Willowbrook names March recipient of 88’s Best recognition

Raymond Gajardo (pictured at right, with Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause) has been named as Willowbrook’s March recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his outstanding work in the performing arts/electives.

Gajardo, a senior, was recognized during the March 18 District 88 Board of Education meeting. To watch his 88’s Best presentation, and to read more about Gajardo, click on the video above.

• District 88 values the hard work and achievements of students and wants to make sure students are honored and recognized for their accomplishments. The District 88 Board of Education and administration created the 88’s Best award to highlight students’ success. That award recognizes nine Addison Trail and nine Willowbrook students each school year for reaching their personal best in various areas. Recipients are honored during a District 88 Board of Education meeting in one of the following areas: academics, highly improved performance, extracurricular activities, service work or performing arts/electives. They receive an 88’s Best glass sculpture and a certificate to a local restaurant.