LOWELL, Mass.--The Massachusetts School Bank Association (MSBA) held its 2015 Spring Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. High school students from across the state came together to compete in one of three areas: Banking Bowl, Marketing Competition, or Product Development. This year’s theme was “Money, Safety, Banking and You.” Students demonstrated their financial literacy by preparing and participating in one of the three events.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s Financial Education Team coached 30 students from Dracut High School and Lowell High School, from its Introduction to Financial Services classes and Marketing classes in preparation for this event. There were 300 students from 23 schools competing. Local students fared well in their competitions, with Dracut High School placing second in the Marketing Competition.
“At Jeanne D’Arc, we are committed to delivering financial education in our community schools,” said Mark S. Cochran, president/CEO of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “As part of the area high school curriculum, our dedicated team of Financial Education managers prepares young adults for the real world and teaches them the importance of making smart financial choices. I commend the students and educators for their excellent performance.”
In addition to Dracut High School’s 2nd place win, Phyllis Njoroge, of Dracut High School, was awarded a $500.00 college scholarship. Ms. Njoroge responded to the following question, “Explain your most important lessons you have learned from your school’s banking program and how you will utilize this knowledge in the future.”
At right, Dracut High School students Miranda Anzalone, Brittany Rose, and Nicky Chapman hold their 2nd place award from the Marketing Competition