Staples team competes at state personal finance challenge

A team of students from Staples High School made their first appearance at the Connecticut Finals of CEE’s National Personal Finance Challenge and finished second.

The team, all enrolled in the school’s Financial Decision Making course, competed against more than 50 teams across the state. After advancing through an online 30-question round, they reached the state finals at Synchrony in Stamford, where they created a financial plan for a young adult managing credit card debt and student loans. They then competed in a quiz bowl to secure second place.

“This was our first time qualifying for the state finals, and earning second place is an incredible accomplishment,” said teacher Stacey Delmhorst. “Our students rose to the challenge.”

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