Woodruff High School Alumni Peoria Illinois
LEGAL NOTICE
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
DATE: June 10, 2023
LOCATION: WOODRUFF Commons
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
Open House and School Tours 12:00 p,m. to 3 p.m.
MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING CAN VOTE FOR OFFICERS FOR THE COMING YEAR.
OPEN HOUSE AND DISPLAY OF THE NEW SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED AT WHS.
DATE: APRIL 20, 2023
TIME: 4 p.m
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WHSAA BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE @ WOODRUFF
OCTOBER 11, 2022
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
DECEMBER NO MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2023
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
MARCH14, 2023
APRIL 11, 2023
Click here for the WHSAA Annual Newsletter Spring 2020
Click here for the 2019 Spring Newsletter April 2019
Click here for the 2018 Spring Newsletter March 2018
Our 80th Birthday Party was a success! Over 350 people attended the celebration.
Click here for the 2017 Spring Newsletter MARCH 2019
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 ARE DUE MARCH 31, 2020.
Please send nominations to: IKE MALSON
WHSAA
P O BOX 10625
PEORIA, IL 61614
WHSAA ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI FOR 2019
Ray Picl-Class of 1947
WHSAA ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI FOR 2018
John Helmick-Class of 1960
WHSAA ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI FOR 2017
Colonel Edward Koechle-Class of 1954 Deceased November 2014
Walter Young II-Class of 1991
Woodruff Alumni Scholarships Awarded in 2017
$20,500 in scholarships awarded by your alumni association this year.
Thanks to the continued generosity by Woodruff alumni and prudent investment of prior donations your association has awarded the following scholarships and grants.
10 $500 scholarships to WCTC students
6 $250 grant packages to WCTC students
7 $2,000 traditional scholarships to former Woodruff High School students
The total amount of scholarships this year exceeds $20,500.
Since 2008 your association has awarded over $149,500 in scholarships and grants. Thank you to the alumni and friends who continue to support Woodruff students.
WHSAA Scholarships for 2018
In 2018 your association awarded $15,000 in scholarships or grants.
Four $2000 scholarships for students who graduated from Woodruff or would have graduated from Woodruff.
Eleven $500 scholarships to Woodruff Career and Technical Center students.
Six $250 vocational grants to help with expenses when entering the workforce.
Since 2008 your association has awarded over $164,500 in scholarships and grants. Thank you to the many alums who continue to support the Scholarship Fund.
WOODRUFF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2019
$17,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2019
$8,000 in traditional scholarships to former Woodruff students
15 $500 to WCTC students
6 $250 grants to WCTC students for supplies to enter the workforce
Traditional Scholarships to former Woodruff students 2019
Kim Knollenberg-Methodist College Sierra Jackson-Methodist College
Kashena Cook-ICC
WCTC Scholarships 2019
Paige Harper-ICC Kaydem Shaw-ICC Michael Hertz-University of Missouri
Jazmin Nichols-ICC Janyitena Nichols-ICC Danasha’ James-ICC
Thalia Moreno-ICC Anisha Patterson-ICC Ward Taylor-ICC
A Word About Dues
The finances of the WHSAA are split into two categories. The categories are the Scholarship account which includes investments providing annual income supplemented with donations by members, and the Operating Funds obtained through annual membership dues. The Scholarship account pays for educational expenses. These funds are restricted by 501 (c) 3 tax rules. Operating Funds are used to keep the WHSAA organization functioning. The annual newsletter represents the largest operating expense. There are costs to maintaining our website, normal postage and stationery. Seed money is also needed to prepay for items like the catering for the spring banquet or branding artifacts. The online dues payment procedures that we once had through Alumni Research in Florida were lost when that company went bankrupt. Since then we have relied on receiving dues via traditional mailings to our post office box. Not surprisingly, dues collections have dropped and the outlook for our Operating Funds continues to diminish. Financial Secretary, Jim Ulrich, has plotted our financial trajectory and projects that with steady expenses but diminishing dues income, our Operating Funds will be gone in about five years. While the situation is not critical, we would like to reverse that trend. We are a small, volunteer organization and do not send out dues notices to those who pay the $15 annual fee. If it has been over a year year since you submitted your dues, please consider mailing $15 to: Woodruff High School Alumni Association, PO Box 10625, Peoria, IL 61612.
Thank you for your support.
Mark Claver
WHSAA Vocational Grant Program
Five students are eligible to receive $250 vocational specific assistance grants as these students move into the workforce or further training at ICC. A representative of WHSAA meets with the student at a vocational supply store to assist in the purchase of clothing, safety shoes, tools, etc. All graduates of Woodruff Career and Technical Center can be recommended for these grants.
WHSAA Vocational or Alternative High School Scholarships
Students who have received instruction at the Woodruff Career and Technical Center and are moving on to a degree or certificate focused on higher education are eligible for this $500 scholarship. This year four scholarships were awarded.
