The Joliet West junior class committee recently raised $500 that will be donated to Shorewood HUGS.
“We already have a family in mind that we want to help,” said Kristen Koppers, teacher and junior class sponsor.
Along with six committee members, students and two parents volunteered to help with a dress sale event designed to help girls find dresses for prom, as well as other occasions.
“The event was truly a wonderful experience for a great cause,” said Esmeralda Hernandez, a parent who traveled from Indiana the dress sale. “The volunteers there were just as great as going into an expensive retail store.”
Her daughter found three dresses at the event, including one for her own prom.
Madi Dobbs, who is president of the junior class, said her favorite part of the dress sale was to see the girls trying on their dresses.
“I can see the confidence on their faces,” Dobbs said.
The dresses that were unsold were separated to be resold at another time, and the ones that could not be held over were donated to the Joliet West drama department to use.
“Within the first hour, we sold 12 dresses,” Koppers said. “It was amazing to see how beautiful the girls looked.”
Junior class treasurer Katie Thontlin said everyone who volunteered worked together as a team.
“We are glad that we are able to donate to Shorewood HUGS,” she added.
Anyone who missed the event but would like to purchase a dress can visit the dress sale’s website, www.secondchancedresses.weebly.com.
JTHS earns financial reporting award
The Association of School Business Officials International awarded Joliet Township High School the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s standards for financial reporting and accountability.
The district was recognized for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending 2015.
“JTHS has participated in this program for 30 years, which demonstrates the district’s transparent record keeping and sound financial planning,” said Ilandus Hampton, assistant superintendent of business services.
“The award is a true reflection of the district’s commitment to fiscal integrity.”
The district added that the award confirms the business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can also strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.
For more information about the COE award, visit www.asbointl.org/COE.
