Penn Station Kicks Off the 2009-10 Season

DAYTON, Ohio August 27, 2009 – Penn Station embarks on its 11th year of recognizing student athletes and high schools in the Greater Dayton area. Penn Station launched the “Athlete of the Month” program to showcase the extraordinary student athletes, scholastic achievement, and good citizenship in Dayton. Since its inception in 1998, Penn Station East Coast Subs has awarded nearly $95,000 in award money and college scholarships. So far, 88 Dayton area students have received “Athlete of the Month” recognition and ten have been awarded $5,000 college scholarships.

Penn Station Dayton Managing Owner John Dorger said the concept of the program began in the late 1990s as a way to give back to the community that has supported Penn Station for 20 years. “When the program was launched, no one anticipated the impact it would have on so many lives. From the students, their parents and the school administrators, to the Penn Station family of employees, we’ve seen kids blossom into adults and have thoroughly enjoyed hearing about their accomplishments each year.”

In honor of each monthly winner’s achievement as the Penn Station Athlete of the Month (PSAM) each student’s picture will be displayed in all area Dayton Penn Station restaurants, they will receive personalized coupons for the entire student body. They also will be featured on the www.psdayton.com website and will be in the running towards a $5,000 college scholarship to be awarded at the end of the school year. The High School will also receive a $500 check to support the ongoing success of its programs.

Be sure to nominate a senior in your school by visiting any Dayton Penn Station restaurant or logon to www.psdayton.com, www.wdtn.com, www.hot102.9.com, or www.fly929.com.

About Penn Station East Coast Subs
Our goal for the Penn Station Athlete of the Month program is to ensure all Miami Valley schools are recognized in this program. To do so, we need you! Watch for Jack Pohl’s stories featuring the students on WDTN’s evening broadcast during the sports segment. Listen for additional coverage on Hot 102.9, FLY 92.9 and ESPN radio featuring the winners and their schools. Promote the program in your communities and encourage students and parents to nominate their peers/children for the Athlete of the Month by
using the online ballot at www.psdayton.com. If your school is not yet a PSAM school please contact us so we may add you to our list. The Penn Station Athlete of the Month program is co-sponsored by WDTN/Channel 2, HOT 102.9, ESPN Radio 1410 and Z-93.

Penn Station East Coast Subs is an upscale, quick-casual restaurant chain, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Penn Station, Inc. develops franchises and operates a rapidly expanding chain of restaurants under the trademark of Penn Station East Coast Subs. There are currently over 205 Penn Station Restaurants in 12 states including Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

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To schedule an interview with John Dorger, contact Julie M. Rose at Mahan Advertising, Inc. at 513.321.6632.