District 88 and Addison Trail participate in Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade

On Aug. 25, District 88 and Addison Trail participated in the Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade.

This was the second village-wide parade since 2008, and the Grand Marshal was former Village Trustee Joe McDermott and his wife, Kathy. Addison Trail was well-represented, as members of the Marching Band, Color Guard, Orchesis Team, Cheerleaders, Blazettes, Boys Soccer Team, Football Team, Student Council and the Village of Addison Sister Cities (represented by the Addison Trail Italian Club) marched and performed during the event. The parade featured 55 community units, plus units provided by the Shriners.

District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain and Board member Lisa Knauf also rode in the parade, along with District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton and Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden. Roesch Ford in Bensenville provided the vehicles for the Board.