Back down to earth: Lucy Westlake returns from top of Everest to Naperville home, graduation

  • Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake is back home after becoming the youngest American woman to climb Mount Everest.

      Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake is back home after becoming the youngest American woman to climb Mount Everest. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

  • When Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake reached the summit of Mount Everest, she was wearing her "Fearless" bracelet.

      When Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake reached the summit of Mount Everest, she was wearing her "Fearless" bracelet. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

  • Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake was given a scarf by Sherpa Mingma Chhiring after the duo successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest.

      Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake was given a scarf by Sherpa Mingma Chhiring after the duo successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

 
Kevin Schmit
 
 
Updated 5/22/2022 9:19 AM

Naperville 18-year-old Lucy Westlake is happy to be back home -- even if it's just for a few days -- after becoming the youngest American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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