Friday, May 24, 2013

Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (HAST) to Host Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on May 30th

Leading multimedia superstore retailer, Hastings Entertainment announced today that its 24th annual Madge Marmaduke Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Ross Rogers Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas. 212 golfers, all of whom have donated to the scholarship fund, are expected to compete.

All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit the scholarship fund, which provides tuition assistance to hardworking employees and their family members whose academic performance points to continued success. Candidates are evaluated not only based on academic records and test scores, but also extracurricular activities, volunteer work, work history, ability to communicate, recommendations, and financial need. Since its commencement in 1990, the Madge Marmaduke Scholarship Fund has awarded 175 four-year scholarships totaling over $1,000,000.

Hastings Entertainment currently operates 134 stores and three concept stores: Sun Adventure Sports in both Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas, and TRADESMART in Littleton, Colorado. Hastings offers new and used books, videos, video games, and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise. The company also runs www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce website that makes offers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.

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