Horatio Alger Association Honors Paradise Valley Entrepreneur Bruce T. Halle and Two National Scholarship Recipients from Arizona

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, will induct Arizona resident Bruce T. Halle, founder and chairman of the board of  Discount Tire, as a lifetime Member in April. Concurrently, two outstanding Arizona students will be awarded the prestigious Horatio Alger National Scholarship. Association Members and Scholars are selected based on their integrity and determination to succeed in the face of significant adversity, and Members often become mentors to this future generation of leaders.

Named for renowned author Horatio Alger Jr., who wrote about the merits of honesty, courage and perseverance as the means to success, Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 to uphold these tenets, which are core to achieving the American Dream.  To further its mission, individuals who have achieved great success despite facing significant personal challenges and who demonstrate initiative, resilience and excellence, such as Mr. Halle, are inducted into the Association annually as lifetime Members.

"Each year we seek to induct New Members who support our mission and exemplify the Association's core value by pursuing their dreams despite adversity," said David Sokol, chairman of Horatio Alger Association. "We are honored to welcome Mr. Halle, an individual who so clearly embodies these qualities, as a new Member. His personal story of entrepreneurship at a young age and determination to succeed will inspire future generations of Scholars."

Since 1984, Horatio Alger Association has administered one of the nation's largest privately funded, need-based scholarship programs, which provides educational assistance to at-risk youth with an admirable commitment to continuing their education and serving their communities. The Association has provided more than $100 million in undergraduate, graduate and specialized scholarships since 1984.  The following students from Arizona have been recognized for their exceptional accomplishments with the 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholarship in the amount of $22,000:

• Mickey Glover, Cesar Chavez High School, Phoenix, AZ
• Barbara Heerkens, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde, AZ

"It is an honor to be part of an organization that recognizes students for their resilience and personal strength," said Tony Novelly, president and CEO, Horatio Alger Association. "The National Scholars from Arizona demonstrate these admirable qualities and have not let hardships define their future. Throughout their young lives they have exhibited immense courage and have not wavered in their pursuit of a college degree. We have every confidence in their future life successes."

Mr. Halle and his fellow new Members will be formally inducted into the Association at the 68^th Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on April 9-11, 2015.  The annual three-day event honors the achievements of the Members and also recognizes the 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholars, affording both groups the opportunity to meet and interact, exchanging stories of hardships, triumphs and successes.

To view the complete list of Horatio Alger Members selected for the Class of 2015, please visit here.

To view the complete list of 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholarship recipients, please visit here.

About Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans:
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. fulfills its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. Horatio Alger Association supports students through annual undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships and mentoring programs across the United States and Canada. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $100 million in college scholarships to deserving young people.  For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

CONTACT:
McKenna Young
484-385-2913 (office)
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SOURCE Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.

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