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RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL WINS ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY CONSUMER BOWL
Above: 2024 Bergen County Consumer Bowl Champions Rutherford High School.
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Friday, January 26th, the Bergen County Department of Public Safety’s Office of Consumer Protection hosted the annual Bergen County High School Consumer Bowl. The High School Consumer Bowl was established in 1997 as an educational competition for high school students across the state. The competition which operates in a quiz bowl format, tests students’ knowledge of the state’s consumer protection laws and regulations. Winners at the County level advance to the state regional tournament, which takes place in spring.
County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners congratulation this the 2024 Bergen County High School Consumer Bowl Champions, Rutherford High School. Rutherford High School’s team was headed by team captain Kia Parikh, along with team members Wesley Schlimer, Ian Ensuncho, Ian Oliveira, and Sarah Iorio. Rutherford’s team was advised by Rutherford High School teachers Judy Leonard and Cherryl Bott, as well as Rutherford High School Principal Frank Morano.
The County thanks to the seven high schools who participated in this year’s tournament and wishes Rutherford High School the best of luck in the state competition.
Consumer protection is integral to the County of Bergen’s mission to serve our residents. Last year, the Bergen Fights Back Consumer Protection Campaign helped to return over $728,590 in restitution to Bergen-Passaic County consumers.
Photos:
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III greets students from Lyndhurst High School at Bergen County’s annual 2024 High School Consumer Bowl, hosted by the Bergen County Office of Consumer Protection.
Ridgefield Park High School participating in the 2024 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, hosted at One Bergen County Plaza.
Midland Park High School at the 2024 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, hosted at One Bergen County Plaza.
The Leonia High School team at the 2024 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, hosted at One Bergen County Plaza.
The Bergenfield High School team at the 2024 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, hosted in the Commissioner’s Public Meeting Room at One Bergen County Plaza.
The Lyndhurst High School team at Bergen County’s annual New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl.
The Fort Lee High School team at the 2024 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, hosted at One Bergen County Plaza by the Bergen County Office of Consumer Protection.
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