RoughRiders Foundation2008 Scholarship

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2008 Contact: Cristal Rollins Frisco RoughRiders (972) 334-1906 [email protected] RoughRiders to honor local student athletes The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation to assist North Texas students. Frisco, TX - Each year, the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation honors high school seniors through their scholarship award program. Entering the sixth year of the program, the RoughRiders Foundation has donated over $25,000 in scholarship monies to local students. High school seniors who have participated in at least one athletic activity during their senior year are eligible for consideration for the 2008 scholarship awards. Each award is for $1,000 toward the student’s college education costs. Last year, the RoughRiders recognized students from Frisco ISD, Mesquite ISD, Garland ISD and Denison ISD. “The Frisco RoughRiders are honored to assist local students in their aspirations for higher education,” said RoughRiders President/General Manager Scott Sonju. “The scholarship program is a tremendous opportunity for the RoughRiders to support the community and reward local student athletes for their positive contributions on the field and in the classroom.” Students must meet all of the minimum application requirements in order to be considered. For application requirements, please visit RidersBaseball.com. To be considered, students must submit the following 1) completed application form; 2) essay; 3)at least one letter of reference and 4) a copy of their academic transcript. Submit completed applications to: The Scholarship Review Board Frisco RoughRiders Foundation 7300 RoughRiders Trail

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2008 Contact: Cristal Rollins Frisco RoughRiders (972) 334-1906 [email protected]

RoughRiders to honor local student athletes

The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation to assist North Texas students. Frisco, TX - Each year, the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation honors high school seniors through their scholarship award program. Entering the sixth year of the program, the RoughRiders Foundation has donated over $25,000 in scholarship monies to local students. High school seniors who have participated in at least one athletic activity during their senior year are eligible for consideration for the 2008 scholarship awards. Each award is for $1,000 toward the student’s college education costs. Last year, the RoughRiders recognized students from Frisco ISD, Mesquite ISD, Garland ISD and Denison ISD. “The Frisco RoughRiders are honored to assist local students in their aspirations for higher education,” said RoughRiders President/General Manager Scott Sonju. “The scholarship program is a tremendous opportunity for the RoughRiders to support the community and reward local student athletes for their positive contributions on the field and in the classroom.” Students must meet all of the minimum application requirements in order to be considered. For application requirements, please visit RidersBaseball.com. To be considered, students must submit the following 1) completed application form; 2) essay; 3)at least one letter of reference and 4) a copy of their academic transcript. Submit completed applications to: The Scholarship Review Board Frisco RoughRiders Foundation 7300 RoughRiders Trail

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Frisco, TX 75034 Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2008. About the RoughRiders The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team has finished first in all of Double-A Baseball in attendance in 2005, 2006, and 2007. To learn more about the Frisco RoughRiders’ scholarship program and other community development programs, please contact Cristal Rollins at (972) 334-1906 or [email protected]. For more information on Mandalay Baseball Properties, the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, contact Brian SanFilippo at (972) 334-1925 or via email at [email protected].