Three Willowbrook students receive West Suburban Conference GRIT Award

(From left) Willowbrook sophomores Matthew Somers, Paul Goschy and Erica Seeman are recognized during the West Suburban Conference Activities Directors and Principals second annual GRIT Award event on Feb. 1.

On Feb. 1, the West Suburban Conference Activities Directors and Principals hosted the second annual GRIT Award event at Main Event Entertainment in Warrenville. That program recognizes students in the conference who have made positive changes in their life for their dedication to improving their choices to help them be successful in school and beyond.

Recipients were given a certificate and also were able to invite a staff member who has helped them make better decisions. The three Willowbrook students below received the GRIT Award.

• Sophomore Matthew Somers
• Sophomore Paul Goschy
• Sophomore Erica Seeman

Willowbrook staff members who were invited by the students to attend the event are Matt Zaucha, David Fergerson and Maggie Lamb.