Willowbrook hosts 5th annual Student Wellness Day

Top left: Willowbrook freshman Aminah Ahmed gets her blood pressure checked by Mikko Bernardo, a COD Nursing student, during Willowbrook's 5th annual Student Wellness Day on April 16. Top middle: Willowbrook sophomore Anas Salman (left) and senior John Morser prepare healthy snacks for students during the event as part of The Brook Catering Co., which is comprised of Willowbrook students who are enrolled in culinary courses at the school. Top right: Willowbrook sophomore Dianna Salgado plays a game at the Life Goes On booth during the event. Bottom left: Willowbrook senior Dana Sasenick (left) and sophomore Kayla Beitzel try their hand at a teambuilding exercise at the U.S. Army booth. Bottom right: Willowbrook senior Ivan De Anda (left) participates in an activity at the ThinkFirst booth.

On April 16, Willowbrook hosted its 5th annual Student Wellness Day to promote health and well-being for students.

Each physical education, driver’s education and health class attended the event, which consisted of booths and stations set up in the school’s field house. About 20 local organizations and businesses provided students with information about various aspects of health, wellness and safety.