Congratulations to the 2010 New Hampshire Economics Challenge Winners!
Exeter High Wins NH Economics Challenge
Exeter High School Wins the 2010 New Hampshire Economics Challenge
In the end, the New Hampshire state championship was won by the “Lehman Brothers” team from Exeter High School consisting of students Erin Benotti, Daniel Lameyer, Alex Jones, and Derek Mraz.
The runners-up for the state championship were from the “Monetarists” team representing Kimball Union Academy. These students are Harry Lee, Hui jun (Helen) Zhang, Ju Hyeon Kim, and Sung Huon (Luke) Han.
The “Deregulators” team from Exeter High also delivered a noteworthy supporting performance. Team members were Emily Bergan, Evan Greene, and Ryan McGovern.
Exeter High teacher Rob Newman was very proud of his students’ excellent performance and was glad to know they will now have the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition in representing their state. Ken Relihan from the New Hampshire Department of Education came and offered sincere congratulations to all the students who came to compete in the New Hampshire Economics Challenge.
The Exeter High state champions represented New Hampshire as they went on to compete in the National Semifinals on April 26.
SNHU Professor David Fehr facilitated on-site arrangements for Southern New Hampshire University to host the day-long event. The Massachusetts Council on Economic Education received a grant from the Council for Economic Education to fund the competition, and MCEE President Margaret Brooks provided key leadership and planning for the competition. Scott Guild, Director of Economic Education, and Albert Barnor, Economic Education Specialist, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston offered additional leadership and expertise in running the event. Professor Moonsu Han from North Shore Community College in Massachusetts supervised the grading, assisted by educator Dick Brunelle from Boston and a host of dedicated college student volunteers. With so many people working side by side to make the day a success, the state Economics Challenge provided a winning experience to all the New Hampshire students who participated.
