County Commissioners recognize Red Bank Charter School Students for National Competition Achievement

For Immediate Release:
August 18, 2026

County Commissioners recognize
Red Bank Charter School Students for
National Competition Achievement

FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized four students from Red Bank Charter School for earning second place in the 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge, a national competition that introduces young people to investing, capital markets and long-term financial decision-making through hands-on learning.

"Congratulations to Riley Regina, Sofia Morales-Santamaria, David Tiro and Jack Young on this outstanding accomplishment," said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. "Their success in the Capitol Hill Challenge demonstrates not only their academic abilities, but also their critical thinking, teamwork and perseverance. We are proud to recognize these students and celebrate their achievement on the national stage."

"As part of the competition, the students had the opportunity to learn about investing, capital markets, and financial decision-making while managing a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and cash," said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools. "These impressive seventh graders competed alongside 7,300 middle and high school students from across the country. Their success is a great example of what students can accomplish when they have the opportunity to put what they learn into practice."

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FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized four students from Red Bank Charter School for earning second place in the 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge, a national competition that introduces young people to investing, capital markets and long-term financial decision-making through hands-on learning. Photo by Monmouth County Government.