Congratulations Dragons: MW wins Governor’s Challenge in Economics & Personal Finance

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MW MuralThe Virginia Governor’s Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their economic literacy while competing with other students across the state. Teams of three to four students in two divisions complete online exams that may qualify them for exciting championship competition.

Due to school closings, the in-person state championship event was canceled.  Winners were determined using the online competition scores only.   

VIRGINIA STATE WINNER IN THE DAVID RICARDO DIVISION

Maggie Walker Governor’s School, Richmond City, Teacher: Allison Anthony

Students:  Ronit Jain, Michael Kish, Abhay Duggirala, Sam Lichtman

DOE Region #1 Winner    

Maggie Walker Governor’s School, Richmond City, Teacher: Allison Anthony

Students:  Ronit Jain, Michael Kish, Abhay Duggirala, Sam Lichtman

 

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