AT&T teams with Roadtrip Nation to empower at-risk Santa Ana students

AT&T Teams with Roadtrip Nation to Empower students AT-RIsk and connect them with a brighter future

Roadtrip Nation takes its inspirational program and iconic green RV to Lorin Griset Academy Tuesday to celebrate a $1.5 million contribution from AT&T, part of AT&T Aspire, their $350 million commitment to education. The contribution enables Roadtrip Nation to engage over 15K students nationally during the 2014-2015 school year.

As part of the curriculum, Roadtrip Nation sends students out on their own personal “Roadtrip” to interview local leaders who share their interests; President of AT&T California, Ken McNeely, will be among the local leaders profiled by the students at Tuesday’s assembly.

WHAT: – The Roadtrip Nation Experience – student self-reflection exercises & workshops

– $1.5 million check presentation from AT&T

– Tour of Roadtrip Nation iconic green RV motorhome

WHEN: Tuesday, February 25 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lorin Griset Academy

1915 W McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(Multi-Purpose Room)

WHO: Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California

Mike Marriner, Co-Founder of Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation Alumni

Students of Lorin Griset Academy and Cesar Chavez, both Roadtrip Nation schools

Al Mijares, Orange County Superintendent of Schools

WHY: Help students at risk of dropping out of high school connect their school work and interests to real-world opportunities

ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT:

Elizabeth Valles

O: (310) 636-1888

C: (310) 425-2075

evalles@caseysayre.com