Atlanta Braves Launch All-Star Student Achievers Program Presented by Chick-fil-A

The Atlanta Braves and Chick-fil-A have once again teamed up to reward students for academic excellence with the All-Star Student Achievers Program. Students in grades K-12 who achieve Straight A's, Honor Roll, or Perfect Attendance, will receive two complimentary tickets to a 2009 Braves regular season home game and a Chick-fil-A coupon.

New in 2009, students in Georgia's neighboring states will also have the opportunity to earn free Braves tickets in exchange for their good grades and attendance. Students in grades K-12 who live in Greenville, South Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama; and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and those cities' surrounding communities are now eligible to take part in the All-Star Student Achievers Program. For a full list of participating cities in these states and for further information on the program, go to www.braves.com/allstar.

Students can become All-Star Student Achievers if they met one of the following criteria for the 2008 Fall Semester:
• Straight A's (including A-)
• Honor Roll
• Perfect Attendance

Every student participating in the program will be entered into a random drawing for the opportunity to be one of four students selected to attend a Braves batting practice and participate in a special pre-game presentation. Additionally, the metro Atlanta school with the most participation in the All-Star Student Achievers program will receive a special visit from Chick-fil-A and an Atlanta Braves player.

All-Star Student Achiever ticket forms will be distributed by schools to qualifying students. Completed ticket forms, signed by the school principal, must be returned to the Braves ticket office at: P.O. Box 4064, Atlanta, GA 30302 by June 30, 2009.

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Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship, Presented by Publix Super Markets, Available Now to Graduating Seniors

For the tenth consecutive year the Atlanta Braves and Publix Super Markets have partnered to offer high school scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia. Six $2000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community involvement as well as solid academic performance throughout their high school careers.

Applications are available at braves.com/community and at public and private high schools throughout Georgia. Students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 should submit an application along with:

• One letter of recommendation
• A letter of acceptance from a college or university for the fall 2009 semester
• An essay describing how the applicant has made an impact in their community
• Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.

Scholarship recipients will be honored during an on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 2, 2009 vs. the Houston Astros. Each winner will be presented with a check for $2000 by an Atlanta Braves player and a representative from Publix Super Markets. All applicants will receive a Braves promotional item.

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Atlanta Braves Foundation Announces Black History Month Essay Contest

In partnership with Atlanta Public Schools, the Atlanta Braves will host an essay contest for eighth grade students to commemorate Black History Month. The contest, which launches the week of February 2, will encourage students to research and explore the history of notable African-Americans and further develop their writing skills.

Students can utilize books, articles, and websites about notable African-Americans to assist them in completing a 250-word or less essay on the topic, "What African American do you find to be most inspiring and why?" Students can also visit www.braves.com/aaheritage to learn about the vast contributions of African American players throughout the Braves history. All eighth grade students in Atlanta Public Schools will receive detailed contest information and instructions from their teachers during the first week of February.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation will select five winners and one grand prize recipient. The grand prize winner will receive a visit by the Braves to his/her school, and all six winners will have the opportunity to meet a Braves player, receive two tickets to the Braves vs. Marlins game on April 15 and be recognized during an on-field presentation held in conjunction with the Braves Jackie Robinson Day festivities.

In addition to receiving two complimentary tickets to a Braves game, all students who participate in the contest can bring a copy of his/her essay to the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame at Turner Field and receive free admission and a Turner Field tour during the month of February. In an effort to encourage youth to learn about the many achievements of African Americans in baseball, children 13 and under who read a book about the Negro Leagues, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, or any African American contributors to the sport, will receive complimentary admission to the Braves Museum and a free tour of Turner Field. Students can bring in the book they read or a note with the name and author of the book from their teacher or librarian on school letterhead, Monday-Saturday during Black History Month. Braves Museum promotions apply walk-up tours only.

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