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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Willowbrook remembers a true Warrior Student Abdul Jalal passes away By Dee Longfellow
FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT
Last week, The Independent learned that Willowbrook student Abdul Jalal had passed away on Sept. 19, 2016. Following is a message released by Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause: “At Willowbrook High School, one of our mottos is ‘One school. One family.’ “And it was never more apparent that our students, staff and community members truly live the Warrior Code of being respectful, responsible and engaged than when we recently lost one of our students. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming, and it’s that level of coming together that makes Willowbrook such an amazing place. “Our hearts go out to the family members and friends of Willowbrook student Abdul Jalal, who passed away on Sept. 19. It is always difficult to lose a member of our Willowbrook family, and we will continue to help each other through this difficult time. “Abdul was a true Willowbrook Warrior in every sense of the word and made an impact throughout Willowbrook High School. Abdul always brought a smile to those around him, and his contagious enthusiasm will forever be part of our school. “I am honored and privileged to be a principal in such a caring community, and I thank you for your continued support of Willowbrook.” With Warrior Pride, Dan Krause Willowbrook Principal
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Willowbrook presents Homecoming Court 2016
During the Homecoming Pep Assembly on Sept. 16, members of the Homecoming Court were crowned. They are (from left) Class of 2017 Sam Otake and Olivia Eder; Class of 2018 Justice Ceh and Rachel Joyce; Class of 2019 Scott Tumilty and Sydney Wilson; and Class of 2020 Jack Carey and Emy Hayes. Story and more photos inside this issue.
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