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Rockwell Collins announces 2009 National Merit Scholarship Awards
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 29, 2009) - Rockwell Collins will award scholarships to 16 high school seniors as part of the 2009 Merit Scholarship Program. The students,
all selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as Merit Finalists, receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship
to the accredited college of their choice. To be eligible, the students must have a parent who is a Rockwell Collins employee,
earn a qualifying score on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test® (PSAT) and demonstrate an outstanding academic record.
Rockwell Collins is one of 300 companies that participate in the corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify
for the 2010 award, students must take the Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) early in their junior year. For additional application information,
visit www.nationalmerit.org.
The award recipients include:
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Roshmi Bhattacharya, daughter of Dev Bhattacharya, Harker School in San Jose, Calif.
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Michael Bors, son of Jim Bors, Broadneck Senior High School in Annapolis, Md.
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Jenny Chung, daughter of Won Chung, Troy High School in Troy, Mich.
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David Collins, son of Kelly Collins, Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Christine Crow, daughter of Haunani Langenstein, Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa
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Andrea Dunn, daughter of Greg Dunn, Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa
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Heidi Landenberger, daughter of Jay Landenberger, Camp Verde High School in Camp Verde, Ariz.
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Hanxiang Liao, son of Frank Liao, Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Rajin Olson, son of Craig Olson, Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa
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Victor Pham, son of Nguyen Pham, Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas
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Amy Roggendorf, daughter of Brian Roggendorf, Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa
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Katy Shannahan, daughter of Scott Shannahan, Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Kristin Soukup, daughter of Roger Soukup, Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Sarah Stephenson, daughter of LinMarie Stephenson, home schooled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Kathryn Woods, daughter of Jeffrey Woods, Middletown High School in Myersville, Md.
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Dai Zhang, daughter of Tony Zhang, Wyoming High School in Cincinnati, Ohio
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has been a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation
electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics,
mission communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a
global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media contact:
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
319.651.3042
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
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