Left: Pictured is Willowbrook senior Lily Morgan, who has been named as the school's February recipient of 88’s Best recognition for her outstanding service work. Right: Morgan (pictured at left in the bottom row) is recognized as Willowbrook's February recipient of 88’s Best recognition during the District 88 Board of Education meeting on Feb. 22.
Lily Morgan has been named as Willowbrook’s February recipient of 88’s Best recognition for her outstanding service work. Morgan, a senior, was recognized during the Feb. 22 District 88 Board of Education meeting. To listen to her 88’s Best presentation, click the audio file above.
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Future plans:
Morgan plans to attend College of DuPage to complete her early college requirements. She then looks to complete a degree in journalism or communication and pursue a career in journalism.
Staff member comments:
“I had the pleasure of getting to know Morgan in Freshman AP Human Geography. She always expressed her concern for the disenfranchised and marginalized – exhibited empathy for all groups and cultures in the course of our studies. As I got to know her, Morgan impressed me with her deep appreciation for helping, listening and being in tune with those in need around her. Even as a junior, as my student assistant, Morgan was always available to students in my eighth-period class. She became a helpful addition to the class, offering kindness, advice and insight on a variety of topics. Morgan lives every day with the goal to make a difference, and her efforts will make the world a better place!”
- Maritza Francisco, Willowbrook social studies teacher
“I’ve been fortunate to know Morgan for four years at Willowbrook, as a reporter for Skyline (Willowbrook’s student newspaper) and also as her teacher last year in AP English Language and Composition. Morgan stands out for her compassion and kindness toward other students in class and around school, as well as an advocate for justice for all people. She also is an astute reader and writer, who is considerate and courageous in writing about and discussing important issues. She has made Willowbrook a better place by being here!”
- Dan Fliegel, Willowbrook English teacher and Skyline sponsor
“Morgan is a natural leader. Her subtle and controlled style of leadership will without question underscore her skills in both written and spoken form in her future. Morgan has been on our Speech Team for four years, and her growth as an orator and leader can be measured throughout the last four years, and she has been an outstanding co-captain through the invitational season. Without question, this season has been her strongest, where she earned 12 individual awards during a virtual invitational season with a mix of asynchronous and synchronous prelim and final rounds. She, along with her other co-captains, developed the groundwork for our novice and junior varsity team to not only create success in this virtual world, but to learn and grow. Morgan’s leadership this year will be the foundation for our successes in years to come. Lily, thank you for finding the light and your voice.”
- Brett Blair, English Department Head and Speech Team sponsor