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Nacho average cook-off: $5,000 gift funds STEM education
05/18/2023
Waterford 3 gifts $5,000 to Mimosa Park Elementary, raises awareness about nuclear energy
KILLONA, La.— Entergy Waterford 3 employees recently competed in a nacho cook-off, but the real winner was Mimosa Park Elementary School.
Local leaders served as judges, including Mimosa Park Principal Angi Butler. That provided the perfect opportunity for site leaders to present a $5,000 gift to Butler for the school’s science, technology, engineering and math program, while also raising awareness about nuclear energy and the benefits of clean, carbon-free power.
Seven employee groups participated in the cook-off. Along with Butler, judges included John Dias, CEO, United Way of St. Charles; Holly Fonseca, councilwoman-at-large, Division B, St. Charles Parish; La Sandra Darensbourg Gordon, councilwoman, District 1, St. Charles Parish; Dr. Ken Oertling, superintendent, St. Charles Parish Schools, and Mike Palamone, chief administrative officer, St. Charles Parish.
The winning team was “Safety Is Our Number One Priority.” Along with bragging rights, the team received a one-of-a-kind trophy crafted by Waterford’s mechanical maintenance team.
Waterford leaders presented Butler with a ceremonial check representing the monetary award.
About Entergy
Entergy Nuclear, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy Nuclear owns, operates and supports a fleet of five reactors in four locations, generating enough clean, carbon-free electricity to power millions of homes. Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
