District 88 celebrates African-American History Month

Throughout the month of February, Addison Trail and Willowbrook students and staff have participated in events to celebrate African-American History Month.

Addison Trail

  • The Addison Trail Black Student Union participated in the Black Student Leadership Conference on Feb. 23 at College of DuPage.
  • Students have learned about their culture through International Fest Week, a weeklong event that teaches students about various countries and culminates with the International Dance Show.
  • Students participated in Youth Equity Stewardship Series (YESS!) training from the Youth Voice Leadership Series, presented by Benjie Howard and Wade Colwell-Sandoval with the New Wilderness Project.
  • Students from Addison Trail and Willowbrook will take a field trip in March to the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Willowbrook

  • A spirit day took place on Feb. 19 to celebrate African-American History Month. The T-shirt was designed by Willowbrook senior Courtney Cager.

 

Willowbrook junior Diamond Reed and sophomore Brandon Smith speak with an admissions representative from DePaul University during the Black Student Leadership Conference on Feb. 23 at College of DuPage.

  • Willowbrook students attended the Black Student Leadership Conference on Feb. 23 at College of DuPage. During that conference, students participated in a College Admissions Panel, Student Panel, Career Exploration Panel and a Mock Admissions Activity. The students also had an opportunity to attend a college fair with more than 50 representatives from local colleges and universities.
  • Information about the history, accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans is being shared with students and staff through announcements every Monday during February.
  • Students participated in Youth Equity Stewardship Series (YESS!) training from the Youth Voice Leadership Series, presented by Benjie Howard and Wade Colwell-Sandoval with the New Wilderness Project.
  • Students from Addison Trail and Willowbrook will take a field trip in March to the DuSable Museum of African American History.