On Aug. 25, District 88 participated in the Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade.
The theme of the parade was “Empowering our Youth for a Better Tomorrow,” and the Honorary Grand Marshals were the 2023 National Pop Warner Champion 11 and under, Division 2 Addison Cowboy Youth Football Team and the 2023 undefeated Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad. The event featured 57 community units, as well as units provided by the Shriners.
District 88 was well-represented, as members of the Addison Trail Marching Band, Color Guard, Orchesis Team, Cheerleaders, Blazettes, Boys Soccer Team, Football Team and Addison Trail Veteran Service Organization (ATVSO), as well as Willowbrook’s Marching Band, participated in the event.
District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain, Vice President Dan Olson, Board Member Gail Galivan and Board Member Diana Stout rode in the parade, along with District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente and Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews.
To view a photo gallery from the day, see the images above.