Willowbrook hosts Homecoming 2016

From Sept. 12 to 17, Willowbrook celebrated Homecoming Week with several events and activities.

This year’s theme was “A Night Under the Stars.” Throughout the week, students and staff showed their Warrior Pride and school spirit.

Highlights of Homecoming Week included:

On Sept. 14, Willowbrook hosted a Bonfire and Powder-Puff Game as part of Homecoming Week. Top: Willowbrook seniors celebrate their Powder-Puff Game win. Bottom left: Pictured are the Willowbrook juniors who competed in the Powder-Puff Game. Bottom right: Willowbrook sophomore April Aquino (left), sophomore Lizeth Tamayo (center) and senior Laura Roby (right) dance during the bonfire.

  • Sept. 14: Homecoming Bonfire and Powder-Puff Game (the seniors won against the juniors, 8-0)
  • Sept. 15: Class of 2016 Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service induction (see the story, including a list of the inductees, at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/6036)

On Sept. 16, Willowbrook hosted a Pep Assembly to celebrate Homecoming Week. Top: Musical performances take place during the assembly. Bottom left: Willowbrook English teacher Andrew Wilhoit competes in the water-balloon toss contest. Bottom right: Members of the Willowbrook Color Guard entertain the crowd. Watch a video of the Pep Assembly at http://tinyurl.com/hcyrml7.

During the Homecoming Pep Assembly on Sept. 16, members of the Homecoming Court were crowned. They are (from left) Class of 2017 Sam Otake and Olivia Eder; Class of 2018 Justice Ceh and Rachel Joyce; Class of 2019 Scott Tumilty and Sydney Wilson; and Class of 2020 Jack Carey and Emy Hayes.

On Sept. 16, Willowbrook brought back the Homecoming Parade, and pictured are a few of the participants. Top left: Members of the Willowbrook Girls Bowling Team ride in the parade. Top right: Members of the Willowbrook Marching Band perform. Bottom left: Members of the Willowbrook Poms Team pose on their float. Bottom right: Members of Willowbrook Theatre entertain the crowd. Watch a video of the Parade at http://tinyurl.com/hcyrml7.

  • Sept. 16: Homecoming Pep Assembly, Parade and Football Game (against Hinsdale South High School – Hinsdale South won, 30-27)

On Sept. 17, Willowbrook hosted its Homecoming Dance. Top: Students enjoy the dance, which followed the Homecoming theme of “A Night Under the Stars.” Bottom left: Students pose during the dance. Bottom right: Willowbrook senior Edward Tribue IV and junior Jessica Palma step under the archway.

  • Sept. 17: Homecoming Dance (more than 1,000 students attended the dance, which included refreshments provided by The Brook Catering Co., which is comprised of Willowbrook students who are enrolled in the school’s culinary classes)