Friday, January 8, 2010

Seven schools in JA 'Titans of Industry Challenge'

Students pose with briefcases after the Titans of Industry business management challengeSeven San Diego Unified high schools took part in the Junior Achievement Titans of Industry Challenge on Dec. 11.

Patrick Henry, Clairemont, Scripps Ranch, San Diego High LEADS and MVPA, Hoover and the MET competed against each other as their virtual corporations were judged on economics and business management decisions.

This year’s top winning team was from Alan Walters’ class, DKL Enterprises from Clairemont High. Patrick Henry and the MET placed 3rd and 4th in the county competition. Top placing teams received laptop computers and saving bonds.

Congratulations to all participating schools. For more information, please contact Dean Darley, program specialist, at (858) 503-1752 or ddarley@sandi.net .

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