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FoWY Funds Wide Range of Programs for the 2019–2020 School Year

Each year, through the generous financial contributions from parents, alum, friends and neighbors, Friends of Whitney Young provides needed funding to a wide variety of programs in academics, arts, and athletics as well as some critical capital needs. None of these programs receive funding support from  CPS. Additionally, FoWY funds other important community events around the school such as Teacher Appreciation Day, Hot Topics and Coffee with Kenner.
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Below is a complete list of projects funded during the 2019 - 2020 school year.
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Department / Organization
Description
Funding Category
21st Century Multi Media Class
Cameras, soundproofing, tripods, lighting
Academics
Best Buddies
Music therapy sessions to support the needs of diverse learner students.
Academics
Diverse Learners
Furniture for sensory room
Academics
DUB TV
Camera, microphone
Academics
Environmental Science
Microscope cabinet
Academics
Environmental Science
Rock slides
Academics
Global Citizenship Class
Air quality monitor
Academics
Global Citizenship Class
Lapel microphones
Academics
Physics
Modular circuits
Academics
Special Olympics
Uniforms
Academics
Whitney Young
Books for Global Citizenship Class
Academics
Whitney Young
Remote Learning Technology for Teachers
Academics
Band
Professional Tenor Saxophone
Fine & Performing Arts
Choir
Dresses for Female Performers
Fine & Performing Arts
Dance
Costumes for Din Daa Daa
Fine & Performing Arts
Guitar
iPads
Fine & Performing Arts
Visual Arts Department
Large Format Scanner
Fine & Performing Arts
Aquatics, Girls
Timing System
Athletics
Basketball, Girls
Equipment
Athletics
Bowling
Bowling Balls
Athletics
Cheer
Tumbling Training and Mats
Athletics
Football
Helmets and Equipment
Athletics
Poms
Mat
Athletics
Poms
Training
Athletics
Poms
Competition Fees, Choreography
Athletics
Tennis
Equipment
Athletics
Track, Boys & Girls
Record Board
Athletics
Track, Boys & Girls
High Jump Package
Athletics
Volleyball
Posts
Athletics
Whitney Young
Weight Room Flooring & Ceiling
Athletics
Aerospace Club
NASA Project - Full Scale Rocket Kit
Clubs & Organizations
Aerospace Club
American Rocketry Challenge Equipment
Clubs & Organizations
Aerospace Club
1/4 Size Rocket Kit for NASA Project
Clubs & Organizations
Aerospace Club
Rover for Rocket Launch
Clubs & Organizations
Business Professionals of America Club
Registration Fees
Clubs & Organizations
Chess
Chess Master
Clubs & Organizations
Math Team
Dues and Fees for North Suburban Math League
Clubs & Organizations
Mock Trial
Registration Fees for Multiple Trial Competitions
Clubs & Organizations
Robotics Club
CNC Router
Clubs & Organizations
Science Olympiads
Entrance Fees for Multiple Competitions, plus Equipment
Clubs & Organizations
Screen Printing Club
Equipment, Materials, Software
Clubs & Organizations
The Young Voices
Sheet Music
Clubs & Organizations
Whitney Young
Teacher Office Cubicles
School Improvement
Counseling Department
In-School Therapeutic Sessions
WY Special Projects
Staff BBQ
Food, etc.
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Screenagers, Part 2
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Tim Wise - Speaker for "White Privilege"
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Alumni Coat Drive
WY Special Projects
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CHICAGO, IL 60607
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