Images: Hersey, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove, Prospect, Wheeling and West Chicago graduation ceremonies

 
Paul Valade
 
 
Updated 5/18/2022 10:21 PM

Hersey, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove, Prospect, Wheeling and West Chicago high schools held their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 18.

Kaeden Rose Palmer celebrates with fellow graduates at the Hersey High School 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
  Kaeden Rose Palmer celebrates with fellow graduates at the Hersey High School 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Cullen Neil smiles at his fellow graduates during the Hersey High School 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
  Cullen Neil smiles at his fellow graduates during the Hersey High School 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Hersey High School 2022 graduate Jacqueline Aguayo smiles as Administrators applaud her speech at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
  Hersey High School 2022 graduate Jacqueline Aguayo smiles as Administrators applaud her speech at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Hersey High School graduates throw their mortar boards at the end of the 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
  Hersey High School graduates throw their mortar boards at the end of the 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Jair Marron receives his diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Jair Marron receives his diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Nicole Emmerson waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Nicole Emmerson waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Lucas Vittore performs "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Lucas Vittore performs "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Kaitlyn Hannon delivers the senior speech during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Kaitlyn Hannon delivers the senior speech during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Eduardo Rios shakes hands on his way back to his seat after receiving his diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Eduardo Rios shakes hands on his way back to his seat after receiving his diploma during the Rolling Meadows High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows High School graduates applaud a speaker during commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, May 18.
  Rolling Meadows High School graduates applaud a speaker during commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Daniel Boev salutes a friend as the Elk Grove High School class of 2022 enter the football stadium for their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Daniel Boev salutes a friend as the Elk Grove High School class of 2022 enter the football stadium for their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Desteny Badillo smiles to the crowd during the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Desteny Badillo smiles to the crowd during the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
School social worker Ray Galarza poses with students Lennyn Arroyo, Tomas Aparicio and Elizabeth Arzeta before the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  School social worker Ray Galarza poses with students Lennyn Arroyo, Tomas Aparicio and Elizabeth Arzeta before the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
A group of friends shoot video as Kobe Parker freestyles before the start of the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  A group of friends shoot video as Kobe Parker freestyles before the start of the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Eliah Vea Enolva fixes the cap of a classmate before the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Eliah Vea Enolva fixes the cap of a classmate before the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Graaduates process to their seats at the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
  Graaduates process to their seats at the Elk Grove High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Prospect High School 2022 graduate Adeline Albers watches Nicholas Alicia adjust his tassel before their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
  Prospect High School 2022 graduate Adeline Albers watches Nicholas Alicia adjust his tassel before their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Prospect High School 2022 graduate Sean Beihoffer, foreground, waits with his class before the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
  Prospect High School 2022 graduate Sean Beihoffer, foreground, waits with his class before the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Prospect High School graduates stream out of the field house on their way to the stadium for the 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
  Prospect High School graduates stream out of the field house on their way to the stadium for the 2022 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Prospect High School graduates walk into the stadium for their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
  Prospect High School graduates walk into the stadium for their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Mount Prospect.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Graduates walk into the waiting area prior to the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Graduates walk into the waiting area prior to the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Kayla Thompson, center, takes a selfie with friends before the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Kayla Thompson, center, takes a selfie with friends before the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Nikki Niznik, from left, Peter Kubakh and Danni Moser take photos before the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Nikki Niznik, from left, Peter Kubakh and Danni Moser take photos before the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Some of the caps were decorated at the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Some of the caps were decorated at the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Graduates stream into the Wildcat stadium during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Graduates stream into the Wildcat stadium during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
A graduate waves to her family and friends during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  A graduate waves to her family and friends during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Graduates line up during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Graduates line up during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Parents and friends try to find their graduates during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
  Parents and friends try to find their graduates during the Wheeling High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Student speaker Spencer Sadler delivers his speech during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Student speaker Spencer Sadler delivers his speech during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Faculty member Danielle Ossman speaks to the class during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Faculty member Danielle Ossman speaks to the class during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Enzo Castelo, who is going into the Air Force, is recognized during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Enzo Castelo, who is going into the Air Force, is recognized during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Andrea Yeverino wipes away a tear after moving her tassel to the left during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Andrea Yeverino wipes away a tear after moving her tassel to the left during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Jake Thompson leaves the stage after receiving his diploma during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Jake Thompson leaves the stage after receiving his diploma during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Ally Robertson leaves the stage after receiving her diploma during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
  Ally Robertson leaves the stage after receiving her diploma during the Buffalo Grove High School graduation ceremony Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Buffalo Grove.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School senior Hannah Brown gets a hug after receiving her diploama at the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School senior Hannah Brown gets a hug after receiving her diploama at the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Within a sea of blue, a West Chicago High School senior waves to a loved one during the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  Within a sea of blue, a West Chicago High School senior waves to a loved one during the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
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West Chicago High School student Darianna Avila gives the senior farewell speech during the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School student Darianna Avila gives the senior farewell speech during the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School student council president Nikhil Myers talks about the class gift during the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School student council president Nikhil Myers talks about the class gift during the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
  West Chicago High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
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