T-Mobile announced that Greenwood High School is one of 16 schools across the country to receive a $25,000 grant as part of the company’s “T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights”competition which launched in early August. More than 1,700 high schools nationwide entered the contest, including 18 across Arkansas.
The Bulldogs are hoping to create a state-of-the-art facility by upgrading seating, turf, technology and increasing accessibility that will serve the needs of their students, families and the community.
“Being named a T-Mobile finalist validates what we have known in Greenwood for a long time– and that is our community tells our school district’s story,” said John Cielsa, Superintendent of Greenwood Schools. “It is evident that a Friday night in Greenwood is much more than a contest between two teams. It is an opportunity for our athletes, band, cheerleaders, dance team, sports medicine students, media arts students, student section and countless volunteers to showcase their collective commitment to excellence in front of the community that supports them. Collectively, we support and represent the “G” and embody the true meaning of We > Me.”
The school and T-Mobile will hold a special celebration at the home football game Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. local time with games, giveaways and free food at the concession stands. Media and the public are welcome to attend, and more details will be sent closer to the game day. High school and T-Mobile spokespersons will be available for interviews.
Greenwood High School was also one of 300 schools across the country to win $5,000 to use towards items such as new equipment and sports gear as a part of the contest’s $5K Fridays sweepstakes.
All 16 finalists now move onto the final face-off, where people across the country will help decide which deserving high school will win the $2 million grand prize to upgrade its high school football field.
From now until Nov. 12, go to www.FridayNight5GLights.com, find your school’s Instagram video, and hit the heart button. Each person can only vote once, but you can share the video with anyone and everyone to get more votes. The high school with the most-liked video will be crowned as the ultimate Friday Night 5G Lights champion and score the grand prize package which includes:
- $100,000 grant for your school
- new teched-out scoreboard
- consultation with football field experience experts
- weight room from Gronk Fitness
- 5G network upgrades package and,
- an epic tailgate party celebration with live music and a 5G-powered halftime drone show!
The winner will be announced in early December. For more information on T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights and to vote for your favorite school, visitwww.FridayNight5GLights.com.
