NEWS RELEASE

Subject: The Blacksburg High School Marketing Department Honors Area Businesses

The Blacksburg High School Marketing Department is hosting its Annual Employer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 12:00 noon. The luncheon will be held at The Outback Steakhouse in Christiansburg. Students enrolled in the Marketing COOP Program invite employers to lunch to express their gratitude for the employment opportunities made possible by businesses in the area. The business community is an integral part of the school’s program and tremendous support is gained from them throughout the year. The businesses being recognized are dedicated to educating and training students to prepare them for careers in the future. The following businesses will be attending the luncheon:

A Cleaner World

Burger King

C & P Pet Store

Camp Alta Mons

Capone’s Fine Jewelry

Dietrich Dining Hall

Domino’s

Famous Anthony’s

Kroger

Lube Time

Macado’s

Mad Dog

Outreach Program Services

Owen’s Dining Hall

Scott and Stringfellow

SoleMate

Starbucks

Sturbridge Square Apartments

The Campus Emporium

The Institute of Policy Outreach at Virginia Tech

Total Lawn Care

Town of Blacksburg

Wendy’s