College Partnership, Inc. Appoints Dr. Shirley Thornton as National Spokesperson.Business Editors/Education Writers LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004 College Partnership, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CGPA CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average (educational ranking/evaluation method) CGPA Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association CGPA College Partnership, Inc. ) today announced it has appointed Dr. Shirley Thornton as the Company's National Spokesperson. As National Spokesperson, Dr. Thornton will conduct interviews with the media, appear on behalf of the Company at schools, tradeshows and industry events, and issue public service announcements. Serving on the Company's Board of Advisors, Dr. Thornton will inform management of industry issues and solutions. With over 36 years in education, Dr. Thornton is currently the Senior V.P. and National Director, Schools Division of the America's School Program. She is also an adjunct Associate Professor, California State University Enrollment In 1967, Dr. Thornton was a Science/Physical Education teacher for the San Francisco Unified School District The San Francisco Unified School District is a public school district in San Francisco, California. The district was California's first public school district when it was established in 1851. . She held positions as a grade level counselor, assistant principal, and principal at the junior high and high school level. In 1984, Dr. Thornton was promoted to Area Superintendent of High School Operations and Instruction Division for the San Francisco Unified School District. Dr. Thornton holds the rank of full Colonel (0-6), United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local . She received a B.A. in Biological Sciences and M.A. in Counseling and Administrative Credentials from San Francisco State University • • [ followed by a Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction from University of San Francisco • • [ . Scholar, educator, administrator, author and school board member, Thornton is a strong advocate of equity, equality, and excellence in education for all children. By assisting school districts and individual schools, Dr. Thornton strives to provide quality education for all students. She stated, "I am proud to be associated with College Partnership, Inc. and I believe that the Company offers the highest quality college planning products in the market today." College Partnership is a full-service college planning company. The Company's suite of products and services integrates career planning, college major/field of study selection, college selection, college entrance testing and extensive automated searches for merit awards. Over 100,000 students have enrolled in the Company's program. College Partnership's target market expands each year and currently includes the more than 8 million students in grades 9-12 expected to graduate high school. College Partnership's revenues grew from $195,000 in FY 1998 to $17.6 million in FY 2003. The Company serves only 1% of an emerging market and is a leader in the field. This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results, specifically in the areas of future sales growth and profitability. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, the effect of government regulation, competition and other material risks. |
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