The Second Annual Soaring Shark Tank took place on Friday, May 31, 2019. It was an opportunity for young innovators to showcase and pitch business ideas to a panel of judges comprised of entrepreneurs and investors. The event was open to all eighth grade innovators in surrounding school districts and private schools. Thank you to Manchester Academic Charter School for your attendance.

Master of Ceremonies, Jordon Rooney of Never Fear Being Different, led the event with Keynote Speaker Cory Nieves of Mr. Cory's Cookies as seen on The Ellen Degeneres show and CNBC's The Profit. Cory, along with Ms. Lisa Howard, known as "The Cookie Mom" shared incredible insight with young entrepreneurs. Thank you to all judges in attendance and for sharing integral information to propel students forward:

Lloyd Cheatom, 1 Nation Mentoring

Sharice Nance, Hand In Hand Counseling Services

Cassandra Brentley, University of Pittsburgh

Brittini Wright-Burley, Wright Childcare Solutions

Shimira Williams, C.C. Busy

Dr. Charles Ponds, P2O Consulting LLC

Jennifer McHale, Philips

Thank you to our event sponsors:

TriState Capital Bank

Grace Life Church

Nazareth College & Career Prep

Legalshield

Latsha Davis & McKenna, Attorneys at Law

Wright Childcare Solutions

Sci Tek Consultants, Inc.

McCullough Tire

Pasquilino's

Bill Merola Company

Mary Kay

Congratulations to all contestants for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to the following winners:

1st Place Prize Winner - The Auto Doctor: Aundrey Taylor

2nd Place Prize Winner - LA Hair: Layla Stubblefield and Aneste Moore

3rd Place Prize Winner - M&C's Percentages Please: Maura Wade

Winning contestants will be awarded cash prizes.

The results are in, your 2019-2020 Soarmania Elected Officials are:

Speaker of the House - Hailie DeShong-Sullivan

Vice President - Avery Dernus

President - Anna Wisdom

Congratulations to all students who ran for a Soarmania’s elected positions for the 2019-2020 school year.