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Howard Johnson International, Inc. in association with Scholastics The Magic School Bus, today awarded 22-month old Sarah Amidon a $50,000 college scholarship as part of its 1998 Kids Go HoJoSM program. Kim Barnes, Howard Johnson Director of National Marketing and Scholastics The Magic School Bus Ms. Frizzle were on hand to present Amidon with the scholarship, a college handbook and a basket filled with Howard Johnson and Scholastic memorabilia. Were so grateful for this opportunity, said Rebecca Amidon, Sarahs mother. Sarahs father and I both went to college, and we know how great the financial burden can be. Sarahs winning the scholarship is just the greatest thing! As part of the ceremony, approximately 200 local children had an opportunity to board Scholastics The Magic School Bus, which made a special stop at the Church of Jesus Christ & Latter-day Saints in McKinney, Texas. Equipped with several interactive areas including play stations, science displays and animation cells, the bus offers children a chance to experience their own wild and zany adventures. The $50,000 Kids Go HoJo scholarship is just another example of Howard Johnsons strong commitment to children and families, said Barnes. Were happy to give back to the community, and to provide children with educational tools they can use today. The 1999 Kids Go HoJo College Scholarship Sweepstakes ends February 29, 2000.* No purchase is necessary to participate. Upon check-in, kids receive free FunPacksTM filled with toys, crayons, educational activity books and coupons, and an entry form for the scholarship sweepstakes. The award-winning Scholastics The Magic School BusTM book and television series follows the unconventional teaching methods of Ms. Frizzle, teacher extraordinaire, as she guides her inquisitive class on incredible explorations of the natural world, attempting to uncover the mysteries of science. The show, airing daily on Fox Kids, consistently ranks #1 in its time slot with ages 2-11. Howard Johnson International, Inc. franchises more than 500 Hotels and Inns worldwide. To make a reservation at any Howard Johnson location, call toll-free in the United States: 800-I-GO-HOJO� (1-800-446-4656), or access the chains Internet web site: www.hojo.com. Howard Johnson International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation. (NYSE;CD) *Under this years sweepstakes, children 12 and under can fill out an entry form, available in the FunPacks or at the front desk of any Howard Johnson property, or their parents can enter for them. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing. All entries must be received by March 15, 2000. Eligibility is limited to U.S. or Canadian residents (except Quebec Provinces). Official rules are available by sending a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to Kids Go HoJo Sweepstakes, Impax Marketing Group, 262 S. 23rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Contacts: Andrew Miller 973-496-8439 [email protected] Christine Da Silva 973-496-8531 [email protected]

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