Students from Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School have won the prestigious Harvard University International Stock Market Competition.
In an impressive display of financial acumen, Grade 12 students Jacob Zhong, Sean Corrigan, and Aaron Bolton captured top honours in the Harvard Student Agencies’ Wolves of Wall Street Challenge.
“This remarkable achievement underscores the commitment to excellence within Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School's School of Business, where all three students are enrolled,” said Principal Pamela Potvin, in a press release.
“This is the second time in three years that Lo-Ellen Park students have won this competition. The School of Business continues to demonstrate its ability to provide students with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities.
"We are immensely proud of Sean, Jacob, and Aaron for their outstanding achievement. Their dedication, strategic thinking, and ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios is a testament to the quality education provided by the Lo-Ellen Park School of Business under the leadership of teacher Paul Hatzis. This victory reinforces our commitment to nurturing future business leaders.”
The Lo-Ellen Park students participated in the intense 12-week investment competition against peers from Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, and the United States. Starting with a hypothetical $100,000 investment, the students strategically developed an intelligent portfolio, executed trades with precision, and ascended to the summit of the investor leaderboard using advanced metrics and simulation.
Guided by their dedicated business teacher, the students joined with their counterparts on Zoom every Saturday morning to absorb insights into investment tactics and theories from Harvard students and staff. This unique collaboration enabled students to broaden their investment skills and gain a global perspective.
The final presentation, which focused on the principles of diversification, prioritizing stability over risk, and implementing long-term growth strategies, propelled the Lo-Ellen Park team to victory. Students were awarded the grand prize of $500 US.
This triumph not only highlights the achievements of individual students but also emphasizes the School of Business's commitment to providing a world-class education that prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in global competitions and future careers.
