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When did Winter Wishes begin?

Winter Wishes began fourteen years ago in 2010, with wishes written on small pieces of paper and turned into our ASB class. Eventually, these pieces of paper became Google Forms as our program progressed and digitized, and our wish-granting process became what it is today. The wish-granting event has become a key event to our high school's spirit and has drawn much attention over the years with news coverage by NBC Bay Area Proud. We are very proud of Bruins helping Bruins culture and hope you enjoy Winter Wishes!

A Quick Timeline of Winter Wishes

August: In August our Winter Wishes Coordinator begins their preparation for the upcoming school year. This includes updating forms and donation letters and creating the barebones structure for the logistics of the event.

October: Our winter wishes form goes out to the student body and wishes begin getting collected. The wish committee, a non-ASB group of students, also helps go through and minimize this list of wishes at the end of this month.

November: Wishes are delegated to wish-granting teams led by Branham students. Additionally, the planning for our Winter Week and Winter Wishes rally begins during this month.

December: Wishes are finally granted!

Past Winter Wishes Coordinators

2019-2020: Anwesha Mishra

2020-2021: Anwesha Mishra

2021-2022: Justine Dreux

2022-2024: Gianna Roza

Current: Analisa Ruiz-Garcia

Winter Wishes 2023 Highlights

Winter Wishes News Coverage

South Bay High School's Tradition of Kindness and Generosity ReturnsAfter a COVID-induced hiatus, Winter Wishes returned to Branham High School this year. Garvin Thomas reports

San Jose High School's Emotional Holiday Tradition Brings Students Together and to TearsEvery year at this time, the leadership class at San Jose’s Branham High School strives to grant as many student wishes as possible. The result is an amazing assembly of compassion and generosity. Garvin Thomas reports.