Prattville High Student Gabriel Gomez Wins $500 Army Exchange Sweepstakes Prize

Gabriel Gomez, a tenth grader at Prattville High School, took third place in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's worldwide "You Made the Grade" sweepstakes and was presented with a $500 Exchange gift card.

The You Made the Grade program recognizes students from military families for strong academic performance. Gomez's third-place finish in the sweepstakes puts him among a select group of student winners recognized nationally by the Exchange, the retail and services arm that operates on military installations worldwide.

The $500 Exchange gift card can be used at Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations, giving Gomez access to a range of goods and services through the military exchange system.

Prattville High School, located in the seat of Autauga County, serves a student population that includes children of active-duty and veteran military families connected to the region's military community. The You Made the Grade sweepstakes is designed specifically to reward those students who maintain strong academic standing, linking educational achievement to the broader support network the Exchange provides military families.

Gomez received the award on March 11, 2026.