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orGary Davis, 908-439-2200, ext. orPublic RelationsJim Peavy, 908-439-2200, ext. orRachelle Morrow, 908-439-2200, ext. Copyright Business Wire 2009. CHICAGO(Business Wire)In conjunction with its 100th anniversary, Rothschild Investment Corporationtoday announced the donation of an Apple Mobile Learning Lab for use by SocialJustice High School students participating in the Roosevelt University UpwardBound college preparatory program. Further, Rothschild () will provide one Apple MacBooklaptop computer to each of the 18 students currently enrolled in the UpwardBound program and scheduled for graduation during June of 2010.

In order to earnthe MacBook, each graduating class member must enroll in an accredited two- orfour-year post-secondary college or university. Upward Bound, a TRIO program managed by Roosevelt University under theleadership of Herman Shelton, is a federally funded initiative to helpfirst-generation high school students understand that post-secondary educationis a very practical and important goal after high school. Richard Karger, Rothschilds CEO, "Rothschild Investment Corporation has longespoused the importance of giving back to the community. Rothschild believesthat by providing students with the necessary tools to be successful in school,it enhances the chances that they will be successful in their future endeavors,as well." "Rothschild selected the Upward Bound program at Social Justice High Schoolbecause we were extremely impressed with both Herman and Principal Rito Martinezand their commitment to excellence," Karger added.

Roosevelt Universitys Upward Bound partnership with Social Justice High Schoolbegan in 2007. Currently, the fast-growing program provides high school studentswith a wide range of experiences, from specialized skills development toemersion in the college atmosphere through college tours and weeklong mini-termsat Roosevelt. Social Justice High School was formed to assure that all students becomecritical thinkers through a curriculum that is rigorous, innovative andimplemented through meaningful school relationships. Roosevelt University is a private university with 7,700 students studying atcampuses in the Chicago Loop and northwest suburban Schaumburg and online. About Rothschild Investment CorporationSince 1908, Rothschild Investment Corporation has provided investment servicesto generations of Chicagos entrepreneurs, professionals, families, retirementplans, endowments and foundations. Independent for each of its 100 years,Rothschild tailors investment solutions to the unique needs of each client,avoiding conflicts of interest associated with proprietary products, securitiesinventorying, market-making and investment banking relationships. , Inc.Dave Carlson, Copyright Business Wire 2009.