The premiere of the DVD "80 Years of Woodrow" took place at the Lakewood Theater.
If ever there were a high school rich in tradition, pride, and honor, Woodrow Wilson High School stands as the epitome of what it should be.
This past April marked the 80-year anniversary of Woodrow and was celebrated with a parade, barbecue, and battle of the bands. As the day unfolded, members of the class of ’67 knew they couldn’t simply let this wealth of historical information, memories, and incredible people go unrecorded.
Kathy Kilmer Moak, Mike Barnes, and the class of ’67 set out to make a documentary of the past eight decades worthy of all the people who have made Woodrow an exceptional place to learn, socialize, and prepare for life after high school. Their efforts resulted in two DVDs — “80 Years of Woodrow” and “80th Celebration.”
The unveiling of this documentary took place Sept. 24 at the historic Lakewood Theater, less than half a mile from Woodrow. Graduates from every decade showed up in support of their alma mater. Even current students showed up out of respect for the tradition in which they are now involved.