Originally published in the Willow Glen Resident on August 31, 2007:

New WGHS principal has the ball in her court

By Mayra Flores De Marcotte, Willow Glen Resident

When Willow Glen High School begins this fall, Shannon McGee will enter a familiar setting. The Willow Glen High graduate will be the school’s new principal.

“I’m just really excited to be here,” says McGee, who also lives in Willow Glen. “Elaine Farace did a lot of great work putting Willow Glen High back on the map, and I would like to build on what she’s started.”

Like Farace, the school’s former principal, McGee is also a Willow Glen High alumna and walking down the corridors of her alma mater brings back memories.

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Willow Glen Foundation Seeks Board Members

The WG Foundation is currently filling two board positions for next year including, Membership Chair and Fundraising Chair. The Foundation’s mission is to develop resources and fund programs that inspire, promote and support the academic achievement and cultural enrichment of all students at both the Middle School and the High School. Now’s a great opportunity to join the board and contribute your ideas!

Over $250,000 has been raised and invested back into the Middle School and the High School since the Foundation was founded by Willow Glen parents in 2000. 20 plus parent volunteers meet monthly with school administrators. Please come join us! For more information, email: President@WillowGlenFoundation.org.

Membership Chair

Work with board members to develop ideas to add more individual and business sponsors each year. Participate in Foundation tables/booths at various school events to promote the goals of the Foundation and sign up new members. Coordinate annual Foundation membership drives with Middle School PTA and High School Parent Club. Participate in Membership Mixers and maintain/update Donor Honor Roll on display. Work with board members to develop ideas to expand branch network. Attend monthly executive committee and board meetings. Total time commitment is approx. 8 – 10 hours per month.

Fundraising Chair

With assistance from committee members, raise funds, and/or donations of equipment and services that can be used to support the allocations of the Foundation. Develop a fundraising strategy to include the community, individuals, corporations, businesses, private foundations and alumni. Develop fundraising programs to fulfill the objectives of the strategy. Determine resources needed to fulfill objectives and present proposals to the Board. Attend monthly executive committee and board meetings. Total time commitment varies based on fundraising activities scheduled during the year.

Please consider joining the Foundation Board. We look forward to talking with you!

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That’s glib Internet speak for “Thursdays @ The Theater” …

This upcoming season will be our fourth year offering family entertainment at Willow Glen
High School’s Little Theater with our “Thursdays (and Fridays) at the Theater” entertainment series.

In the past we have had magicians, musicians, comedians, jugglers, and amateur acts. If there is any act you would like to see come to our theater, contact us with your suggestion.

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