Taking a moment to pay final respects to a member of our greater Wednesday's Child foster care and adoption family. Naehi Wong, the wife of our longtime coordinator, Will Wong, was laid to rest this week.
foster care and adoption family. Naehi Wong, the wife of our longtime coordinator, Will Wong, was laid to rest Tuesday.Naehi had immigrated from Korea and grew up in Highland Park. She went to Cal State LA, earned a masters degree and worked as an elementary school teacher.
She is remembered for a program she developed in the Glendale Unified school district, a Korean dual language immersion program.Naehi stood by Will as Wednesday's Child was developed into an award-winning program, earning an Emmy and Congressional Angels in Adoption award. Naehi would volunteer with kids in foster care at our past reunions.
The LA County Board of Supervisors had declared a Wednesday's Child one past November. Supervisor Kathryn Barger attended the memorial service and sent a letter saying she adjourned the November 15th board meeting in Naehi's honor.Her memorial program reads, "Besides her husband Will, Naehi leaves to mourn her loss, sisters Nancy and Grace and brother Patrick, as well as a host of family, friends, and the innumerable students she inspired over the years.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Wednesday Fans Are Infatuated With Wednesday & Enid's FriendshipFans flock to Twitter to gush about the unexpected friendship between Wednesday and Enid wenclair following the season one release of wednesdaynetflix on Netflix.
Read more »
Jenna Ortega Interview: WednesdayWe chat with Wednesday star jennaortega about following in Christina Ricci's Addams Family footsteps and making up Thing language:
Read more »
Akron man competing in final round of Amateur Night at The Apollo competition Wednesday nightAkron native Kofi Boakye has reached the final-round of the Amateur Night at The Apollo competition in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. His final performance will be Nov. 23.
Read more »
Blackout Wednesday tradition promotes dangerous drinking habitsCommentary: In many ways, Blackout Wednesday is a perfect storm of problematic drinking behaviors. Between justified binge drinking and bar promotions, the surge of overconsumption carries a variety of potentially dangerous consequences.
Read more »
Wednesday Interview: Gwendoline Christie on Principal Weems' DynamicGwendoline Christie, who plays Nevermore Academy Principal Larissa Weems in Wednesday, spoke to ComingSoon about the character and her approach.
Read more »