LAWTON – Saint Mary Catholic School has been awarded a grant from The Westerman Foundation in the amount of $10,000. The funds, along with a donation of 25 desktop computers from City National Bank of Lawton, will be used for an upgrade of technology and networking capabilities for the school.
“We recognize the value of technology in the classroom,” said Saint Mary Principal Stan Melby. “With these new computers and generous grant funds, we can continue to ensure that our students are career-bound and technologically advanced.”
The Westerman Foundation, based out of Florida, is a non-profit foundation committed to providing financial support to educational institutions with an emphasis on Catholic education, Christian-based organizations promoting family unity and values and programs providing assistance to the poor and abused.
“We are so thankful to The Westerman Foundation and CNB,” said Father Brian Buettner, pastor of Blessed Sacrament. “These upgrades will allow for even better security and a faster network, which will have a huge impact on faculty and students for years to come.”
Saint Mary is the region’s only fully-accredited Catholic school, serving Pre-K – 8
th grades. The school strives to develop the whole student – mind, body and spirit – in a safe and supportive environment. As a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School, Saint Mary is one of Oklahoma’s top STEM schools.
For more information about the school, go online to www.stmarys-ok.org or call (580) 355-5288.