Willowbrook gets into the spirit of the holidays

This holiday season, Willowbrook has gotten into the spirit with several festive events.

Sounds of the Holidays

Willowbrook CenterStage members perform during the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce's Joyful Traditions on Dec. 5. They are pictured with their event sponsor, Willowbrook alumnus and lead singer for the band the Plain White T’s Tom Higgenson (center), and Higgenson's son, Lennon.

Willowbrook students perform during the school's annual Holiday Concert I on Dec. 8. Photos by Al Stasch

Willowbrook students perform during the school's annual Holiday Concert II on Dec. 10. Photos by Al Stasch

Willowbrook CenterStage members perform on the Steve Cochran Show on WGN Radio - 720 AM on Dec. 14. Photo by Henry Martens

  • On Dec. 5, Willowbrook’s CenterStage performed during the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce’s Joyful Traditions holiday event. The group was sponsored by Willowbrook alumnus Tom Higgenson, lead singer for the band the Plain White T’s. Higgenson attended Joyful Traditions with his son, Lennon, and met with the Willowbrook students.
  • On Dec. 8 and 10, Willowbrook hosted its annual Holiday Concert I and Holiday Concert II. Concert I featured 22 pieces performed by Beginning Guitar, Guitar Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Beginning Mixed Chorus, Treble Choir and Concert Choir. Concert II featured 11 pieces performed by Percussion Methods, Freshmen Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
  • On Dec. 14, Willowbrook’s CenterStage sang holiday favorites on the Steve Cochran Show on WGN Radio - 720 AM. Listen to the performance at http://tinyurl.com/h5oxkcn.

Ugly Sweater Day

Willowbrook students showcase their "ugly" holiday sweaters on Dec. 15. They are (from left) sophomore Sarah Cismesia, senior Ian Walsh and senior Kevin Miller.

Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause gets into the spirit of the season with his "ugly" holiday sweater.

On Dec. 15, Willowbrook staff and students were invited to get into the spirit of the season by wearing an “ugly” holiday sweater.

Holiday Celebration

Top and bottom: Willowbrook staff, administrators and retirees, along with Addison Trail and District 88 administrators, enjoy the school's annual Holiday Celebration on Dec. 16.

On Dec. 16, Willowbrook staff, administrators and retirees, along with Addison Trail administrators, District 88 administrators and District 88 Board of Education members, attended Willowbrook’s annual Holiday Celebration. The event was an opportunity to enjoy a lunch together and to spread holiday cheer.