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April 26, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.

"It's hard to understate the importance of financial literacy in today's world," said Harrisburg University President, Dr. Eric Darr. "Young adults who know how money works are far better prepared to support their families and maintain healthy spending habits. We are grateful for the chance to continue this impactful collaboration between Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and the office of the Auditor General. I want to thank each and every student who shared their thoughts with us in this competition and extend hearty congratulations to our winners. You've made Pennsylvania proud."

List of Speakers:
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr
Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone



Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties...FIRST PLACE- $2,500.Neema Mwemera- Steelton-Highspire Jr./Sr. High School (10th grade).SECOND PLACE- $1,500.Ashley Rodriguez- William Allen High School (11th grade).THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000.John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade).Caleb Masshardt- Cedar Cliff High School (12th grade).HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500.Martina Ferriolo- Louis E. Dieruff High School (11th grade).Savannah Harrell- Bishop McDevitt High School (11th grade).Ava Santanna- Bishop McDevitt HighSchool (12th grade).<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_001-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500: Ava Santanna- Bishop McDevitt HighSchool (12th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500: Ava Santanna- Bishop McDevitt HighSchool (12th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_020-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500: Savannah Harrell- Bishop McDevitt High School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500: Savannah Harrell- Bishop McDevitt High School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_022-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> HONORABLE MENTIONS- 3 winners- $500: Savannah Harrell- Bishop McDevitt High School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_025-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: Caleb Masshardt- Cedar Cliff High School (12th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: Caleb Masshardt- Cedar Cliff High School (12th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_028-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: Caleb Masshardt- Cedar Cliff High School (12th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> SECOND PLACE- $1,500: Ashley Rodriguez- William Allen High School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> SECOND PLACE- $1,500: Ashley Rodriguez- William Allen High School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_031-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> FIRST PLACE- $2,500: Neema Mwemera- Steelton-Highspire Jr./Sr. High School (10th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_032-Enhanced-NR.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> THIRD PLACE- TIE- $1,000: John Ademuwagun- Milton Hershey School (11th grade)..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy scholarship competition for students in Grades 9-12. The top finalists of this year's competition are from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lehigh counties.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25711_AudGen_LiteracyCompetition_ERD_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>