IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2004--Education professionals in New York continue to be challenged in keeping up with their tech-savvy students and engaging them in a classroom environment. ExxonMobil is helping teachers and school officials achieve their educational objectives through its Educational Alliance Program.

This year, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program contributed $218,500 to New York K-12 educational institutions. Four hundred and thirty-seven (437) grants in the amount of $500 each were awarded to a school nominated by local Exxon- or Mobil-branded service stations.

"ExxonMobil is proud of the impact the Educational Alliance Program has in our communities across the country," said Mark Shores, U. S. Retail Sales Director for ExxonMobil. "Through our local Exxon- or Mobil-branded service stations, we recognize the tremendous value in investing in the education of our youth."

The Educational Alliance Program is a grassroots community initiative that gives local retailers the opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools. Under this program, an Exxon or Mobil retailer can identify a school in their community who could best benefit from this program.

In 2004, Educational Alliance grants were used to enhance school technology programs, allowing the purchase of innovative computer software, reading, math and technology programs. Schools also utilized the funds for new books, student leadership training, exploratory science laboratories, and fine arts programs.

ExxonMobil has been a long-standing supporter of education programs around the world. Through numerous grant and scholarship programs, employee volunteers and matching gift programs, ExxonMobil continues to improve the quality of education in communities where we live and work.

    CONTACT: ExxonMobil
             Patty Delaney, 703-846-4467

    SOURCE: Exxon Mobil Corporation