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ExxonMobil awards grant for science equipment


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Alliance program awarded North Buncombe High School a $750 grant to support the school’s need for science equipment. Scott Rice, owner of West Asheville Exxon located at 1378 Patton Avenue in West Asheville, worked with school officials to secure the grant, which is one of 2,400 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations. Te grants were made possible by funding from ExxonMobil Corporation. “North Buncombe High School


works hard to make learning in- teresting and fun, “said Rice. “As an Exxon retailer, I am proud to help the young people of the North Buncombe district.” Te ExxonMobil Educational


Alliance program is designed to provide Exxon and Mobil retail- ers with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communi- ties through educational grants to neighborhood schools. Rice met stringent eligibility


criteria before applying for and be- ing awarded this grant, including


Jack Evans, left, and Scott Rice worked on the grant.


having a commitment to provide a superior buying experience for cus- tomers. School officials thanked both


Rice and ExxonMobil for their sup- port.


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