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April 25, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

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

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.

"Financial literacy is more essential than ever," said Harrisburg University Interim President, David Schankweiler. "When young people understand how to manage money, they're better equipped to build strong futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. We're proud to partner once again with Members 1st Federal Credit Union and the Auditor General's office in this meaningful initiative. I also want to commend all the students who participated in the competition - you've inspired us, and you've made Pennsylvania proud."

Speakers Include:
David Schankweiler, Interim President, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General
Sara Firestone, Vice President of Community and Public Relations, Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Honorable mention Alyssa Garber
Honorable mention Michael Goff
Third place winner Alexis Powell
Second place winner Rory Gannon
First place winner Adaleidy Rojas



Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Honorable mention Alyssa Garber reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Honorable mention Michael Goff reads his entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Honorable mention Michael Goff reads his entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Third place winner Alexis Powell reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Third place winner Alexis Powell reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Second-place winner Rory Gannon reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Second-place winner Rory Gannon reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> First place winner Adaleidy Rojas reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> First place winner Adaleidy Rojas reads her entry for the financial literacy competition...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Honorable mention Alyssa Garber ..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Honorable mention Michael Goff..Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Third place winner Alexis Powell...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Second-place winner Rory Gannon...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> First place winner Adaleidy Rojas...Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County....Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone announce the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12.. .The top six finalists of this years competition are from Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Philadelphia County, and Chester County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27515_AudGen_FinancialLiteracy_EmilyDamiano_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>