Events: US Students compete on knowledge of EU economy

STUDENTS FROM RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL (NJ) RISE TO THE EURO CHALLENGE
High School Teams Get Dollars for Euro Knowledge

Following the final rounds at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, four teams emerged as the winners of this year's Euro Challenge competition. Students from Rumson-Fair Haven High School in Rumson, NJ (1st place), Montclair High School in Montclair, NJ (2nd place), Mt. Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, NJ (3rd place), and East Hampton High School in East Hampton, CT (4th place), beat the top teams from 12 other high schools on this last day of intense competition.

The winning teams receive nearly $20,000 in cash awards and the top two teams also get a trip to Washington, DC. Prizes are generously provided by the Moody's Foundation.

European Union Ambassador John Bruton was among the spectators marvelling at the skills and knowledge showcased in today's competition.

"I congratulate the winning team from Rumson-Fair Haven High School for their outstanding performance in this year's Euro Challenge competition," said Ambassador Bruton. "I was very impressed by their knowledge and their display of enthusiasm and team spirit in the finals.

"We had a record number of teams participating in this year's Euro Challenge and they all showed a remarkable level of knowledge of the European Union and the Euro.

"The Euro Challenge is a tremendous event. The young people who compete learn a great deal about the euro and the EU and get an appreciation for why the relationship between Europe and America is the strongest in the world. I welcome the fact that more schools are taking advantage of this unique opportunity."