Lebanon High School, Oregon’s sole finalist in T-Mobile’s $1 million 5G Lights contest, seeks community votes to rebuild its deteriorating Heath Stadium by Oct. 24.
Lebanon, OR. — Heath Stadium, a community landmark since 1957, could soon get a major overhaul thanks to a national contest sponsored by T-Mobile and the city is rallying to make it happen.
Lebanon High School has been selected as one of 25 finalists nationwide in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, a recognition that has already secured $25,000 for stadium upgrades and put the school in the running for the $1 million grand prize in facility improvements. “This is an incredible opportunity, not just for our football program, but for every student and community member who uses Heath Stadium,” said Superintendent Jennifer Meckley. “From athletics to marching band to the district’s graduation ceremony, these upgrades would benefit the entire Lebanon community.”
The contest began with more than 2,100 applicants, and Lebanon High is the only school in Oregon to make the Top 25, a distinction that has sparked excitement across Linn County. Voting is now open through Oct. 24, and staff, students, and community members can cast one vote per day per email address to help Lebanon win…