Addison Trail names January recipient of 88’s Best recognition

Mekalah Haywood (pictured at right, with Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews) has been named as Addison Trail’s January recipient of 88’s Best recognition for her stellar involvement in extracurricular activities.

Haywood, a senior, was recognized during the Jan. 22 District 88 Board of Education meeting. To watch her 88’s Best presentation, and to read more about Haywood, click on the video above.

• District 88 values the hard work and achievements of students and wants to make sure students are honored and recognized for their accomplishments. The District 88 Board of Education and administration created the 88’s Best award to highlight students’ success. That award recognizes nine Addison Trail and nine Willowbrook students each school year for reaching their personal best in various areas. Recipients are honored during a District 88 Board of Education meeting in one of the following areas: academics, highly improved performance, extracurricular activities, service work or performing arts/electives. They receive an 88’s Best glass sculpture and a certificate to a local restaurant.