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Whobilation
In the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Whos from Whoville celebrate Christmas at the town Whobilation, where the Grinch is elected the Holiday Cheermaster. At Lathrop High School, the third annual Whobilation looks a bit different. While there is still costumes, games, food and camaraderie among the Spartans dressed as Whos at Lathrop High, the purpose of this day is to focus their efforts outside of their school community.
Jennifer explained that months leading up to the Whobilation celebration, there is much coordination that takes place among leadership students, club students, advisors and teachers. “It is very much a campus-wide effort,” described Jennifer. “It takes effort from a lot of different people involved to make the event happen and operate successfully.”
“Our campus clubs collect the toys from students and staff, and bring them to room H2 to be donated,” explained Jennifer Santillan, Lathrop High School ASB President.
Inside Ms. Allison Birakos’ leadership class, there are two club commissioners that host monthly meetings with each club president. Commissioners communicate upcoming events, school news, and specifically, actionable items. This was the first step in getting school club participation at Whobilation.
All toys collected are donated to the Native TANF in Stockton, which benefit needy families of Native American descent.
There is also a Whobilation committee formed inclusive of student council, charged with logistics, outreach, publicity, décor, and lunch time
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activities (LTA). These student chairs form subcommittees to see to fruition the various elements needed to accomplish Whobilation. “LTA is responsible for making the timeline for activities happening during lunch,” detailed Jennifer. “The
