Springwood School wins $25,000

Has the chance to win $1 mil for stadium upgrades

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER

LANETT — During a school-wide event, on Thursday, Sept. 25, Springwood School announced it has been named a T-Mobile $25,000 finalist for the Friday Night 5G Lights Program, with a chance to win a $1 million stadium upgrade.

“We are thrilled to share some big news with you,” a press relase said. “Out of 2,176 schools nationwide, Springwood has won $25,000 as a Top 25 Finalist in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program.”

Springwood will now go head–to–head for the grand prize — a $1 million dollar field/stadium and weight room upgrade.

“We are competing against 24 other schools nationwide, so every daily vote for our school matters,” said Allyson L. Matthews, head of the school. “Springwood is the only school in Alabama in the finals, so we are counting on our entire community and state support.”

Here’s how YOU can help Springwood win:

Vote for Springwood at www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/v

People can vote once a day, every day, now through Oct. 24. (One vote, per day, per email address)

T-Mobile will be sponsoring a Hometown Home Game on Friday, Oct. 17 at Wildcat Stadium (Springwood vs Southern Prep), and we want to invite the entire community to join the fun as a way to show our appreciation.

Thanks to T-Mobile, there will be free admission to the game, free food, giveaways, games, photo opportunities and more.

Thank you for your continued support,” Matthews said. “With your help, we’re going to win big and create even more opportunities for students in this area to thrive.”