| Willow Brook Elementary celebrates 50 years |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
In the fall of 1959, a new elementary school opened in the Willow Brook subdivision on Schuetz Road. Willow Brook Elementary School may look slightly different today, with a new four-room classroom addition and updates from recent bond issues, but one thing has remained the same over its 50 year history - the school’s mission to ensure all children are successful academically. The Willow Brook School community recently celebrated the school's 50th anniversary with a variety of activities.
The celebration began when the school commemorated the occasion with an all-school photo of students and staff posed in the shape of the number 50 (see photo below). A Golden Jubilee Celebration was held on Oct. 16. The day started with a school-wide celebration where students shared what they enjoy about Willow Brook, retired staff members shared their memories and the Willow Brook Singers provided entertainment. Students enjoyed cupcakes and also sang Happy Birthday to the school. Hallway display cases reflected different decades at Willow Brook. Later, a reception was held for current and former staff members and honored guests.
The 50th anniversary theme continued to pop up in other places. Willow Brook’s entry for the Pattonville Homecoming parade on Oct. 3 featured the school’s 50th anniversary/birthday. The float consisted of a two-tiered birthday cake with 50 candles and birthday balloons. Students riding in the float wore birthday hats.
 The current students and staff of Willow Brook Elementary celebrated their school's 50th anniversary by posing in the shape of the number 50. Photo courtesy of Wagner Portrait Group.
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