Ivysport Launches Nations First Interactive Video Scholarship Competition on the Web

Groundbreaking program for college-bound high school students blends technology and education in the first-ever video and internet-based scholarship opportunity

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2005 -- Ivysport, the official online clothing retailer of the Ivy League Schools, has announced the top 20 finalists in the nations first and only scholarship competition based on video applications from high school students around the country. Between now and February 9, online supporters and the general public can view, rate, and comment on each of the 2-minute Excellence in Life" videos via Ivysports interactive scholarship portal (www.oneivy.com/excellence).

Todays students are driven to achieve high GPAs and SAT scores, but ultimately what counts most is excellence in life," said J. Eric Barnes, President and CEO of Ivysport. Ivysport is challenging high school students in this revolutionary scholarship. Not only did we introduce a new media into the world of scholarship applications, but we also made the process interactive, allowing anyone on the web to get involved and show their support for their favorite finalist video."

In an unprecedented attempt to blend emerging technology and education, Ivysport has opened the doors to tech-savvy students and their supporters in the quest for a scholarship. With the challenge of developing a 2-minute short film about their own interpretation of the Ivysport motto Excellence in Life," each of the 20 finalists films appears online. Until February 9th, visitors can rate and comment on each video, all of which is open to viewing by the general public. Topics of the finalist videos include a variety of themes, including overcoming obstacles, a love of music and dancing, excellent teachers, and simply -- laughing.

Ivysport will award a $1,000 scholarship for the winner to use at any college of his or her choice, with second and third prizes also available for students. Over 300 entries were submitted for the 2005 competition, and entries are now being accepted for the 2006 competition at www.oneivy.com/excellence.

The top 20 Excellence in Life finalists for 2005 are:

Jared Norby, Richmond, TX; Jacob Fenn, Thatcher, UT; Rosie Rion, Krumville, NY; Leonard Menchiari, Firenze, Italy; Ryan S.    Lay, Mesa, AZ; Andrew Lester, Greensboro, NC; Michael Weisbeck, Houston, TX; Jeff Zeller, Centennial, CO; Amelia Peterson, Omaha, NE; Claire Sund, La Mesa, CA; Chelsea Coburn, Houston, TX; Hillary Adams, Rockport, TX; Malynda Jackson, Cudahy, WI; Justin D. Jarrett, Columbia, PA; Bennette Sebastian, Colonial Heights, VA; Catherine R Peters, Rudolph, WI; Alana Schlang, Battle Ground, WA; Lauren Ridge, Midlothian, TX; Sean J.Akari, Touchet, WA; Alec Amram, Portland, OR; Megan Amram, Portland, OR.

About Ivysport

Ivysport is the official clothing brand and retailer for the Ivy League. Based in Orange County, California, Ivysport develops an extensive line of collegiate apparel featuring the mark of Ivy", a small embellishment conveying the tradition of excellence of the Ivy institutions. For more information on Ivysport, please visit us at www.ivysport.com.

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