Ford City Mall Welcomes Young Scientists

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 19) - Ford City Mall welcomed the winners of a science and technology essay contest. The four youngsters from the Robert Taylor Homes each won an all-expense-paid trip to Hawaii to participate in the world famous JASON Project, courtesy of EDS, United Airlines and the Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club. In preparation for their scientific adventure, they received a shopping spree to Ford City Mall to purchase items needed for their trip, such as luggage, shoes and apparel.

Members of the Ford City Mall management staff were on hand to greet them and congratulate them on their success! The winners, Antoine Neal (Farren School, 8th Grade), Billy Gillespie (Farren School, 4th Grade), T'erra Jackson (Beethovan School, 6th Grade) and Charmas Baylock (Beethovan School, 5th Grade) were very excited about their upcoming trip to Hawaii and their shopping spree at Ford City Mall!

The winners were among 25 members of The Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club that participated in the world-renowned science and technology program known as JASON. After several weeks of studying Hawaii's climate, geography, volcanoes, culture, plant and animal life, the young scientists were asked to write essays comparing Hawaii to their own state, city and community.

The Jason project was founded by Dr. Robert Ballard in 1989, three years after he discovered the wreckage of the Titanic. JASON is the fulfillment of his dream to allow millions of young around the world to share in the excitement discoveries by participating via interactive satellite.

Congratulations to the essay winners and all the young people that participated in the JASON Program! Ford City Mall wishes you continued success!