We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2024 InvestWrite STATE WINNERS: Jakayla S. from Heritage Academy Elementary School and Gauge G. from Southeast Bulloch Middle School! These talented students have distinguished themselves in the personal finance essay competition, demonstrating exceptional insight and understanding of financial literacy and investment strategies.

Elementary State Winner: Jakayla S.

• School: Heritage Academy Elementary School
• School District: Atlanta Public Schools
• Teacher: Heather Brown

Middle School State Winner: Gauge G.

• School: Southeast Bulloch Middle School
• School District: Bulloch County
• Teacher: Shannon Burnham

Jakayla and Gauge impressed the judges with their outstanding analytical skills and creativity. Their essays reflected on their best-performing investments in the Stock Market Game and provided thoughtful recommendations for a diversified $25,000 portfolio to save for a personal, family, or community goal in the year 2030. Both students excelled in articulating what they learned from the Stock Market Game and developing a long-term investing plan, showcasing their ability to apply financial concepts in a meaningful way.

The InvestWrite® national essay competition is an integral component of The Stock Market Game, offering students a platform to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world financial situations. This rigorous competition has seen participation from over 260,000 students and nearly 50,000 volunteer judges from the financial industry since its inception in 2004. Essays are judged anonymously by experts in the financial industry, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment based on the quality of content and depth of analysis.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Heather Brown and Ms. Shannon Burnham for their dedication and support in guiding their students towards this remarkable achievement. Your commitment to financial education has empowered these young minds to excel and inspire others.

Join us in celebrating Jakayla and Gauge’s incredible accomplishment and the bright future that lies ahead for these young financial wizards. Their success is a testament to the power of education and the limitless potential of our students.

For more information on the InvestWrite program and how you can get involved, please visit sifmafoundation.org/investwrite/.