Last week four finance seniors (Kiera Peterson - team captain, John Debbie, Ian Kocis, and John Cassette), competed in the CFA Research Challenge within the Western New York region. The team gave a 10-minute oral presentation on National Fuel Gas (NYSE: NFG) followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. This was preceded by months of research and the submission of a written report. The Western New York region consists of nine other schools and was broken into two brackets. Ithaca placed second in our bracket (earning $100 gift certificates for each team member), falling to the eventual Region winner.
We couldn't be prouder of the work the team put in and the way they represented themselves and Ithaca College. This competition highlights the dedication, desire to learn, and keen interest in stock valuation among these students given the substantial time commitment required for this competition. The students do this all on a volunteer basis and dedicate a majority of their winter break to finalize their written and oral reports.
Please join us in congratulating the team and recognizing the great work they produced. We look forward to competing again next year with a new set of ambitious finance students.