Kwan Rewards
Chevrolet teams with former Olympian to provide scholarships to college bound
women

Courtesy of US Figure Skating Association // July 22, 2003




Visit U.S. Figure Skating Assn.
LOS ANGELES- Chevrolet Motor Division has once again teamed with figure skating
champion Michelle Kwan to award 10 young women $5,000 scholarships through the
Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship program. REWARDS recognizes and
assists outstanding college-bound female athletes across the United States.

REWARDS (Recognizing Excellence of Women in Academics & Rewarding Dynamic
Student-athletes) provides each selected student $2,000 for the first year of
college, and $1,000 each for the next three years, as long as the recipient
meets renewal criteria.

The program created by Chevrolet and Michelle Kwan and in its third year, has
awarded $150,000 to college-bound students. Ten young women are selected each
year, based on outstanding performance in academics, athletics, leadership,
participation in school/community activities, financial need and personal essay.
More than 5,500 graduating seniors applied this year.

The scholarship recipients were honored in Los Angeles and met Kwan for the
first time at a dinner party in their honor. Disneyland hosted the 10 women,
along with Kwan at Disney's California Adventure, in Anaheim, California. "These
young women represent high-level achievers in education, athletics and community
service," said Mary O'Connor, Chevrolet sales promotion manager. "We are proud
to work with Michelle Kwan on this terrific scholarship program and we
congratulate these great young women." "It has been my privilege to work with
Chevrolet on such a meaningful program," said Kwan. "Looking at the achievements
of these ten student/athletes is a humbling experience. They have already
accomplished so much at such a young age. I know that the best is yet to come
for each of them."

This year's winners of the Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship:

Name, Hometown, College/University, Major, Sports
Brenna Blevins, Pulaski, VA, College of William and Mary, Undecided; Basketball,
Track and Field, Volleyball
Erika Bonnevie, Pittsfield, MA, Wesleyan University, History Education; Rowing,
Swimming
Lauren Bricker, Greensburg, PA, Duquesne University, Nursing; Basketball,
Cross-Country, Track and Field
Xi Chen Athens, GA University of Chicago Economics Swimming, Volleyball
Judith Claessens, Lake Mary, FL,University of North Florida, Pre-veterinary
Cross-Country, Soccer, Tennis
Jenna Fussell,Vacaville, CA, Colorado College, Biochemistry; Sailing, Soccer,
Volleyball
Maggie LaManque Verona, NY, Clarkson University, Engineering; Basketball, Golf,
Tennis
Rebecca Pettit, Cedar Rapids, IA, Creighton University, Doctorate of Pharmacy,
Golf
Kasee Spangler Greentown, IN Marian College Elementary Education Softball,
Volleyball
Jessica Thompson, St. Paul, MN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Astronomy; Cross-Country, Skiing, Track and Field

Chevrolet's relationship with Michelle Kwan is part of the Chevy R.O.C.K.
(Reaching Out to Communities and Kids) program and compliments its ongoing
partnership with the United States Figure Skating Association. Kwan is the most
decorated figure skater in U.S. history, with seven National Championships, Five
World Championships and two Olympic Medals.

For more than 30 years, Chevrolet has supported education by contributing to
colleges, universities and high schools through the Chevrolet Player of the Game
program. In addition, Chevrolet supports programs such as the Excellence in
Education award, which recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding
African-American and Hispanic students throughout the United States. Chevrolet
also produces college guides for African-American and Hispanic high school
students annually. The guides, created in conjunction with Ebony and Hispanic
Magazine, provide information on scholarships, college preparation and programs
focusing on African-American and Hispanic heritage.

Chevrolet and its dealers donate more than $20 million annually through programs
such as Chevy R.O.C.K. For more information on the Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan
REWARDS scholarship program, please go to www.chevy.com/rewards.


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