WHSAA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2021
Your alumni association will award the following scholarships for 2021. The recipients will be announced in the next few weeks.
WHSAA SCHOLARSHIPS- 3-$2000 SCHOLARSHIPS $6,000
Josh Harris
Isiah Thorton
Maxine Jones
WCTC SCHOLARSHIPS-8-$500 SCHOLARSHIPS $4,000
Amaya Bunting-Richwoods
Dana Cruz-Richwoods
Tyson Heerman-Peoria High
Jaqualine Mendez-Peoria High
Yair Naples-Manual
Daziah Ware-Peoria High
Queriante Warfield-Peoria High
6 GRANTS FOR VOCATIONAL SUPPLIES-$250 $1,500
Eric Brown-Peoria High
Ariel Chaney-Manual
Asia Howard-Knoxville Center/Peoria High
Isiah Kelly-Peoria High
Estefania Melchor-Richwoods
Maria Ocegueda-Peoria High
$11,500 TOTAL
WHSAA AWARDS 2022 SCHOLARSHIPS
WHSAA-$2000 This is to a former Woodruff High School student.
Neidra Davis 1995
WCTC-14 students $500 This is for furthering education. ICC etc.
Bakama Diakite-Criminal Justice
Jaelyn Sellers-Culinary
Dina Marie Brown-Criminal Justice
Markeisha Watkins-Culinary
Taya Bates-Criminal Justice
Justus Omowuni-Health Occupations
Symone Baptiste-Health Science
Heavyn Allen-Health Occupations
Jenna Silaggi-Certified Nursing Assistant
Mia Ankenbouer-Emergency Services
Joseph Heerman-Emergency Services
Anahy Lopez-Certified Nursing Assistant
Airehunna Sanders-Hairbraiding/Nail Tech
Ariada Carachuri-Psychology
WCTC- 7 students $250 grant This is for students entering the workforce for tools, supplies etc.
Javon Brewer-Barbering
Kwanesha O’Neal-Cosmetology
Esperansa_Cosmetology
Adam Long-Construction
QuanTaya Beck-Cosmetology
Chaniya Ferguson-Cosmetology
Kailey Cassidy-Cosmetology
Total $10,750
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WOODRUFF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR 2023
WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP $1000
Kim Hudgins-Nursing
WCTC SCHOLARSHIPS $500 $6,500
Camrie Gilbert-Nursing
Kaleigha Grant-Health Occupations
Alaysia Jennings-Cosmetology
Nayeli Uribe-Criminal Justice
Rachel Kollar-Criminal Justice
Tabria Smith-Cosmetology
Ciasiab Yang-Health Occupations
Yuliana Figueroa-Villanueva-Culinary
Melvion Wren-Engineering
Ryan Winget-Engineering
Caleb Wolfe-Construction
Roshlen Barcimo-Criminal Justice
Reyna Maciel-Criminal Justice
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WCTC Grant Recipients-$250 This is for tools, supplies etc. $2,000
Kevin Crawford-WBL, CDL
Alfonso Barajas-WBL, Welding
Braulino Vargas-WBL,Electrician
Deontay Reynolds-WBL,Construction
Jada Alexander-Warr-Hair
J C Preciado-Cosmetology
Keontray Clayborn-Criminal Justice
George Conway-Barber
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ALUMNI RESEARCH BANKRUPTCY
Alumni who ordered yearbooks from Alumni Research have received a letter from the United States Bankruptcy Court in Tampa, FL stating that Robert Laping of Alumni Research has filed for bankruptcy. If you need information the trustee can be reached at 813-814-0836.
Class of 1953 Alumni page
The ’53 class has an excellent alumni website that is maintained by one of the class members. Other classes might be interested in developing a website. Please contact WHSAA for further information.
1953 website 1953whs.webs.com
CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS AT WCTC SERVE LUNCHES.
Lunch is served on certain Thursdays by the Culinary Arts students.
Time: 11:00-1:00
Location: Warrior Way Cafe
Cost: $5.00
Email WCTC to make a reservation. WarriorWayCafe@PSD150.org
Former Woodruff principal passes
Dr. Russ McDavid passed on August 26, 2020 in Colorado. He left Woodruff to reside in Colorado in 1982.
Former Woodruff coach and teacher has passed.
Jim Ingold passed May 30, 2022.
Ralph Ginn passed on September 15, 2022. He taught and coached for 35 years at Woodruff.
Connie Sullivan passed on December 15, 2022. 1992-2005 at Woodruff
Jerry McDermed passed on April 27, 2023. 1959-1977 at Woodruff
Deborah Favus passed on June 3, 2023. 13 years @ Woodruff
YEARBOOKS
Extra yearbooks that have been stored in the Alumni Room are being inventoried. A list will be posted later of the books that can be purchased.
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