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FoWY Funds Wide Range of Programs for the 2018–2019 School Year

Each year, through the generous financial contributions to the Annual Fund, Friends of Whitney Young provides funding to a variety of clubs, sports, organizations and classrooms for needs that are not covered by CPS. For the 2018-2019 school year 28 funding requests were met. We were able to provide funding to the 7th grade Environmental Science,  literacy software support for English Language Learners, funding for the Anti-Bias workshop and a lighting console for the Whitney Young Auditorium to name a few.

Additionally, we fund other important programs around the school such as the Freshman Connection, Teacher Appreciation Day and Coffee with Dr. Kenner.

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
AP World History & Global Citizenship
Oversized Walk-on Map of Asia, Conference Fee
Academics
English Language Learners
Literacy Software Support for English Language Learners
Academics
Physics
Scientific Calculators
Academics
Science
Specialized Polarizing Microscopes
Academics
Science
Digital Camera that enables the teacher to project slides onto classroom screens and improve instruction
Academics
Art Department
Photo Backdrop and Stands
Fine & Performing Arts
Band
Chamber Music
Fine & Performing Arts
Dance
Registration Fee for Illinois High School Dance Festival
Fine & Performing Arts
Guitar
Guitar Room Lighting
Fine & Performing Arts
Music
Updated Music Scanning and OCR Software
Fine & Performing Arts
Orchestra
Various Mariachi Band Instruments
Fine & Performing Arts
Theater
Light Console in Theater
Fine & Performing Arts
Theater
Theater Sound and Lighting Booth Furniture
Fine & Performing Arts
Aquatics
Strength and Conditioning Stretch Cords and Sliders
Fine & Performing Arts
Aquatics
Racing Lane Lines
Fine & Performing Arts
Aquatics
Power Towers
Fine & Performing Arts
Athletics
Digital Scoring Table
Fine & Performing Arts
Bandminton
Badminton Rackets and Equipment
Athletics
Basketball, Girls
Uniforms
Athletics
Cheer
Tumbling Sessions
Athletics
Poms
Uniforms & Equipment
Athletics
Poms
Training
Athletics
Soccer, Boys
Soccer Goals
Athletics
Soccer, Girls
Uniforms & Equipment
Athletics
Tennis
Tennis Ball Machine
Athletics
Track and Field, Boys & Girls
Ten Hurdles (for new Athletic Field)
Athletics
Volleyball
Nets
Athletics
Aerospace Club
Rocket Motors and Registration Fees
Clubs & Organizations
Chess Team
Training by a Chess Master
Clubs & Organizations
Mock Trial
Registration Fees for (4) Mock Trial Events
Clubs & Organizations
Model UN
Delegate Fees for the Columbia University Model UN Conference and Expo
Clubs & Organizations
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Blankets
Clubs & Organizations
Science Olympiads
Registration Fees
Clubs & Organizations
Science Olympiads
Supplies
Clubs & Organizations
Counseling Department
DJ for Decision Day
WY Special Projects
Faculty / Staff Breakfast
Food and Beverage for Back to School Breakfast
WY Special Projects
Fall Gathering
Food for Fall Gathering at Park Tavern
WY Special Projects
Graduation
Refreshments for Musicians and Singers
WY Special Projects
Nurse's Office
Hoyer Lift to Assist Students with Transferring Needs
WY Special Projects
Teacher Appreciation Day
Luncheon for Teacher Appreciation Day
WY Special Projects
Teacher Training
Training
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Refreshments for Hot Topics
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Anti Bias Workshops
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Coffee with Dr. Kenner
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Documentary - "Health Undocumented"
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Lecterns and Mic Mounts
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Solar Shades
WY Special Projects
Whitney Young
Library Furniture
WY Special Projects
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Friends of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (FoWY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 38-3646059