Bishop McCort Catholic High School receives $1 million gift for Centennial Campaign
The campaign, which aims to raise $6 million for capital improvements, faculty support, and student programs, has now surpassed $3.7 million in donations. Over the past four years, more than 345 gifts from alumni, business leaders, and benefactors have contributed to the effort.
Skubak, a 1969 graduate, said he believes in the importance of faith-based education and wants to ensure students in the region have access to strong academic and spiritual development opportunities.
'This significant gift supports the exciting vision that has been established for our Catholicschools,' Tom Smith the principle and CAO of Bishop McCort, said. 'A gift of this magnitude is testimony to Mr. Skubak`s confidence andbelief in Bishop McCort Catholic High School and in the students that we serve.'
The school is now entering the second phase of the campaign, with continued fundraising efforts planed. For more information, contact Tom Smith at (814) 241-2473.
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