May 30, 2023-- The RUBY (Rutgers University Business for Youth) program presents students with the information, guidance, and motivation, beneficial to achieving a successful career, and succeeding in life. A symposium, held last week, invited students from across the area to compete in various business-themed competitions.

A team of sophomores attending High School South’s Business Academy proved victorious, defeating teams from Piscataway, Jackson, and New Brunswick high schools to win the Business Presentation competition.

The team of Dan O'Donnell, Chase Ford, JP Gluck, and Robert Boemio (above) developed an in-depth presentation on the success of Roblox, providing judges the financial background of the company, product descriptions and, most importantly, personal experiences.

"My experience in the Metaverse shaped me into the astute man I am today," said O'Donnell, referring to the virtual world in which Roblox exists.

Other RUBY competitors from HSS included Grace Rhine, Bisola Fasakin, Nicole Bustamante, Jacqueline Lopez, Sara Manjarrez Santos, Siddhi Jariwala, Laci Donahue, Mary Polozzo, and Emma Italiano.