HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA DONATES $500K TO LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS

Pictured From Left to Right Cynthia E. Mose-Trevino, Assistant Superintendent, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Eric Johnson, Director of Communications, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Dan Diehl, School Board Member, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Adrian Wilkerson, Chief Financial Officer, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley – Superintendent, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Matt Schuffert, President, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Carol Tan-Helton – General Counsel, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Gayl Baker, Vice President, Finance, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Jamie Harris, Vice President, Security & Parking, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Michael Gaudreau, Vice President, Casino Operations, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Pictured From Left to Right Cynthia E. Mose-Trevino, Assistant Superintendent, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Eric Johnson, Director of Communications, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Dan Diehl, School Board Member, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Adrian Wilkerson, Chief Financial Officer, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley – Superintendent, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Matt Schuffert, President, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Carol Tan-Helton – General Counsel, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Gayl Baker, Vice President, Finance, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Jamie Harris, Vice President, Security & Parking, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Michael Gaudreau, Vice President, Casino Operations, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA DONATES $500K TO LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS 


Gary, IN (May 3, 2024) On Thursday, May 2, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana donated $500,000 to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools for the renovation of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School gymnasium and other high-need projects. Replacement of worn and outdated wooden bleachers, the resurfacing of the gymnasium floor, the replacement of the audio system, acoustic wall padding and scoreboard panels along with interior painting of walls to match district colors and image.

And, at the Longfellow Elementary School, they will be able to fund 27 new teacher desks, 550 new student desks, library furniture and other projects.

According to President Matt Schuffert, “It has been a very successful year of giving back for Hard Rock as we direct our philanthropic giving to organizations that are most in need in the surrounding areas. When we had an opportunity to tour the district’s three schools, we were convinced a major donation would clearly benefit the students, the staff, and the community.”

Lake Ridge Superintendent Sharon Johnson-Shirley was elated with the monetary donation. “For President Schuffert to recognize the value of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools and what the funding would mean to so many people is amazing. We are grateful that Lake Ridge New Tech Schools have truly found a working corporate partner who cares deeply about the community.”

About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana:

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination is located on 29th Avenue and Burr Street, just off the I80/94 Expressway. The casino opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1600 slots and 80 table games totaling more than 2,100 gaming positions. Its five food venues include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest and Constant Grind Coffee Shop. It also features a retail shop and a 1,954-seat Hard Rock Live performance venue.

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