On May 18, Willowbrook celebrated the end of the 2016-17 school year with its annual Senior Recognition Assembly.
During the assembly, seniors were honored for their achievements in a variety of areas. Awards and recognitions included athletic accomplishments, scholarships, department awards for Outstanding Seniors, Human Relations Awards, National Merit Scholars, National Honor Society, District 88’s Best, Illinois State Scholars, President's Award for Educational Achievement, leadership and service recognitions and more. Willowbrook senior Isis Perez received the Warrior Award. That award honors someone within the Willowbrook community who has shown great strength and determination.
The 2016-17 staff retirees were highlighted as well. They are Jayme Gerue, Peter Ginter, Geri Hayes, James Janos, Darlene Pollack and Jeffrey Reher. To read more about the retirees, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3428.
The District 88 Foundation also presented mini-grants to staff members for the fourth year. That financial support will allow staff to develop a variety of instructional opportunities to benefit students. The foundation is proud to give more than $3,700 to Willowbrook and District 88 staff members this year. The recipients are:
Program: To see the program from the assembly with the names of the honorees, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3446.
Video: To watch the Senior Recognition Assembly, go to https://www.dupage88.net/wbsenior.
Photos: To see a photo album from the assembly, go to http://tinyurl.com/lr5bm36.