Supporting Our School, Maintaining Our Legacy
Credit photo: Jacqui Davidson, February 2022
Announcements
New Inductees Will be Announced Soon!
The Woodlake High School Foundation established a Spring Dinner in 1991 and added a Hall of Fame for its distinguished staff and alumni in the year 2017. Candidates are eligible based on their contributions in areas such as academics, the community, athletics, professional occupations, and the arts.
SAVE THE DATE! Friday May, 1, 2026 we will honor the new inductees!
Obituary: Janet Denise McCoy
Janet Denise McCoy, a faithful wife, loving mother, extraordinary Nana, devoted daughter and friend to all, was called home to be with Jesus on January 24th, 2026. Janet was born on February 19, 1957, to Leo and Jean Fry in Woodlake, California, the place that shaped her heart and always remained home. In fact, she was the last baby to be born in the Woodlake hospital. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.
Read the full obituary here
Donate to her new scholarship here In the checkout section select the “Janet McCoy (Fry) Memorial Scholarship Fund” from the dropdown menu
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!
Dennis Conner Scholarship
Make a donation to the Endowment in Mr. Conner’s name through Dec 27 and it will be tripled!
Linda Ledesma Scholarship
Student must demonstrate meaningful community service work and/or dynamic creative writing skills.
Richard Rochin Scholarship
He represented the good that we all need every day in our lives.
Richard LaFleur Scholarship
In loving memory of a self described “Wagon Peddlar” Farmer and Ditchdigger Journeyman.
Janet McCoy (Fry) Scholarship
in memory of Janet McCoy (Fry) (Class of 1975) for WHS seniors with disabilities who are planning to attend college.
Alice Fesperman Scholarship
For a student with good GPA & in financial need with a strong desire to go on to a 4 year university.
To view our full list of scholarships or to establish your own click here.
Educating students is a task that is never complete. It’s on-going and needs continued support.
The purpose of our Foundation is to generate significant financial support for projects which otherwise would not be possible within the budget of our district, while also creating scholarships for our well deserving seniors to further their education.
With generous donations… both are possible.
EVENTS
Whether they are school functions or Alumni events there is something always going on at Woodlake. Take a look and see what is coming up next!
SUPPORT
The WHS Foundation has established multiple scholarships that benefit current students, and funds also go to many projects that might otherwise go unsupported. Find out how you can help.
ALUMNI
Tigers never sleep! Find out who has been featured in the news, has received special recognitions or awards, or view our current and past alumni newsletters.
Support the Next Generation of Tigers!
Make your tax deductible donation to the WHS Foundation to support our graduating seniors!
Catch up on Tiger News!
Once Tigers leave Woodlake they have a habit of getting noticed. Whether it is for their professionalism, philanthropy, leadership, or any of the other myriad ways our grads are distinguished we are keeping track of their contributions.
Interested in being a Volunteer?
The WHS Foundation Board is always looking for volunteers to help plan and implement events that benefit WHS students. Each year brings new events and new volunteering opportunities such as interviewing students for scholarships or exit interviews or setting up for award events. We hope you will join our new Tiger Volunteer Database and continue to support our students in new ways!
“I have had the opportunity to get to know some of the families and community as an elementary school teacher at Castle Rock in Woodlake. I see the potential in the students I interact with at the beginning of their school journey. By supporting the WHS Foundation you directly support the dreams and aspirations of these students, which in turn will forever impact the future generations to come.”
— Nancy Clausen Gordon — President, WHS Foundation Board
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