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Lexus and Scholastic to Award $500,000 in Grants and ScholarshipsSince launching in 2007, the Lexus Eco Challenge has inspired and empowered more than 8,500 middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take a stand to improve it. From educating the community about the benefits of solar ovens to producing bio-fuel from used fast food oil, students across the country have tackled a wide range of topics and issues. Students are once again invited to participate in the third annual Lexus Eco Challenge for a chance to win part of $500,000 in grants and scholarships. |
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Alicia Keys shouts out to Thomas Jefferson High School: “I want to congratulate the dedicated students of Thomas Jefferson High,” said Alicia Keys. “Lexus is an elegant and inspiring brand and through our partnership we’re creating programs like ‘Lexus Keys to Innovation’ to support environmental initiatives in high schools across the country through music and education.”
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Through “Lexus Keys to Innovation,” Lexus and Alicia Keys presented ten schools across the country with a $2,000 donation to support existing environmental programs. In addition to the donation, Lexus and Alicia Keys provided the students complimentary concert tickets and an exclusive opportunity for students to meet Alicia in person during her sound check. -
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Thomas Jefferson High School’s “Democrat” mascot joins Lexus Vice President, Dave Nordstrom and Thomas Jefferson High Principal, Juan Flecha, to celebrate the $10K donation Lexus provided to the school’s Environmental Club. -
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Lexus Vice President Dave Nordstrom announces a $10K donation for Thomas Jefferson High to create a green sanctuary for its students. Lexus also donated a native California poppy to help the effort.
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September 28, 2009
Lexus and Scholastic to Award $500,000 in Grants and Scholarships
Since launching in 2007, the Lexus Eco Challenge has inspired and empowered more than 8,500 middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take a stand to improve it. From educating the community about the benefits of solar ovens to producing bio-fuel from used fast food oil, students across the country have tackled a wide range of topics and issues. Students are once again invited to participate in the third annual Lexus Eco Challenge for a chance to win part of $500,000 in grants and scholarships.
April 16, 2009
$1 Million in Grants, Scholarships Awarded to Next Generation of Environmentalists
Producing biodiesel from local fast food restaurants’ used vegetable oil and sending solar ovens with “green cuisine” recipe books to hurricane-ravaged Haiti were the two top winning projects in the second annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take a stand to improve it.
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April 02, 2009
Lexus and Alicia Keys Honor Los Angeles’ Thomas Jefferson High School Through “Lexus Keys to Innovation”
Lexus, the top-selling luxury automaker, and multi Grammy award-winning recording artist, Alicia Keys, announced today that Los Angeles’ Thomas Jefferson High School, will be honored with a $10,000 Grand Prize for its environmental achievements through the “Lexus Keys to Innovation” philanthropy program.
April 01, 2009
Lexus and Alicia Keys Celebrate Earth Month by Honoring Los Angeles' Thomas Jefferson High School Through “Lexus Keys to Innovation”
To kick off Earth Month, Lexus, the top-selling luxury automaker, and multi Grammy award-winning recording artist, Alicia Keys, will honor Los Angeles’ Thomas Jefferson High School with a $10,000 Grand Prize for its environmental achievements through the “Lexus Keys to Innovation” program. The “Lexus Keys to Innovation” program is a unique way for Lexus and Alicia Keys to recognize and reward students who have successfully implemented innovative environmental programs in their schools and communities.
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