WXYZ-TV Celebrates 26th Anniversary of 'Brightest & Best' Salute To High School Seniors on Saturday, May 21

WXYZ-TV Celebrates 26th Anniversary of 'Brightest & Best' Salute To High School Seniors on Saturday, May 21

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 will pay tribute to over 250 high school seniors from throughout Southeast Michigan in its 26th annual celebration of the "Brightest & Best" on Saturday, May 21.

Since 1980, the station has honored graduating seniors from public and private schools who have demonstrated excellence in academic, extracurricular and community pursuits. The program has honored over 4,000 high school seniors in its 26-year history, making it the longest-running program of its kind in the Detroit market.

"As the years pass, the significance of this event grows as I watch so many promising young adults pursue their dreams with strong determination. It's a joy to be able to recognize their tremendous achievements," said Channel 7 Vice President & General Manager Grace Gilchrist.

WXYZ-TV will host the "Brightest & Best" at a special picnic on the grounds of Broadcast House in Southfield, at which time promotional spots will be taped featuring students and Channel 7 personalities. The spots will air on the station throughout the summer months. "Brightest & Best" is sponsored by Big Boy Restaurants International, LLC & Oakland University.

WXYZ is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP), a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations and six national television brands, including Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING, Shop At Home and GAC-Great American Country. Scripps also operates Scripps Howard News Service and United Media, the worldwide licensing and syndication home of PEANUTS and DILBERT, and 31 websites, including HGTV.com, foodnetwork.com, diynetwork.com, fineliving.com and comics.com.

Source: WXYZ-TV/Channel 7

CONTACT: Marla Drutz of WXYZ-TV/Channel 7, +1-248-827-9307

Web site: http://detnow.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Members of the press are welcome to attend the "Brightest & Best" celebration on Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Broadcast House, 20777 W. Ten Mile Road, in Southfield. PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Over 250 outstanding high school seniors from the metro area attired in "cap & gown."

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