Oklahoma Hills

The atmosphere at Woodrow Wilson buzzes with the enthusiasm of staff and students alike. Each day begins with a morning assembly led by Principal Lisha Elroy. The respect the students have for her is nearly tangible. She emits both warmth and authoritativeness. The school definitely has some challenges in terms of both the physical make-up of the buildings (built in 1967 during the Open Classrooms concept that has since been abandoned for the most part) and the demographic make-up of the students (80% of students are eligible for free/reduced lunch) but the dedication of the teaching staff, the leadership of Principal Elroy, and the caring community of Duncan reaching into the schools through programs like Beautiful Day are beginning to make a huge difference and I anticipate this trend will only continue.