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CONTACT: Michelle Gordon, 912.961.3173

Photo caption: Diana Morrison, owner of Advertising Specialties, joins with AASU leaders for a victory celebration— over $70,000 raised during the "3 Days for AASU" campaign. From left to right Clint Nessmith, Gail Rountree, Leary Bell, Thomas Z. Jones, Morrison, and Ed Wheeler.

AASU Celebrates a "Victory," over $72,000

Savannah, GA—April 5, 2004—Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) held a "Victory Celebration" on April 1 to announce the results of its "3 Days for AASU" campaign, held March 30-April 1. A group of 88 volunteers from the university and the community attained 124 corporate and business investments, totaling $72,441, with additional checks still trickling in from the community. The funds raised will support student scholarships, technology upgrades, and the university's leadership initiatives.

Campaign volunteers worked under the leadership of Chairman Brian Foster, president of First Chatham Bank, and Vice Chairman Diana Morrison, owner of Advertising Specialty Services. Awards were presented to Foster and to Morrison for community leadership. Awards were also presented to the following volunteers for attaining the most pledges:

First Place: Gail Toler HRH Insurance
Second Place: Janice Woods Wachovia Bank
Third Place Jerry Barton Sea Island Bank
Fourth Place Jane Beare Coldwell Banker Greater Savannah Realty

With a projected enrollment of 15,000 students by 2015, Armstrong Atlantic continues to have a major impact on Savannah’s workforce and intellectual capital. Currently, with over 6,600 students representing 73 countries, more than 400 full- and part-time faculty, and 250 staff members, AASU is the largest institution of higher education in the Savannah Metro area. As a major partner and catalyst in community and economic development, Armstrong Atlantic directly impacts the Savannah area with more than $110 million annually.

For more information about "3 Days for AASU," contact Gail Rountree at 912.927.5208.