WXYZ-TV Says 'Hats Off!' to the 'Brightest & Best' in the 29th Annual Salute to High...

WXYZ-TV Says 'Hats Off!' to the 'Brightest & Best' in the 29th Annual Salute
to High School Seniors on Saturday May 17

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 has joined
forces with Rochester College and Big Boy Restaurants International, LLC to
pay tribute to over 250 high school seniors from throughout Southeast Michigan
at a special picnic in the 29th annual celebration of the "Brightest & Best"
on Saturday, May 17th.
Since 1980, the station has honored graduating seniors from public and
private schools who have demonstrated excellence in academic, extracurricular
and community pursuits. The program has recognized over 7,000 high school
seniors in its 29-year history, making it the longest-running program of its
kind in the Detroit market.
WXYZ-TV will host the "Brightest & Best" picnic on the grounds of
Broadcast House on Saturday, May 17th in Southfield. During this event, which
recognizes the achievements of these outstanding students, promotional spots
will be taped featuring students and Channel 7 personalities. These
promotional announcements will air on the station throughout the summer
months.
The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) is a diverse and growing media
enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing,
broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and
licensing syndication.
The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks,
with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great
American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 17 markets and
the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News
Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations,
three NBC affiliates and one independent; Scripps Interactive Media, including
a leading online search and comparison shopping services, Shopzilla and
uSwitch; and United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication
company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other
features and comics.
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Marla Drutz of WXYZ-TV, +1-248-827-9300