MyCommunityNOW.com
Blog Home |  Email Author  |        Welcome to MyCommunityNOW - Blogs Sign in | Join

Wake Up! Waukesha

Jay, who has lived in the Waukesha area for nearly 20 years, is an active volunteer who serves on numerous local boards and committees. He’s married to Colleen with three kids having gone through the Waukesha schools. He is the VP of a local distribution company and currently serves on several area Boards.

WEF Celebration of Excellence is...Excellent!

By Jay Walt
Wednesday, Nov 7 2007, 08:17 PM

The Waukesha Education Foundation held it's third "Celebration of Excellence" on November 4th. The theme: "Today's Students  -  Tomorrow's Stars!". This Event brings the Community together in an incredible outpouring of support for the students in our community. Business people, students, parents, elected officials, teachers, administrators,and more came to Waukesha North and were treated to an educational, colorful, and entertaining evening,

The student-driven Hall of Excellence gave us "oldsters" a peek into the happenings within the Waukesha School District classrooms. Beaming and eager to talk, these students brought their programs alive for the visitors and charmed us all in the process. They also gained a little insight in the "How to's" of preparing a trade show program and display. Definitely a "win-win" for all.

Waukesha North graciously hosted the event and their Northstar State Marching Band Champions blew the roof of the fieldhouse after dinner! Student's interacted and served dinner, tended water glasses,and brought the face of education that much closer to each table. Honorees included the WEF "Partners in Education" Heidi Laabs, and Jill and Gary Beres from Culver's - Waukesha. Former Waukesha School Board President Mr. Bill Domina presented Superintendent Mr. David Schmidt with a recognition for David's vision and support for the WEF - A standing ovation followed.

Auctions, raffles, and more completed the evening and sent attendees home commenting on "the students..."   There was little doubt that we were truly in the company of ..."Tomorrow's Stars!"    

Comments

No Comments

Leave a Comment

Please Sign In to post comment.

 
The opinions and views expressed by Community Voice writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Journal Interactive, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel or Community Newspapers. MyCommunityNow.com does not control, is not responsible for, and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of, the postings on this Web log. Readers can report objectionable content by clicking here.