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FoWY Funds Wide Range of Programs for the 2020–2021 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. The Campaign for Whitney Young reached its goal this year of $500,000 and we funded the resurfacing of our tennis courts. In addition, this year our community needs expanded because of COVID, remote learning and a focus on DEI at Whitney Young. Therefore Friends was called upon to provide funding for remote learning technology, virtual Open House, care packages, specialty professional development and to provide support for three teachers to become DEI coordinators at Whitney Young. Over $300,000 was allocated to these programs and projects this year and it could not have happened with you! 
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Below is a complete list of projects funded during the 2020-21 school year. 
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Department / Organization
Description
Funding Category
Japanese program
Open a new chapter of Japanese National Honors Socieity 
Academics
DUB TV
Equipment and materials to enhance the quality of DUB TV productions
Academics
Writing Center
Books to support student workshops on executive functioning amidst the challenges of COVID.
Academics
Honors Engineering & Design
Tablets and other technology so that students can create APPs.
Academics
Biotech/Forensics Class
Cutting edge online forensic science lab activity tool
Academics
Dance Program
Dance costumes
Arts
Dance Program
Master class with choreographer who teaches Dunham technique
Arts
Piano
Uniform for piano students to wear during performances
Arts
Guitar
Recording station in the guitar room to provide students with pro-level recordings in a group/band setting
Arts
Orchestra
Digital workstation software for Music Production class
Arts
Girls Softball
Helmets for each athlete
Athletics
Girls Track & Field
Run rocket - a spring resistance training device 
Athletics
Girls JV Basketball
Uniforms and warm up top
Athletics
Boys Track
Singlets and shorts
Athletics
Girls Swim
Computer and software
Athletics
Animal Rescue
Volunteering trips to animal sanctuary
Clubs & Organizations
Sailing team
Equipment and regatta fees for the new Whitney Young Sailing Team
Clubs & Organizations
Business Professionals of America
BPA national competition fees and expenses
Clubs & Organizations
Science Olympiads
Registration fees for Science Olympiad competition
Clubs & Organizations
Esports Team
Components for 6 gaming capable computers and various accessories
Clubs & Organizations
Aerospace Club
Design, build and launch a rocket and drone with the help of NASA for the national competition
Clubs & Organizations
Chemistry Olympiads
Lab equipment and materials for team to organize the first city-wide chemistry competition event
Clubs & Organizations
Robotics Club
Batteries and charger for Robotics Team to compete in worldwide competitions
Clubs & Organizations
Poms
Jackets for Whitney Young POMS team
Clubs & Organizations
Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon study materials
Clubs & Organizations
Greenhouse
Improve Whitney Young greenhouse and create art installation 
School Improvements
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Fresh paint on hallways and lobby walls and doors
School Improvements
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Refresh Whitney Young project in 1st floor hallways and lobby
School Improvements
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Roller shades for 1st floor offices
School Improvements
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Tennis courts installation
School Improvements
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Professional development workshop for Whitney Young teachers 
Teacher Support
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Teacher Appreciation Day gifts
Teacher Support
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Faculty retirement books
Teacher Support
Whitney Young
Support creation of care packages for Whitney Young Seniors
Whitney Young Special Project
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Provide closed captioning on  Whitney Young Open House video
Whitney Young Special Project
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Stipend to support 3 DEI coordinators at Whitney Young
Whitney Young Special Project
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Laptops, web cams, iPad cases and holders, web conferenceing software for remote learning
Whitney Young Special Project
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8th Grade Luncheon
Whitney Young Special Project
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Senior Luncheon
Whitney Young Special Project
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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