ADVISORY/ Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Gunther Cunningham to Visit St. Mary's High School and Present School with a $5,000 Staples Gift Certificate.

Sports/Education Editors/TV Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (March 7, 2000)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:  Gunther Cunningham, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and
      students, parents and teachers of St. Mary's High School of
      Independence, MO.

WHAT: Will participate in a student motivational assembly to celebrate
      their win of the "Staples Coach of the Week" award and a $5,000
      gift certificate for school supplies from Staples.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2000.
      10:00 a.m.

WHERE:St. Mary's High School
      622 North Main Street
      Independence, MO 64050
      816-252-8733

WHY:  Coach Gunther Cunningham was named the "Staples Coach of the
      Week" for the game played against the Minnesota Vikings.

      Each week, NFL representatives honor one head coach whose team
      played an outstanding game. An independent judging organization
      randomly selects an entry sent in to Staples on behalf of an
      accredited K-12 school in that football team's area.

NOTE: Coach Gunther Cunningham, St. Mary's High School officials and
      Staples representatives will be available for interviews after
      the assembly.