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District 88 honors two students, and sponsors preview Interact Club Kermes and fall activities
Summary
Board meeting included recognition of Willowbrook and Addison Trail students Macy Thompson and Emily Moy as the district’s “80 Eight’s Best,” and Interact Club sponsors announced the Kermes Latino food festival on Oct. 4 to raise scholarships and community funds.
The District 88 Board of Education recognized two high‑school students as the district’s September 80 Eight’s Best recipients and heard community announcements about student service projects and fall events.
Willowbrook High School introduced Macy Thompson as the district recipient. School staff praised Thompson’s academic and extracurricular record: staff comments presented at the meeting said she will complete 10 Advanced Placement courses, has been an AP Scholar with distinction, serves as president of the environmental club and drum major of the marching band, and is an IHSA state qualifier in badminton. "She's a force, and I know she is destined for great things," one Willowbrook teacher is quoted in the staff statements presented to the board.
Thompson addressed the board: "First, I'd like to thank my teachers," she said, naming science teachers Sarah Phillips and Justine Bridal and her German teacher. She also thanked her parents and friends and briefly described her extracurricular interests, including lifeguarding and competitive ice hockey.
Addison Trail recognized Emily Moy as the district’s other 80 Eight’s Best honoree. Presenters read staff comments noting Moy’s academic record — 12 Advanced Placement courses, seven honors courses and dual‑credit classes — and broad extracurricular leadership: orchestra president, student‑council treasurer, color guard captain, and participation in mariachi and swim teams. The presentation said she earned ILMEA District 9 Orchestra honors and received a National Merit commendation. "Every teacher I've had has had unconditional caring for their students and unconditional support," Moy told the board.
Community and school announcements: Sponsors of Addison Trail’s Interact Club — Becca Vogt and Claire Sikta — told the board the club is a Rotary-affiliated, service‑based student organization that funds scholarships and community projects. "Last year, we were able to give $2,000 scholarships to 2 members of our club," a sponsor said. They announced this year’s Kermes Latino food festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., with tacos, tamales, tostadas and student performances; organizers said the event raised more than $3,000 last year and partners with parent groups and student music/dance ensembles.
Other school notices presented to the board included upcoming FAFSA help nights and college‑application assistance at Addison Trail, Willowbrook’s planned Feed My Starving Children mobile pack on Oct. 4 (the Willowbrook organizers told the board the goal is to pack 139,000 meals that day), and homecoming week activities at both high schools.
These items were presented to the board as recognition and information; no board action was required. The recognitions gave the board an opportunity to spotlight student achievements and community volunteer and fundraising events, and staff said more event details will be posted on the schools’ calendars.
