Staying connected with alumni is a top priority at District 88

 

At District 88, staying in touch with alumni is one of our top priorities. Our alumni truly create the spirit of District 88 and represent the pride, tradition and excellence that define Addison Trail and Willowbrook. Our focus is to keep former students connected and engaged with their alma mater long after high school – once a Blazer or Warrior, always a Blazer or Warrior. Below are a variety of ways to stay involved.

Addison Trail alumni
Tradition of Excellence award
The Tradition of Excellence award is the highest honor presented by Addison Trail to its graduates. Initiated in 1999, this annual alumni recognition program has honored recipients in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, science, education, art, music and law.

To be considered for the Tradition of Excellence award, nominees must have graduated from Addison Trail High School more than 10 years ago; distinguished themselves in the academic, artistic, business, professional, entrepreneurial or public service field; demonstrated an ability to serve as an outstanding role model for current Addison Trail students; and performed services and/or accomplishments that have brought credit to their alma mater.

To view the Tradition of Excellence recipients, go to www.dupage88.net/TraditionofExcellence.

To nominate an alumnus/alumna for the Tradition of Excellence award, go to www.dupage88.net/TOEForm. Return the form to Addison Trail High School at 213 N. Lombard Road Addison, IL 60101.

Sharing alumni successes
Addison Trail wants to highlight the successes of all alumni! We want to share your accomplishments with students, staff, parents/guardians and community members. Fill out the form at www.dupage88.net/District88Alumni, and you could be featured in our electronic District 88 Newsletter and on our website and social media!

Join an organization
There are several organizations you can join that benefit Addison Trail students. To see information/details about the groups below, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/113

  1. Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
  2. Addison Trail Parent Organization (ATPO)
  3. Athletic Booster Club
  4. Music Booster Club
  5. Theatre Booster Club
  6. Padres Latinos en Acción
  7. Learning Services Parent Advisory
  8. District 88 Foundation

Start a student scholarship
One way Addison Trail alumni can give back to their alma mater is through implementing a scholarship to offer financial assistance to current students. Your support can make a lasting and positive impact on their lives. To coordinate the details of starting your scholarship, contact Addison Trail Guidance Counselor Shane Cole at scole@dupage88.net or 630-628-3322.

Stay connected with District 88 and Addison Trail


Willowbrook alumni
Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service Awards program
The alumni and staff members who helped make Willowbrook the great school it is today are recognized annually through the school’s Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service Awards program.

To view the Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service Award recipients, go to www.dupage88.net/DistinguishedAwards.

To nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service Awards program, go to www.dupage88.net/DistinguishedAwardsForm.

Athletic Hall of Fame
Founded in 2010, the Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout Willowbrook student-athletes. A screening committee comprised of current and former coaches, staff members, Athletic Booster Club members and community representatives selects the Willowbrook Warriors who are inducted each year.

To view the Athletic Hall of Fame recipients, go to www.dupage88.net/AthleticHallofFameInductees.

To nominate someone for the Athletic Hall of Fame, go to www.dupage88.net/AthleticHallofFameForm.

Sharing alumni successes
Addison Trail wants to highlight the successes of all alumni! We want to share your accomplishments with students, staff, parents/guardians and community members. Fill out the form at www.dupage88.net/District88Alumni, and you could be featured in our electronic District 88 Newsletter and on our website and social media!

Join an organization
There are several organizations you can join that benefit Willowbrook students. To see information/details about the groups below, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/46.

  1. Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
  2. Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO)
  3. Athletic Booster Club (To become a member of the Willowbrook Athletic Booster Club, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/983.)
  4. Music Booster Club (To support the Willowbrook Music Booster Club through a sponsorship donation, go to https://dupage88.revtrak.net/wbhs-music-boosters#/v/wbhs-music-boosters-sponsorship-donation.)
  5. Guidance Department Advisory Council
  6. Padres Unidos de Willowbrook
  7. Learning Services Parent Advisory
  8. District 88 Foundation

Start a student scholarship
One way Willowbrook alumni can give back to their alma mater is through implementing a scholarship to offer financial assistance to current students. Your support can make a lasting and positive impact on their lives. To coordinate the details of starting your scholarship, contact Willowbrook School Counselor Scott Forcash at sforcash@dupage88.net or 630-530-3420.

“Willowbrook Remembers” Veterans Memorial
Become a permanent part of school history by supporting the “Willowbrook Remembers” Veterans Memorial. Your personalized and engraved paver brick is now available to commemorate those who have served our country. Buy a regular Supporter Paver, a Dedication Paver or a special Military Service Paver to honor your or a loved one’s service to the U.S. To buy a paver, click the button below.

“Willowbrook Remembers” Veterans Memorial

Skyline (Willowbrook's student newspaper)
View the first two editions of Skyline (from 1959 and 1960), Willowbrook's student newspaper, at the link below.

FIRST TWO EDITIONS OF SKYLINE

Stay connected with District 88 and Willowbrook

To the alumni of District 88 – thank you for the positive impact you have made at Addison Trail and Willowbrook. Your legacy will help build futures for years to come, and it is through your history that we’re able to accomplish our mission of working for the continuous improvement of student achievement. Thank you for your continued support of District 88.

For questions or more information regarding District 88's alumni outreach efforts, feel free to contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.