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Woodland Education Foundation
Our Mission:
It shall be the mission of the Woodland Education Foundation to acquire and distribute financial and other resources to the Woodland School District. These resources shall be used for programs and projects designed to enhance or supplement Woodland educational programs and provide extended educational opportunities.
Meeting Info.:
The first Wednesday of the month (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.); 7:00p.m.; H.S. Conference Room (in west wing)
Honors & Events:
Excellence In Education
The Excellence in Education award honors one faculty member annually for their dedication to the educational process and their genuine concern and interest for all students at Woodland School. Recipients must be activiely teaching on staff, have a minumum of ten years teaching experience at Woodland School, and be a positive role model for Woodland students. The recipient for 2012 will be announced in Spring 2012. Previous recipients were:Gary Robbins, 2000; Barbara McKeever, 2001; Bill Bretzman, 2002; Mary Ann Farrar, 2003; Georgia Campbell, 2004; Rick Knuffman, 2005; Janet Durre, 2006; Deborah Porter, 2007; Gloria Jurczak, 2008; Marti Highsmith, 2009; Margaret Finlen-Jenkins, 2010; Lori Miller, 2011.
Trivia Night (March 16, 2012)
Trivia Night will be March 16, 2012 at the K of C Hall in Streator from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Proceeds go to the WEF Scholarship Fund. Call Larry Martell at 815-672-7640 or click here to email your information for reserving a table.
Donkey Basketball (March 30, 2012)
Donkey Basketball is an exciting and hilarious family event where everyone is left wondering who is more stubborn -- the players or the animals. Determination and flexibility are the key. This school year, our Donkey Basketball Game will be held on March 30, 2012 in the Woodland High School gymnasium from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Hall of Fame Assembly & Banquet (April 20, 2012)
Nominations are being taken for alumni of Woodland High School who have attained distinction in their lifetime achievements for induction into the Woodland Education Foundation Hall of Fame. If you would like to nominate someone, please click on the Hall of Fame Nomination Form link at the top right of this frame or contact the Woodland District office at (815)672-5974. Forms are due back in the school's main office by December 15, 2011. You can also forward your completed nomination form as an attachment to email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Instructions: 1) Click on nomination form link above, 2) Complete the PDF form that appears, 3) Save it on your computer as a PDF file, 4) Open your email like you normally would and attach the saved file, 5)Hit send button.
Past inductees include: 1998 Robert G. Appel, Class of 1955; Nancy (Sass) Scotillo, Class of 1967; Shelly (Groom) Donahue, Class of 1975; 1999 Robert Brauner, Class of 1964; Greg Tullis, Class of 1977; 2000 Jerry Daugherity, Class of 1955; Jean Gaspardo, Class of 1965; Mary Beth (Ruff) Voights, Class of 1976; 2001 Don Mounce, Class of 1973; Bill Gaff, Class of 1975; 2002 Warren Schneider, Class of 1965; Susan Turner, Class of 1967; David Wampler, Class of 1978; 2003 Vincent Luckey, Class of 1964; Steven Christopher, Class of 1970; Charles Luckey, Class of 1971; 2004 Raymond Defenbaugh, Class of 1964; Clarke Earley, Class of 1979; Diane (Quick) Becker; 2005 Will Redd, Class of 1964; Marilyn (Gaspardo) Bertsch, Class of 1971; Patricia (Elliott) Decker, Class of 1973; 2006 Dale Sass, Class of 1970, Charles Glisson, Class of 1973; Julie (Shaw) Arizzi, Class of 1983; 2007 Kenneth Negray, Class of 1970; Kathy (Shaw) Losey, Class of 1976; Kenneth Beutke, Class of 1980; 2008 Edith (Decker) Dady, Class of 1957; Arlene (Gaspardo) Martell, Class of 1961; Stephen Rittenhouse, Class of 1977; 2009 Scott Groom, Class of 1978; Jerry Ftacek, Class of 1970; Mary Jane (Russow) Funke, Class of 1966; 2010 Steve Zurlinden, Class of 1971; Glenn Cunningham, Class of 1982; Jesse Ruff, Class of 1983; 2011 Ralph Cole, Class of 1978.
Honors Night
Our Members:
Larry Martell (President); Vicki Walter (Secretary); Heather Perhach (Treasurer); Margaret Finlen-Jenkins; Lynn Kimpling; Lori Miller; Melissa Ruff