The Phil Curls' Advantage Computer Lab

On Friday afternoon, November 20, we dedicated a brand-new computer lab at DeLaSalle in memory of the late State Senator Phil Curls, Sr.

This lab was donated and installed by the GTECH Corporation.

Not many people knew that Phil was a graduate of the old De La SALLE. Phil also helped Godfrey Kobets secure significant government funding in the early days of DeLaSalle Education Center.

Phil's niece, Missouri State Representative Kiki Curls (third from right in the above picture), was the driving force in establishing this lab in memory of Phil. We were honored to have Phil's wife, City Councilwoman Melba Curls (fourth from right) join us for the dedication. The star of the show, though, was DeLaSalle student, Mushirah Rashid (fifth from right, and holding the plaque with Mrs. Curls), who spoke eloquently about the impact this lab would have on the students at DeLaSalle.