Tyler Legacy proudly joined one of the nation’s largest financial literacy competitions—the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge—as part of Future Bound by JA, an event designed to inspire students and connect them with limitless opportunities. Future Bound brings together students, educators, and industry leaders to explore hands-on learning experiences, unlock career pathways, and build essential skills for success in an evolving world of work.
The JA Stock Market Challenge is far more than a trading game. It’s a fast-paced, real-time investment simulation where teams apply critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability while reacting to breaking news, analyzing market trends, and making rapid-fire trading decisions. Success requires financial literacy, strategic planning, and risk management—all under pressure.
Tyler Legacy students rose to the occasion, earning three of the top five spots, including 1st and 3rd place, and securing 11 positions in the top 30 out of 174 local area teams from schools across our region. This incredible achievement reflects their dedication, teamwork, and ability to thrive in a competitive environment.
There’s even more excitement ahead—our top team may earn a coveted spot in the National JA Stock Market Challenge this summer at Future Bound in Boston. Congratulations to all participants for proving that Tyler Legacy is truly Future Bound!
Tyler Legacy teams in top 30:
1st- Hornets
Ian Boyne
Knox Tefteller
Joe Townend
Marcos Vargas
3rd- Knights
Louise McCain
Reese Ferris
Winnie Harbold
Boston Rossall
4th- Diamondbacks
Matt Scheusner
Kate Priest
Abby Trahan
Bella McNeil
8th- Cubs
9th- Coyotes
Annan Coker
Brady Kniffen
Matthias Sialo'i
Taylor Isaac
10th- Broncos
Makennah Benkowski
Claire Cuvelier
Abbie McQuilliams
Aniston Joy
12th- Marlins
Ethan Brown
Gavin Soliz
Gage Parker
Dallas Walker
22nd- Seahawks
Ibrahim Ashraf
Martina Moreno
Alex Zheng
Emily Heller
26th- Panthers
Jacob Aguilar
JT Beaulieu
Adien Torres
Jack Clark
28th-Reds
Phat Mach
Seavcching Tang
29th- Mariners
Lou Lou Wedell
Callie Parker
Megan Wilhite
Claire Gibson