District 88 Board of Education recognizes students for fall State-level accomplishments

During its Dec. 17 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education recognized 18 students from Addison Trail and Willowbrook for their State-level achievements from the fall season of the 2018-2019 school year.

The students listed below were honored and given a certificate for their accomplishments. To watch the recognition ceremony, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/9659 (under "State Recognitions").

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THE RECOGNITION CEREMONY (under "State Recognitions")

Addison Trail – Theatre

Addison Trail teacher and Theatre Director Anna McSweeney (center) with Connor White (left) and Rosemarie Mercado (right).

  • Rosemarie Mercado-IHSTF All-State production (Cast/Ensemble)
  • Connor White-IHSTF All-State production (Cast/Ensemble)

Addison Trail – Football

Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden (left) with John Daniels (right).

  • John Daniels-IHSFCA All-State

Willowbrook – Football

Willowbrook Football Head Coach Nick Hildreth (center) with Scott Tumilty, Matthew Knudtson, Mohammad Ayesh, Samuel Tumilty (left to right).

  • Samuel Tumilty-IHSFCA Academic All-State, IHSFCA All-State, News Gazette All-State Special Mention, Edgy Tim All-State
  • Scott Tumilty-IHSFCA Academic All-State, IHSFCA All-State Honorable Mention, News Gazette All-State Special Mention
  • Matthew Knudtson-IHSFCA Academic All-State
  • Mohammad Ayesh-IHSFCA Academic All-State

Willowbrook – Golf

Willowbrook teacher and Golf Coach James White (left) with Emma Rattana (right).

  • Emma Rattana-IHSA Girls Golf; second female in Willowbrook history to make it to state and first freshman to reach state finals (for Girls Golf)

Willowbrook – Cross-Country

Willowbrook teacher and Cross-Country Coach Clyde Ware (left) with Victoria Palma (right).

  • Victoria Palma-IHSA Girls Cross-Country, with fastest 3A time in Willowbrook history (running 17:50.93, averaging 5:57 per mile)

Willowbrook Special Olympics

Front row (left to right)- Brian May, Jonathan Ramos, Jonathan Leal
Back row (left to right)- Jack Tincknell, Maria Gonzalez, Tiffany Linwood (Willowbrook teacher and Special Olympics Coach), Joseph Bertuca, Madelyn Tincknell.

  • Maria Gonzalez-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Jonathan Ramos-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Joseph Bertuca-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Angel Vazquez-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Jonathan Leal-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Brian May-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Madelyn Tincknell-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Jack Tincknell-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Mohammad Salamah-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games
  • Dania Salamah-Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games

Addison Trail-Willowbrook Swimming and Diving

Willowbrook teacher and Swimming Coach Tara Murphy (left- standing) with Amy Martello (right- standing), Elissa Haake (left) and Mary Elizabeth Hessler (right).

  • Elissa Haake-IHSA Girls Swimming & Diving
  • Mary Elizabeth Hassler-IHSA Girls Swimming & Diving