2025-2026 WHHS Parent Association

Executive

President Sylvia Nelson  
Vice President Grace Royalty  
Recording Secretary Jamie Leslie  
Corresponding Secretary Ed Paff  
Treasurer Michele Kay  


Board of Directors

RicJuneette Addie-Carson Alexander Min Szavoba
Hao Cong Belal Muhammad
Lady Crockett Ed Paff
Ashley Fritz Emily Siegel
Jen Jarman Rachel Smith-Steinert
Dawn Kurchak Ashley Tolonsky
Charlotte LaNiear Dalia Tsurov
Amy Lovelace Vacant

Ex Officio Members

Principal John Chambers  
Legal Advisor Bob Smyth  
Alumni Foundation Director Debbie Heldman  
Faculty Liaison Francesca Bownas-Rayburn  
Counselling Liaison Patricia Morgan  


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Committee Chairs (2025-2026)

Legacy of Excellence Chair Bryan Hamilton JR Verkamp  
WalnutFest Chair Grace Royalty Krissy Reinstatler  
Sneaker Ball Lady Crockett Ashley Tolokonsky  
ILT Parent Rep Randi Burlew Missy Kershner  
LSDMC Parent Rep Kimberli Valentine Jen Jarman RicJunette Addie-Carson
7th/8th Grade Liaison Ed Paff  
9th Grade Liaison Ashley Tolokonsky    
10th Grade Liaison Dawn Kurchak    
11th Grade Liaison OPEN    
12th Grade Liaison Missy Kershner    
Hospitality Chair Katherine Chiong    
New Family Welcome Chair Ed Paff    
Past President Lady Crockett    
Wings Representative Amy Lovelace    
WHIP Co-President Aubrey Backscheider Betsy Jo Wesley  
Studen Council Liaison OPEN    
Walnut Gatherings Ashley Tolokonsky    
Parent Equity Group/Diversity OPEN    
Athletic Boosters OPEN    
 
 
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