Points of Pride

Introduction of 9th grade learning communities
WBHS is the first high school in the nation to adopt a mental health curriculum in conjunction with TherapyLive and Prepare U
Implemented Restorative Practice Program to help students work through conflict
Vertical realignment of science curriculum to support next generation science standards
Incorporation of a full time mental health support specialist
State of the art teaching, learning, performance, and athletic facilities
Created a unified sports team in tandem with Special Olympics

Academic Achievements

Silver Medal School designation by US News and World Report.
Listed in the College Success Awards report by Greatschools.org - honors top schools in 9 states who prepare students for postsecondary success.
Rated by Niche.com as one of the top high schools in Michigan.
The Class of 2019 includes 98 students with Summa standing, 44 Magna standing, and 45 Cum Laude standing
122 graduates belonged to the National Honor Society.
Seniors earned over 8 million dollars in scholarships.
Seniors were accepted to UCLA, USC, Brown, Penn, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, the University of Michigan, and the Air Force Academy.
1 Advanced Placement Scholar & International Diploma Recipient
214 students participated in DECA. 53 of 115 students earned medals at DECA districts. 72 students participated in the DECA state conference where 72 state medals were earned.
34 students qualified to represent Michigan at DECA Nationals. 11 students were international winners (Top 10 worldwide) with three students sharing the #3 ranking in the world.
WBHS is the first high school in the nation to adopt a mental health curriculum in conjunction with TherapyLive
Engineering Academy 4 created a partnership with LTU and successfully placed 22 Engineering Academy 4 students in internships.
Robotics team finished as Semi-Finalists at the county level for OCCRA Robotics, Semi- Finalists at both of our FIRST Robotics District events and State qualifiers.
Video Game Club successfully started an eSports team and competed at the national level.

Athletic Achievements

WBHS offers 35 Varsity sports as well as 9th grade and Junior Varsity teams.
League champions in the following sports: Volleyball Softball Girls Soccer Girls Basketball Girls Tennis Boys Soccer Boys Swim and Dive
District Champions in the following sports: Football Girls Basketball Wrestling
Girls tennis team awarded Academic All State honors.
WBHS is a MHSAA venue for state playoffs.
The WBHS student section, “The Swamp,” is consistently voted one of the top student sections in Michigan
92 senior students earned the Scholar Athlete designation this year; 34 graduated with over a 4.0.
15 student-athletes signed their NLI to participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Fine Arts

Laker Express, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, & Chorale all received Rating 1 Excellence at MSVMA.
Laker Express honored at Michigan Music Conference as best specialty choir and honored to perform for Pistons, Karen Newman Spectacular & Tenors Unlimited from the UK.
All State Solo Ensemble received ones.
The WBHS Marching Band finished seventh in the state with a score of 90.075; their highest score since 2015 and highest placement since 2011.
The Symphonic Winds earned an overall rating of I (Excellent) at district band festival; they received straight A's from three judges out of four.
The Concert Band and Symphony Band earned an overall rating of II (Good) at district band festival.
The Winter Colorguard program and the Winter Percussion program performed at WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Winter Percussion qualified for finals. They finished 13th in their class.
Clark Floer successfully auditioned into the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps and will be touring with the group this summer playing marimba.
Nick DeBello successfully auditioned into the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and will be touring with the group this summer as a member of their colorguard.
The Jazz Band performed in Temple Israel's Afternoon Concert Series.
We had many students earn ratings of I or II (excellent or good) at both district and state solo and ensemble.
The WBHS Brass Quintet was nominated to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival.
Three WBHS band students were selected for MSBOA District IV Honors .
Two wonderful theatre productions- Macbeth and Legally Blonde.
Superior Awards in MIFA for Program and Lobby Display.
Excellent Awards in MIFA for student actors, set crew and masks.

Student Leadership

Received the Student Leadership Award of Excellence, Star School Award, & State Charity Award at MASC/MAHS State Conference.
Organized events for Homecoming 2018. Events included selling spirit packs, the Mr. WB competition, pep assembly, spirit week, parade, blood drive and dance along with a movie in the gym. We also hosted an alumni tailgate along with DECA before the Homecoming game.
Hosted a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat in the WBHS parking lot for elementary and middle school students.
Organized a Club and Activities Fair in the iCenter.
Organized U-Matter Week in November. Program was created to shed light on mental health awareness. There were speakers, teacher and student TED talks, surprise breakfasts, games, and contests.
Adopted multiple families for the holidays and raised over $1,500 to purchase gifts. Planned parties and events for the LINK students.
Held Coffee House, a talent show, in December in the iCenter. Raised over $300 for various charities.
Held Winterfest and an annual Senior Citizen Prom.
Donated funds and/or volunteered for the following organizations: Blessings in a Backpack, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Friendship Circle, Giving Tree (holiday gifts for WBHS students), Michigan Animal Rescue League, Project 561, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Operation Gratitude, & Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Hosted “Laker Lotto” spirit days and Random Acts of Kindness throughout the year.
Hosted Activist Week and raised $2,000 for Make-A-Wish through a variety of activities, organized an Elementary and Middle School Movie Night, a Blood Drive, and an assembly.
Partnered with DECA to host a carnival in the courtyard to benefit the American Cancer Society which raised $2,500

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