FoWY Funds Wide Range of Programs for the 2016–2017 School Year
In this 2016/17 academic year, the FoWY Annual Fund has provided essential resources that help ensure a high quality educational experience for all 2200 Whitney Young students. We have provided over $50,000 so far this year in funding to these programs based on their requests to us.
Below is the complete list of school clubs, organizations, teams and classroom projects that were funded through this year’s grant funding process. |
|
Department / Organization |
Description |
Funding Category |
Whitney M. Young Yearbook |
Photography Equipment |
Clubs & Organizations |
Tennis, Boys and Girls |
Tennis Nets, Ball Hoppers, Net Crank, and Targets |
Athletics |
WYMHS Chamber Orchestra |
Stipend for Composer, Sam Stryke (to compose a piece in cinematic style for performance at final concert) |
Fine & Performing Arts |
Whitney Young Orchestra / Chamber Music |
Microphones (for amplification during Open House performances and other performances) |
Fine & Performing Arts |
Custodial Department |
Furniture and Big Item Moving Equipment |
Facilities |
Art Department |
Frames (to exhibit student artwork throughout the school) |
Classroom Projects and Improvements |
Chess Team |
Training with a Chess Master |
Clubs & Organizations |
Volleyball, Girls |
New Net System (includes two poles, net, antennas, referee stand, pole pads, serving machine, and volleyballs) |
Athletics |
Cross Country, Girls |
New Warm-Ups |
Athletics |
Diverse Learners Department |
Ventra Cards (part of Community Based Instructions which includes using public transportation) |
Classroom Projects |
Special Olympics Sports Teams |
Game Uniforms for Special Olympics Basketball and Volleyball Teams |
Athletics |
Project Blanket |
Materials for No-sew Fleece Blankets (for homeless shelters around Chicago) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Band |
High Quality Microphones and Audio Interface (for classroom band recording purposes) |
Classroom Projects and Improvements |
Lacrosse, Girls |
Uniforms (to meet Illinois Women's Lacrosse regulations) |
Athletics |
Pom Squad |
Leotards, Music Copyright, and DJs for Competition |
Athletics |
Art and School Beautification Club (aka Art Club) |
HP DesignJet Printer (to produce posters, etc. for school) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Model UN |
Overnight Conference at Northwestern University (in addition to self-funded conference at Notre Dame or in the DC area) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Business Professionals of America |
Attendance at Regional, State, and National Competitions |
Clubs & Organizations |
Softball |
Equipment (to increase safe play of the game) |
Athletics |
Eco Club |
Basic Supplies for Maintaining Animals at WY (timers, water pups, misting systems, and vinyl) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Eco Club and Maker Spacer |
Carvey (to be housed in the Maker Space) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Art Club/Honors Drawing/AP Studio Drawing |
iPads (for integration of art making technology into AP and Honors Drawing and Painting curriculum) |
Classroom Projects and Improvements |
Swim Team |
(2) Touch Pads (to upgrade outdated equipment) |
Athletics |
Technology |
Maker Lab Equipment (cross-curricular initiative by the Science and Art Departments) |
Classroom Projects and Improvements |
Soccer, Boys and Girls |
New Goals (to meet current standards) |
Athletics |
Graphic Design, AP Photography, Film & Video |
(5) DSLR Cameras (for use in the digital art classes and extracurricular) |
Classroom Projects and Improvements |
Whitney Young Ted-Ed Club |
Light Up Logo (for school-wide speaking event) |
Clubs & Organizations |
Guys and Dolls Dance Company |
Lighting, Tech Crew, and Marley Tape (for Up Close and Personal show) |
Classroom Projects & Improvements |
Robotics Team |
Competition Fees and Equipment |
Clubs & Organizations |
Girl Up |
Half the Sky Book |
Clubs & Organizations |
Chinese Language and Culture Club |
Chinese Games |
Clubs & Organizations |
Spring Dance Show |
iPad |
Fine and Performing Arts |
Boys Track/Cross Country |
New Uniforms |
Athletics |
French Club |
Crepe Maker |
Clubs & Organizations |
The Young Company |
Equipment (scrim for the stage, properties organizational storage equipment, dedicated camera, power tools, art crew organizational supplies, and lighting for make-up area) |
Fine and Performing Arts |
The Young Company |
Costume Organization and Cleaning System |
Fine and Performing Arts |
Guitar |
Electric Drum Set |
Fine and Performing Arts |
