Lia Galindo (pictured above, with Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause) has been named as Willowbrook’s September recipient of 88’s Best recognition for her outstanding academic accomplishments.
Galindo, a senior, was recognized during the Sept. 26 District 88 Board of Education meeting. To watch her 88’s Best presentation, click on the video above.
Galindo stands apart given her leadership within the school community and her commitment to success – both her own and that of her classmates. She is an ever-present and visible member of the student body and participates in nearly every student organization and activity offered at Willowbrook.
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Galindo plans to study medicine as she continues her education. Her top choices are Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University Chicago.
Staff member comments:
“Galindo is easily one of the sweetest, friendliest and most caring students I have ever met … but when it comes to her learning, she is tenacious! It is difficult for me to remember having a student who worked as hard and as diligently as Galindo. She puts her heart and soul into every assignment, project and class discussion, and she enriches the learning environment for all of her peers in the process. She is eternally positive and overcomes all academic challenges with a smile on her face. She expresses gratitude to her teachers for the learning opportunities they provide her and reminds us all of how lucky we are to get to work with amazing Warriors like her, who are poised to accomplish great things in this world.”
- Matt Clapper, Willowbrook social studies teacher
“I had the pleasure of meeting Galindo as a freshman and having her as my student in Honors Geometry. Even back then, I knew I was in the presence of an incredibly thoughtful, respectful, kind, generous, bright and responsible young lady. Galindo embodies all of the qualities of a great student, but more importantly, the qualities of an amazing human being. Galindo is always willing to take on new challenges and ready to help out whenever and wherever needed. While I am sad to know this will be Galindo’s final year at Willowbrook, I am filled with happiness and confidence knowing she will find success in her future endeavors. Galindo, thank you for being an amazing person, and thank you for giving me the honor of being your teacher.”
- Edgar Dorado, Willowbrook math teacher
“I have had the pleasure and honor of teaching Galindo in AP Calculus AB this school year. Galindo is a hard worker, but even more importantly, she brings a positive attitude and improves the learning environment for all students. She assists students seated near her and participates in class discussions and debates about mathematics. Galindo is going to accomplish great things in college and beyond.”
- Josh Zwart, Willowbrook math teacher
“Galindo is a thoughtful, compassionate and exceptional student – but more important, she’s an outstanding person. She is certainly deserving of this recognition.”
- Jim White, Willowbrook English teacher