Roadway Express Awards Scholarships to Outstanding High School Students
AKRON, Ohio--May 3, 2002--Roadway Express, Inc. today recognized five high school recipients of the Company's sponsored scholarships, and five GAR scholarship winners, all of which are children of the motor carrier's employees.National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, non-profit organization, administers these annual scholarships. Winners are chosen on the basis of test scores, academic record, leadership and extracurricular accomplishments. The scholarships have a value of $5000 per year for up to four years.
The GAR Foundation was first established by the Galen Roush family in 1967 as the Roush Foundation, and it was renamed the GAR Foundation in 1981. Galen Roush and his brother Carroll founded Roadway Express in 1930. The GAR's charitable priorities are education, the arts and community well-being.
"Roadway Express is pleased to be a part of the development and success of these outstanding young men and women," stated Director of Human Resources, Bob Chess. "Through their hard work, dedication and leadership abilities, each of the students has already established an impressive list of accomplishments. We at Roadway wish them continued success."
Galen J. Roush Memorial Merit Scholarship
-- Claire Beebe, Mustang High School, Mustang, OK
J. Thomas Topping Memorial Scholarship
-- Amy Waycaster, Muscle Shoals High School, Muscle Shoals, AL
Roadway Express, Inc. Scholarships
| -- | Natalina Elliott, McGavock High School, Nashville, TN |
| -- | James Franklin, Northern High School, Dillsburg, PA |
| -- | Peyton Hunter, Gulfport High School, Gulfport, MS |
GAR Foundation Scholarships
| -- | Kelley Krizek, Boone Grove High School, Valparaiso, IN |
| -- | Cole Modlin, Home Schooled, Hurst, TX |
| -- | Rebecca Nastoff, Brookfield East High School, Brookfield, WI |
| -- | Sarah Smith, Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs, PA |
| -- | Elizabeth Wolfe, Shawnee Mission East High School, Shawnee Mission, KS |
Roadway Express, Inc. is the principal subsidiary of Roadway Corporation , a holding company dedicated to identifying opportunities to expand the transportation-related service offerings available to customers through the Roadway portfolio of strategically linked transportation companies. Roadway Express is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. An ISO 9002-certified carrier, Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 66 countries. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadway.com.