Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition
Enola, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Mike Wilson recently announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.
The top three winners were selected by a panel of judges from 114 entrants who submitted poems or essays on the theme, “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” The winners are:
- First Place ($1,500 prize): Kaitlyn Harrington, 12th grade, Hatboro-Horsham High School, Montgomery County
- Second Place ($1,000 prize): Hope Chapman, 10th grade, Biglerville High School, Adams County
- Third Place ($750 prize): Carlie Corson, 11th grade, Biglerville High School, Adams County
“Financial literacy is a crucial life skill for people of all ages—especially our younger generations—but one that too few are learning,” said Members 1st Chief Experience Officer Mike Wilson. “Competitions like this help teach youth how to chart a course for their future and live well financially. On behalf of Members 1st, congratulations to the winners and thank you to the Department of the Auditor General and Harrisburg University for hosting this vital initiative and inviting Members 1st to help support it.”