Saying goodbye

This April, Aquinas said goodbye to a beloved member of the Falcon community. Brandi Williford passed away on April 13, 2022. Brandi had been a faculty member of Aquinas since 1996. In her over 20 year career, she served in several different roles. From drama teacher, yearbook and ASB Moderator, to community relations director. However, her passion was always in the theater. She served as director of a number of productions such as Willie's Diner, MASH, Our Miss Brooks, Bye Bye Birdie, Lumberjacks and Wedding bells, Beauty and Beast, Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz, and numerous others. Brandi changed students’ lives both on and off the stage. During her over 20 year Aquinas career, she was a mentor and guide to so many students. She stayed connected with alumni long past their time at Aquinas and many considered her a role model and friend. She was a person who always wanted to help and any event she worked on was pure magic. She left an indelible mark on the hearts of alumni, colleagues, family and friends. Her tireless dedication and impeccable work has helped shape Aquinas into what it is today and her impact on the Aquinas community will be felt for generations. You will be forever missed Miss Will!!!

Brandi Williford loved helping students become the best versions of themselves. She believed this could be done through leadership, hard work, and most importantly, daring to be great! The Brandi Fund has been established by her friends and family to enable deserving students to receive the opportunities they deserve here at Aquinas High School. Please consider supporting Brandi's vision by making a gift to the Brandi Fund today.

The Brandi Fund