Schwan's President

and Chief Executive Officer Lenny Pippin, an NFL alumnus, said the sponsorship

is a natural extension of the company's goal of providing memorable educational

opportunities for young people. Pippin addressed the NFL coaches' awards

assembly and presented the Schwan's Schools of Excellence awards during

closing ceremonies Friday.

"My involvement

in National Forensics League activities made a tremendous impact on my

ability to lead one of the world's foremost frozen food companies,"

Pippin noted. Other notable NFL alumni include Supreme Court Justice Steven

Breyer, talk-show host Oprah Winfrey, former U.S. presidents Lyndon Johnson

and Richard Nixon, former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, former Attorney

General Janet Reno, actor Don Ameche, entertainer Bette Midler and television

news reporter Jane Pauley.

The National

Forensic League (NFL) encourages and motivates high-school students to

participate in and become proficient in the forensic arts: debate, public

speaking and interpretation. For more information about the National Forensic

League, call the organization's national office at (920) 748-6206.

Schwan's Sales

Enterprises Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of fine

frozen foods through home delivery, retail grocery and foodservice channels.

For more detailed information about Schwan's, visit the company's website

www.schwansinc.com <https://www.schwansinc.com>.

The Fayette

County High School forensic team is coached by Chris McCord.