is particularly notable given the challenging market conditions this semester. 

John Cook, who teaches business and accounting at Woodville-Tompkins, has cultivated a program that consistently produces top performers in the Stock Market Game. Under his tutelage, his students have claimed the state title for the fifth consecutive season, demonstrating a strong grasp of market dynamics and financial strategies across various economic conditions.

Angel will be celebrated at the upcoming Stock Market Game Awards Luncheon on May 8th at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. We look forward to seeing how this promising young investor continues to develop her skills in the future!