PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Zina McGowan-Thomas, Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

STEM TO BENEFIT FROM $15,000 DONATION

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is the recipient of a $15,000 donation from The Patuxent Partnership.

This donation will be used to fund the 2008 Summer Space Camps developed by the school system’s STEM Consortium.  The purpose of space camp is to increase students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to broaden their interest in these subjects as they continue their academic studies.  Participants will explore concepts such as engineering, rocketry, Earth science, space science, and space citizenship.

“This generous donation from The Patuxent Partnership will allow some qualified students who lack financial resources to participate in this worthwhile program,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano , superintendent of schools.   “We truly appreciate the continued support and commitment from The Patuxent Partnership.”

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