High School Students Rise to the Euro Challenge

High school students gathered in New York City at the Federal Reserve Bank this week to participate in the final rounds of the Euro Challenge – a competition where student teams are tested on their knowledge of the European economy and the euro.

A record 47 teams from seven U.S. states (Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania) participated in this year's competition. Teams competed for a chance to win nearly $20,000 in cash awards and trips to Washington, DC.

"The Euro Challenge is a tremendous event," said Ambassador John Bruton, Head of the European Commission's Delegation to the United States. "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."

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