Cumberland Valley High School students emerged victorious in the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship, outpacing five other teams in a competition focused on real-life marketplace issues. The event was hosted by the Office of Attorney General.
LifeSmarts is a consumer education competition for teens in grades 6-8 (Junior Varsity) and 9-12 (Varsity), covering topics such as personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology and workforce development, and consumer rights and responsibilities. It is organized by the National Consumers League.
Students from across Pennsylvania first competed online to qualify for the state finals held at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Cumberland Valley High School, as the Varsity Champion, will now advance to the 2025 National LifeSmarts Championship in Chicago from April 24 to 27. They will compete for the Florence Kelley Cup, scholarships, and prizes.
“These talented students have gained valuable consumer knowledge and skills that will serve them well in the real world,” said Attorney General Dave Sunday. “We are proud to have Cumberland Valley represent us in the National LifeSmarts Championship.”
Other schools participating in the state finals included North East High School, Upper Dublin High School, and Dallas High School.
“LifeSmarts participants win by learning to avoid common consumer pitfalls and scams, navigate the government, prepare for their financial futures, and so much more,” said Cheryl Varnadoe, Associate Program Director of the National LifeSmarts Program.
LifeSmarts is operated by state coordinators on a volunteer basis. More information can be found at https://LifeSmarts.org or via email at lifesmarts@nclnet.org.
The National Consumers League was founded in 1899 as America’s pioneer consumer organization with a mission to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers both domestically and internationally. Further details are available at www.nclnet.org.