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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.

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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
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