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Horatio Alger Association honors John Paul DeJoria.(Industry News)

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From: Household & Personal Products Industry
Date: 20040701
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* The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans recently inducted John Paul DeJoria, chairman and chief executive officer of John Paul Mitchell Systems, as an honored lifetime member. Mr. DeJoria was selected from hundreds of nominations based on having overcome humble beginnings and adversity to achieve success.

Members of the association mentor young people and sponsor more than $5 million in Horatio Alger need-based scholarships awarded annually to high school seniors who have proven their ability to overcome childhood adversities and humble beginnings. Since ...

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