Rosie O'Donnell and Jostens Surprise Two North Dakota High School Seniors With Class Rings

Business Wire, March 16, 2000

Entertainment Editors/Human Interest Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 16, 2000

On today's show Rosie O'Donnell will surprise two high school seniors with special class rings supplied by Jostens (NYSE:JOS).

When O'Donnell heard about a Butte, North Dakota high school with only two seniors, she decided to invite those students as special guests on her show. But little did students Heidi Schatz and Elizabeth Haugen know that Rosie had one more surprise in store for them. The show's staff contacted Jostens, a leading manufacturer of class rings, and ordered special high school class rings for her guests. It seems Schatz and Haugen did not have rings from their school - Butte High School.

"We're delighted to provide the students with these rings in such a fun setting," said Mike Bailey, Jostens vice president and general manager. "Class rings represent a tradition and we're pleased that Rosie's staff allowed us to help make this dream come true for Heidi and Elizabeth."

The rings feature each of the senior's names, their school activities, and a shamrock-colored stone (Butte High School's school color).

The Rosie O'Donnell show airs Monday through Friday on television stations across the United States. For a listing of local affiliates and show times visit http://rosieo.warnerbros.com/

Jostens is a leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliations. The company's products include yearbooks, class rings, graduation products, school photography, achievement awards, and products for athletic champions and their fans. Jostens had 1999 sales of $782 million.