Friday afternoon,
April 22, Ndoki Lodge at
the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia was filled
with party animals—students, parents and
teachers from across South Carolina who
had gathered to honor participants and winners
of the programs sponsored by the
South Carolina Council on Economic
Education.
More than 250 people attended
the event, the largest showing ever, and
more than 150 students received awards for
their economic endeavors.
Merrill Lynch sponsors the annual event and
is an ardent supporter of economic education
in South Carolina. Said Jeff Adams,
Merrill Lynch vice president and director of
the Columbia, S.C. complex, “It is inspiring to
see what these students have accomplished
and the support given by their parents and
teachers. These kids are learning and putting into practice vital
skills to make them financially
responsible as they grow older and
become less financially dependent on their
parents. Merrill Lynch is proud to be involved
in economic education in South Carolina.”
During the banquet, SCCEE recognized top
teams in the Stock Market Simulation® and
the Hootie & the Blowfish Take Stock in
South Carolina program. Martha Dial, a
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary School
teacher, also received the Merrill Lynch
Distinguished Advisor Award.
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Awards also were given to the Merrill
Lynch Young Entrepreneurs, middle and high school students
recognized for excellence in running their own businesses.
Banquet attendees watched the Young Entrepreneurs
in action on the ETV Stock Market Program, a special video presentation. Students
selected to have their artwork showcased in
the 2005-2006 Economic Concepts Calendar also were recognized.
“ This has been a fantastic year for SCCEE. Our partnership with Merrill
Lynch has brought the stock market simulation to a
whole new level. It’s very heartening to see parents and grandparents cheering
for these
emerging economists. This is what economic development is all about,” said
Helen Meyers, SCCEE president.
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