On behalf of the WEF 'Celebration" Committee, we thank the entire Waukesha Community for their support in making this a rewarding and successful Event. Over 500 attendees bore witness to what makes Waukesha and its exemplary school district so very special.
Visitors engaged the students in the 'Hall of Excellence". The 40 student-staffed display booths brought the school pride and spirit of these kids to the forefront. Questions were answered and exhibits explained. Raffle tickets were offered by some while other student volunteers kept soda, water, and coffee glasses refreshed. The Lowell Elementary Choir and North HS Madrigal Singers provided dining entertainment. A combined "All-Star" Band from the high schools pushed all the right buttons with "Danny Boy" and "America the Beautiful".
During dinner, the student servers elicited compliments from all. These kids were engaging, polite, and attentive. These same kids who arrived early also ended-up staying late to help with clean-up. At day's end, over 330 Waukesha students of all ages volunteered their Sunday for the betterment of their schools.
The "Celebration of Excellence" is staged by the Waukesha Education Foundation to raise monies (and awareness) for grants and endowments. Last year's Event raised money which provided 14 grants to the schools. The success of this year's Event will allow for even more funding in the upcoming year. (Additional grant and WEF information is available at the
WEF website.)Thank you to the C.O.E. Committee; the many volunteers - young and "not so young"; the parents; the District teachers and administrators; the host South HS Staff; the Community donors/contributors; and, finally, a big thank you to our guests! Your generous outpouring of time and money will truly make a difference as our "students of today" evolve into our "leaders of tomorrow".
Jay and Colleen Walt, and Betsy Crosswaite - "Celebration" Co-Chairs
