Nebraska 8th-graders selected for 'Breakfast for Champions'
Released on 05/07/2007, at 12:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Friday, May. 11, 2007
WHERE: Bob Devaney Sports Center
More than 300 eighth-grade student leaders from across Nebraska have been invited to the ninth annual Breakfast for Champions May 11 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bob Devaney Sports Center. Sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association and Nelnet, the event honors eighth-graders for their academic, leadership and civic activities. The event also features Olympians with Nebraska ties and past and present Husker athletes.
Each eighth-grade student leader, nominated by his or her school's administrators, will receive a Gold Medal of Achievement and a certificate at the breakfast.
Nebraska Alumni Association programs are developed in support of UNL and funded by member dues and corporate partnerships. The Nebraska Alumni Association (www.huskeralum.com) is an independent organization that receives no state or tuition dollars.
The link below is to a list of participants for the 2007 Breakfast for Champions, their parents and schools (if different from hometown) are:
CONTACT: Jenny Green, Nebraska Alumni Association (402) 472-4220