Hightstown High School Wins Mercer County Consumer Bowl

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A team of Hightstown High School students won the Consumer Bowl hosted by Mercer County, for the seventh year in a row.

The contest is hosted each year by the County in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. The Consumer Bowl tests high school students’ knowledge of the state’s consumer protection laws and regulations.

The spirited, quiz-show style competition was held virtually for the past two years due to the pandemic.

This year’s in person event was held at The College of New Jersey library.

Four Mercer County high schools participated this year - Ewing, Hamilton West, Hightstown and Nottingham. Hightstown High, the six-time defending champions, won the competition once again.

“I congratulate the Hightstown team on another impressive performance and commend all of the participants for making the effort to be an informed consumer,” Mercer County Executive Brian M Hughes said.

“Education is the best defense against consumer fraud, and something that will benefit you throughout your life.”

The Hightstown High team now moves on to the regional competition.

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