Pedernales Electric Cooperative congratulates area seniors throughout the Hill Country who are eagerly anticipating graduation day. To help keep our youth safe, PEC is donating $19,000 to area high schools for Project Graduation. The program provides seniors an opportunity to celebrate in a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.

This year, PEC is supporting 38 high schools in and around its service area with $500 donations.

“Graduation is such an exciting right of passage for young adults,” said PEC General Manager Juan Garza. “These donations help ensure that our high school graduates will be able to celebrate their achievements in safe, responsible ways.”

The schools receiving a Project Graduation donation from PEC are: Akins High School, Blanco High School, Bowie High School, Boerne High School, Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School, Burnet High School, Canyon High School, Canyon Lake High School, Cedar Park High School, Copperas Cove High School, Dripping Springs High School, Florence High School, Georgetown High School, Harper High School, Jack C. Hays High School, Junction High School, Lago Vista High School, Lake Travis High School, Lampasas High School, Leander High School, Lehman High School, LBJ High School, Liberty Hill High School, Llano High School, Marble Falls High School, Mason High School, McNeil High School, Menard High School, Nueces Canyon High School, Richarte High School, Rocksprings High School, Round Rock High School, San Marcos High School, Smithson Valley High School, Sonora High School, Westwood High School, Wimberley High School and Vista Ridge High School.

Schools interested in requesting Project Graduation funds for 2011 can call PEC at 1-888-554-4732 and ask to speak to the Community Relations Department.