Third Ward Alderman Dorothy Tillman, Tobacco Road Incorporated, WGCI/FM
and V-103 radio have joined forces to present a very challenging scholarship
competition for area high school students. The first annual "Minds meet
2000 Scholarship Competition" is being coordinated by two
of Alderman Tillman's daughters, Ebony and Jimalita. Ebony is a graduate
of Central State University and UIC, Jimalita, is currently a senior at
DePaul University. "I am very proud of how hard they have worked to make
this a success and have contacted every public high school in the city
about the scholarship competition," says Alderman Tillman. Ebony Tillman
says there is something for everyone in the event. "It'll be a lot of fun
for the entire family, but most importantly, the winners will also get
a college scholarship." The competition takes place May 28, 2000 at UIC
Pavilion, 525 South Racine, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
20 college bound students will team up with members of the Chicago
Bears, Public Announcement, Air Personalities from WGCI AM/FM and V-103
WVAZ for the competition which will include both academic and physical
challenges. "As a mother who raised five children and sent them to college,
I know how helpful it can be for a child to receive a $5,000.00 scholarship,
a gift pack and a computer. Hats off to all the participants. The proceeds
from the event will also benefit Tobacco Road Incorporated, currently building
a 1,000 seat theater, a music school, banquet facility, a resource center
and many more - now under construction at 47th & King Drive,"
says Alderman Tillman.
Jimalita, who knows first hand the immediate needs of a college student
said, "In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, each participant will receive
computers and college gift packs for taking part in the competition." Competing
high schools include: Lindbloom, Marshall, Tilden, Phillips, Kenwood,
Westinghouse, Whitney, Near North and Chicago Agricultural Science.
Other supporters if the "Minds Meet 2000 Scholarship Competition"
include: Arts Enterprises, Eastlake Management, Two in One Construction,
Peoples Energy, ShowNow.Com, Shell Oil, Pepsi Cola and State Farm Insurance.
Tickets are on sale for $10.00 at all Ticket Master locations, UCI Pavilion
and Alderman Dorothy Tillman's office at 4645 South King Drive.
Minds Meet 2000 Scholarship Competition - Overview of
fun, Physical Challenges
Obstacle Course - The race is on! Two participants
at a time head for the starting line. In front of them stands an enormous
inflatable barrier of vinyl. The race is around walls, ramps, through tubes,
around inflated pillars and through hurdles to see who can cross the finish
line first.
Rock Wall - Players receive harness, spotters
and the adventure of climbing 3 feet high on an inflatable wall of rock.
See who can climb the highest and faster!
Celebrity Bounce Boxing - as seen on Baywatch/MTV
Beach House, this Boxing ring is the safest you'll see anywhere! Comes
complete with inflatable ring and oversize boxing gloves.
Celebrity Sumo Wrestling - Next stop Japan! Step into an inflatable
sumo suit, and the two 400lb competitors push and pull each other to bring
their opponents on the floor or out of the ring. As seen on Nick TV.
Special Note: Students will not participate
in the Celebrity Bounce Boxing or Celebrity Sumo Wrestling.
Minds Meet 2000 - Scholarship Competition
COME JOIN ...
Alderman Dorothy Tillman
Tobacco Road, Inc.
WGCI and V-103
Public Announcement
Members from the Chicago Bears
as they host...
20 high school seniors compete in a meeting of the minds
(Academic Bowl) as well as a fun physical challenge.
Sunday, May 28, 2000
UIC Pavillion
525 South Racine Avenue
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DONATION: $10
tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations
All students, friends and family are encouraged to come out and participate
in this fun-filled family event.
For more information, please call (773) 373-1900