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Simon Says, Scholars Get Help From Business

June 26, 2002

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Christina Hung of Commack (second from left) and Kristen L. Riccardi of Medford (second from right) were honored today at The Mall at The Source with a $1,500 Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship. Walt Whitman Mall Marketing Director Kathi Ruland (left) and Smith Haven Mall Marketing Director Dennis Tietjen were both on hand to present the checks to the recipients.

Christina and Kristen join a privileged few high school seniors chosen from over 3,000 students who applied nationwide.

Recipients of the scholarship were selected based on academic performance, leadership skills, participation in school and community activities and financial need. Christina excelled in her studies at Commack High School and is an Intel semi-finalist, Seemens-Westinghouse finalist and has received the Long Island Science Congress’ highest honors. She will attend Harvard University this fall and plans to double major in chemistry and biology.

Kristen is following in her sister Danielle’s, who received the Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship in 2000, footsteps. Kristen was a distinguished student at Medford High School as a National Honor Society member and leading actress in school and community theatre productions. This fall she will attend the University of Maryland to major in English.

The Community Scholarship Program was established in 1999 as part of the Simon Youth Foundation, Simon Property Group’s not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities to youth. The goal of the program is to support the financial needs of qualified students planning to pursue higher education at any accredited college, university or vocational-technical school.