Crest receives $80,000 Goppert gift

Goppert Foundation donates $80,000 to Crest USD 479.
The funds will be used to update Crest's workshop area.

February 6, 2020 - 9:43 AM

Taking part in an $80,000 donation from the Goppert Foundation to the Crest Education Foundation are, from left, Shane Walter, Crest USD 479 Superintendent of Schools, CEF representatives Candace Powell, Chrissy Powell and Denise King, and Trena Golden and Jeff McAdam of the Goppert Foundation. Courtesy photo

COLONY — An $80,000 donation from the Goppert Foundation will help with upgraded equipment at Crest High School’s workshop.

The donation was announced at Tuesday’s CHS basketball games.

“This donation will greatly impact the student opportunities delivered in our shop and the safety and integrity of the facility moving forward,” Crest Superintendent of Schools Shane Walter said in a press release.

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