MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 24, 2010 -- Christopher & Banks (NYSE:CBK) proudly announces the 2010-2011 Teacher Scholarship recipients. Forty outstanding individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to education will be awarded the scholarships. In addition, twenty scholarships that were awarded last year will be renewed.
The Christopher & Banks Teacher Scholarship program focuses on undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education and also lends support to teachers seeking continuing education.
"We believe teachers are the heart of our children's education and by investing in our teachers we invest in our community as a whole," says Lorna Nagler, President and CEO. Christopher & Banks Corporation recognizes that current and future teachers value the support as they endeavor to prepare our young people for the future.
Christopher & Banks Corporation recognizes:
New Scholarship Recipients:
| Kevin Howard | Dodge City, KS |
| Jenna Hafner | Willmar, MN |
| Ashley Harrington | Louisville, IL |
| Kristy Kokkeler | Eugene, OR |
| David Long | Mercer, PA |
| Michaela Sheerin | Fort Madison, IA |
| Gene Ulrich | Aztec, NM |
| Michelle Uruchurtu | Marysville, WA |
| Jessica Vaughn | Talbott, TN |
| Whitney Hagen | Williston, ND |
| Lindsay Van Gilst | Los Lunas, NM |
| Marifrances Cooney | Bridgeport, CT |
| Bridgette Olinger | Emery, SD |
| Heidi Stoddard | Filer, ID |
| Nina Allen | Lexington, NC |
| Jennifer Bowles | Farmington, NM |
| Michael Burgett | Ulster, PA |
| Linda Clough | Middleburg, PA |
| Renata Cox | Greenup, KY |
| Elizabeth Cunningham | Newaygo, MI |
| Brian Duggan | Minneapolis, MN |
| Christine Hammers | Gretna, NE |
| Shayla Hilton | Greensboro, NC |
| Suzanna Jewell | Portales, NM |
| Laura Johnston | Asheboro, NC |
| Stacey Kettler | Freeland, MI |
| Jill Klimaski | Kettering, OH |
| Kelley Krstich | Johnstown, OH |
| Rebecca Lauby | Loomis, NE |
| Jennifer McCain | Traverse City, MI |
| Claire Mitchell | Jackson, TN |
| Donna Morris | Overbrook, KS |
| Adrienne Oak | Asheville, NC |
| Andrea Ortell | Hanover, MI |
| Amy Ousley | Hillsville, VA |
| Joanna Ruderman | Saint James, MD |
| Tylar Sheraden | Fairfield, IL |
| Brittany Van Keulen | Marshall, MN |
| Martina Vasil | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Jody Weber | Troy, OH |
Christopher & Banks will begin accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year in January 2011. Please visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/christopherandbanks or either of our online shopping websites www.ChristopherandBanks.com and www.CJBanks.com in January 2011.
About Christopher & Banks Corporation:
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. As of August 10, 2010, the Company operates 790 stores in 46 states consisting of 531 Christopher & Banks stores, 257 stores in its plus size clothing division CJ Banks and two dual-concept stores. The Company also operates the www.christopherandbanks.com and www.cjbanks.com e-commerce websites.