The past school year was very challenging for staff and students. Withrow’s staff took the opportunity to create new and different ways to engage students in learning, and Withrow’s students created new experiences for student activities. Below is a pictorial review of life at Withrow from April through October this year. Enjoy.
Mark your calendars for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday evening, January 15, 2021 at half-time of the Withrow–Walnut Hills varsity boys’ basketball game. Game time is 7:00 P.M. We are proud to introduce the five athletes who comprise the tenth group to be inducted into the Withrow Athletic Hall of Fame. They are:
By Zachery Riggins ’72, March 2020
In this New Year, things are progressing very nicely in the Fine Arts at Withrow. The Beginning Band program now has 66 students, which is a nucleus of a good band program. There are three bells of beginning band with approximately 22 students in each class. There are several advanced students who can already play multiple instruments. The Instrumental/Marching Band is holding steady at 16 members in the instrumental band with a total of 33 including the Tigerettes. Mike Wade has started a Marching band instrument class and a Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble consist of a guitar, sax, flute, trumpet, 2 trombones, an excellent drummer, vibraphones, and piano. Mr. Wade’s goal is to expand this group into a full-size Jazz band. Mike Wendeln teaches two Steel Band classes with of 8 students each. Their performances in the Holiday show was well received. Improvements in playing and intonation continue for the students in Mr. Beasley‘s string classes.
The Withrow Centennial Weekend Celebration concluded with a brunch around the tower and school tours. The photos are courtesy of Michael McCray ’73, who owns Coast2Coast Images Photography Studio. If you’d like copies of any photos, please contact Michael McCray.
Withrow Centennial Crosstown Showdown
Withrow Alumni vs. Woodward Alumni Basketball Game
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Doors and concessions open at 10:30 am
Basketball Game starts at 11 AM at the Withrow Gym
Game will be over by 2 pm
Admission Price for the game now – $10 online. Tickets will be $15 cash at the game. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking HERE or before the game. Doors and concessions open at 10:30 am, and the game starts promptly at 11 am. See who’s coming.
