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Thanks for Being a Part of Spring Bash

5/7/2024

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We are thrilled to announce that the event was an astounding success, raising $170,000 for Whitney Young High School! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this amazing accomplishment.

To everyone who joined us at Venue West — we hope you had a wonderful time. To our sponsors who helped make Spring Bash possible, to everyone who donated an item, bought a raffle ticket, bid on an auction item or volunteered, we thank you for supporting Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and we look forward to you attending our Whitney Young High School 50th Year Anniversary Celebration next year!! So stay tuned!




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And the winners are....

4/18/2024

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Congratulations to our 2024 lucky Spring Bash raffle winners!

Grand Prize: Ericka Alhambra
2nd Prize: Wei Feng
3rd Prize: Kendra Roberts

Thank you for your support in making the event a success! Our clubs/teams/organizations THANK YOU for your participation in the raffle.
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Your 2024 Spring Bash Raffle is  Here!

1/17/2024

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Purchase your raffle tickets here for a chance to win $10,000 as the grand prize! Second place prize is $2,500. Third place is $1,000. Tickets are $15 each and all proceeds support Whitney Young student programming.

Drawing takes place at Spring Bash on April 13, 2024. Winner need not be present. Must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket.
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Thank you Dolphin Community!

12/2/2023

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Thanks to the generosity of so many people, we raised more than $37,000 for GivingTuesday!

Thanks to you, FoWY will continue our tradition of giving back to our Dolphin Community through our Annual Fund programs.

Thanks to you, FoWY will fund dozens of programs and activities that support Whitney Young students as they prepare for college — and beyond.

We are truly grateful to our generous community.


Donate here ➡️ bit.ly/GT2023Donate

View our donors ➡️ bit.ly/GT2023ThankYou

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Welcome to FoWY — FALL 2023

9/24/2023

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Welcome to the Friends of Whitney Young (FoWY) community! We are a dedicated group of parents, students, alumni, faculty, and staff working for the  betterment of Whitney Young High School.

We are officially in Back to School mode, which means we’ll be hosting monthly get-togethers and social events for Whitney Young parents and guardians. We’re thrilled to bring some of these events throughout the Chicago area and support our school through various events and campaigns.
 
“Giving back. Paying forward!” is our slogan, and we hope you will join us as we work together for the benefit of all of our children.
 
Look for information from FoWY in the Whitney Young Weekly, which is sent each Sunday night to your email. If you are not receiving the Weekly, please sign up here.


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Fall Gathering
Thursday, October 12, 2023
6:00–8:00 PM
Bunker
1515 W. Monroe
Come out for some delicious food, good conversation, and great camaraderie at our first adult social of the year! Catch up with other Whitney Young parents and guardians, and meet new ones in a casual and fun atmosphere. FoWY is providing FREE appetizers and bites, and adult beverages are available for purchase, too.
 
RSVP by clicking here.

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The Annual Fund
We are excited to launch the 2023-24 Annual Fund as we continue to DREAM BIG for our Dolphins. The Annual Fund is Friends of Whitney Young’s largest fundraising campaign, and it provides financial support through our twice-yearly Grant Request Program to fund Whitney Young’s clubs, athletic teams, and academic departments. Stay tuned for the launch as we explore new ways to give — help us DREAM BIG for our kids!

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Creating Community and Volunteering Time
FoWY is committed to building a purposeful community among our families — a community that continues to celebrate and respect the diversity among us. We want everyone to feel welcome and valuable to our school’s future when we interact. If you have ideas to share or time to give as we launch communication efforts within our community, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Team throughout the year.

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Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023

This is always a well-attended event where prospective students and parents come to visit Whitney Young High School. Join us to welcome families and show them what school spirit is all about… Dolphin style!

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Spring Bash
Saturday, April 13, 2024

7:00 PM
Venue West
Our biggest social event and fundraiser of the year takes place at beautiful Venue West, and we look forward to spending the evening with you! Help us plan a wonderful get-together by joining the Spring Bash committee. Look for more information in the Weekly or contact us at [email protected].

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Neighborhood Socials
Hosted by various members of our community, FoWY will be coordinating casual social gatherings at establishments throughout the city. These events are meant to extend our outreach to different corners of the city where our Dolphin parents reside. This year, we’ve got events planned for:

October 12 at 6:00 PM
Fall Gathering at Bunker, 1515 W Monroe
Hosted by Friends of Whitney Young

November – South Side
  • Date and location TBD

January - North Side
  • Date and location TBD

February – West Loop
  • Date and location TBD

March - Near South Side
  • Date and location TBD

May - Pilsen / West Loop / South Loop
  • Date and location TBD

Save the Dates!

Interested in hosting a neighborhood social? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected]

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Wear It Proudly Dolphins! 
Pick up your Dolphin t-shirt, hoodie, hat, and other Whitney Young swag in our school store! You can get all your school merch in the Main Office.
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