2012 Iowa Financial Literacy Program Video Clip Challenge

A team of students from Interstate 35 High School in Truro, Iowa, is the winner of the 2012 Iowa Financial Literacy Program (IFLiP) Video CLiP Challenge. The winning team, comprised of students Wyatt Oliver, Nick Petersen, Forrest Beeler and Hunter Wearmouth, was mentored by their business teacher, Kristine Zuercher. Their winning video, titled "Saving Money", demonstrates the consequences of poor financial decisions and the importance of being financially literate. As a result of their winning entry, Interstate 35 High School will be awarded a $1,000 technology grant, courtesy of Iowa Bankers Association, and the students will receive $250 for their team to share, courtesy of EverFi.

Iowa College Aid, Iowa Bankers Association and EverFi conducted the contest as part of Financial Literacy Awareness Month to promote financial education among young people. Iowa high school students were challenged with creating short videos to educate their peers about financial literacy concepts. The winning video was selected by a team of judges representing all three of the challenge sponsors. With many deserving entries from high schools across the state, the judges had a difficult selection process. We congratulate the students from Interstate 35 High School for their hard work and effort to help increase the financial literacy of their peers!