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San Leandro, Calif. (February 19, 2009) - JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced the induction of its Co-founder, Skip Yowell, into the Great Bend High School Hall of Fame in Great Bend, Kansas. Skip is one of three honorees to be inducted into the High School's first Hall of Fame class.
The official ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Bend High School gymnasium with a free public reception to follow at 9:30 p.m. in the school's Jack Kilby Commons.
"Great Bend High School has been a positive influence on my life in so many different ways," said Skip Yowell, Co-founder of JanSport. "My experiences there helped shape who I am today, both professionally and personally, and I am humbly honored by this award."
"Skip was our top choice," said David Meter, Athletic Director at Great Bend High School. "Throughout his successful career he has made an impressive impact and contribution from a community, state and worldwide level and we are proud to honor him."
Others honored posthumously will be Jack Kilby, inventor of the integrated circuit and 2000 recipient of the Nobel Prize in physics; and John Keller, 1952 Olympic gold medalist for basketball and longtime GBHS coach.
About JanSport®
Founded in 1967, JanSport is the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, JanSport stands for fun and discovery. The company's products are sold in retail stores throughout the world. For more information, visit www.jansport.com.
About VF Corporation
VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler®, Lee®, Riders®, The North Face®, Vans®, Reef®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, JanSport®, Napapijri®, Nautica®, Kipling®, John Varvatos®, 7 For All Mankind®, lucy®, Majestic®, Lee Sport® and Red Kap®
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