1. My Favorite Role Model Researched via: http://wikipedia.org http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Brandon English Date: 5-21-10

2. Do you have a Favorite Role Model? Who? Hugh Hefner, one of the most succesful businessmen in history. He is responsible for a worldwide franchise.

3. List major accomplishments of Your Favorite Role Model: He is responsible for the world- famous magazine, Playboy. He started the Playboy franchise using only a $1000 loan from his mother. He is one of the most famous philanthropists in history. The Hugh Hefner First Amendment Award was created by Christie Hefner "to honor individuals who have made significant contributions in the vital effort to protect and enhance First Amendment rights for Americans."Hugh Hefner First Amendment Award

4. What can we learn from the experience of Your Favorite Role Model? That success can happen to anyone as long as they have a will to make it happen.

5. List hobbies / interests of Your Favorite Role Model: Philanthropy. Playing golf. Playing basketball.

6. Family background of Your favorite role model? Spouse(s): Mildred Williams (m. 1949–1959) (divorced) Kimberley Conrad (m. 1989–present) (Filed for divorce)Mildred Williamsdivorced Kimberley Conrad Children: Christie Hefner (born 1952) David Hefner (born 1955) Marston Hefner (born 1990) Cooper Hefner (born 1991)Christie Hefner

7. What do you or your peers like the most about your favorite role model? Personally, I admire his achievement of creating what would become one of the largest franchises in the world out of a small amount of money. It shows his business prowess. For others, his magazine.