The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Oklahoma Council on Economic Education awarded Muldrow High School senior Luke Hallum as one of 11 students honored at the 14th annual Outstanding Economic Student Awards held at the Oklahoma City Branch.

“The Federal Reserve Bank and OCEE are pleased to partner and present awards to these bright economic students,” Pam Campbell, tenth district outreach director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said. “Each student is exceptional. During the awards ceremony, there was a common theme as each student was recognized for learning economic concepts now and for how they plan to apply these concepts in the future.”

Amy Lee, executive director of the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education, explained that the Outstanding Economic Student Awards shines a light on students who exhibit a passion in an economic way of thinking.

“Economic education equips students with the valuable skill set of analyzing the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services – a fundamental aspect of our daily lives,” Lee said. “It is not only about excelling in economic classes, but also about applying economic principles to other areas of interest. By celebrating economic education, we recognize and encourage students who are able to integrate economic skills into their pursuits, setting them up for success in any field they choose.”

The Outstanding Economic Student Award program recognizes exemplary students and highlights the importance of economics in Oklahoma curriculum. Students must be full-time, ninth – 12th grade, have maintained a satisfactory scholastic record, and are perceived to be an excellent citizen, both within the school and the community. The honored student, his or her parents or guests and a school representative were invited to attend the dinner and awards ceremony.