Patch Honors HS Graduates: Homer Glen, Lockport Class Of 2020

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — Homer Glen-Lockport Patch wants to provide a way to share the achievements of our high school graduates, even if it's in a small way. With in-person instruction canceled for the rest of the 2019-20 school year in Illinois due to the coronavirus, high school seniors are missing out on the last moments of what should be a happy, celebratory time. Many proms and graduations have been postponed, and we know many high school seniors are feeling sadness about missing these milestone high school events.

We hope that this will give the community a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates. You can find the form here if you'd like to add your graduate. Patch will be updating this article until May 31.

Here are the Homer Glen and Lockport Class of 2020 high school graduates:

Joshua Amann, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Iowa State University, studying mechanical engineering.

Message from his family: "Josh, we are so proud of you in every way! You have a bright future ahead of you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Emily"

Miranda Andrews, Lockport Township High School

Studying finance.

Message from the family: "We're proud of you and look forward to seeing everything you end up accomplishing in life!"

Carter Appleton, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Lewis University.

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Carter, on all your accomplishments at PCHS! Good luck at Lewis in the Aviation program, and playing soccer! The best is yet to come!"

Gabriela Argianas, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Illinois College, studying physical therapy.

Message from the famiy: "You have made the whole family proud of your hard work and dedication. Best of luck at IC, we have no doubt that you will be just as successful!"

Gabrielle Baffes, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Saint Ambrose University in Iowa.

Message from her family: "To our beautiful Gabrielle - we have always known that you could do whatever you set your mind to. Congratulations on your graduation. May you have a bright and prosperous future. We are are so proud of you, keep making us proud! XoXo Love, Mom and Dad"

Hailey Bartlaga, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Moraine Valley Community College.

Message from her family: "Hailey we’re very proud of you !! Love Mom Tom and your Sisters Dream Big Boo we Love You"

Bryce Bejlovec, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Message from the family: "Love you beyond description!"

Kennedy Bennett, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "Kennedy I’m so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Love, Mom and Andrew"

Jordyn Bisbikis, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Western Michigan University.

Message from the family: "Jordyn, we are beyond proud of you! You have had a challenging two years and you have come out on top! We love you so much and can't wait to watch you take over the world!! Love, Mom, Nathan, Julia and Nolan"

Madison Bizzieri, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "Proud of you , wishing you a bright future"

Allison Brown, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Toledo.

Message from the family: "You have accomplished so much in spite of so many obstacles senior year. Keep your focus on your future!"

Tori Cluff, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Grand Valley State University studying nursing.

Message from the family: "Congratulations! This is a senior year you will never forget. We are very proud of you and can't wait to see what the future holds. Porters 2020! Love mom and dad"

Payton Collins, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Grand Valley State University, playing football.

Message from the family: "Best Wishes, Payton, on a future even brighter than your wonderful past!"

Aaron Darling, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Illinois State University.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Aaron. Good luck at ISU. You will do great things. We love you!!"

Emily DeBlecourt, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Belmont Abbey College, studying business and sports management.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Emily on all of your accomplishments! All of your hard work and dedication has paid off and we love you and are so proud of you."

Alyssa Drogemuller, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending the University of North Alabama.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Spunky. We are so proud of you. You are the BEST, and we know you will do great things in your future. Lots of love and best wishes, Dad and Mom"

Tyler Eaton, Lockport Township High School

Studying to be a teacher and coach.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Tyler! We are so proud of you! Mom and dad"

Bryan Feranec, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "Congratulations BRYAN , You have come a long way & you will go a long way & do well in whatever you pursue !"

Aidan Galeher, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "Aidan, I am so proud of all you have accomplished in high school! I know senior year wasn't what you expected or deserved and I am so sorry about that. I know this will make you stronger and more determined for the future. I can't wait to see the amazing things you will do. Love Always, Mom and Devin"

Mark Giordano Jr., Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending St. Ambrose University in Iowa, studying to be a veterinarian.

Message from the family: "We’d just like to wish our son the very best on his future endeavors! We couldn’t be more proud of you!"

Scott Gonzalez, Lockport Township High School

Will be joining the U.S. Navy.

Message from the family: "Congrats to our Son Scott Gonzalez wishing you nothing but the best for your future. We are so proud of you."

Haley Hamaker, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Bradley University.

Message from the family: "You have proved that you can excel at everything you choose to do. Congratulations and we are excited to see what your future endeavors bring to you."

Luke Hedrich, Lockport Township High School

Will be enlisting in the U.S. Army.

Message from the family: "Maddy and Luke - congratulations on your very unique and unusual high school graduation. Your Dad and I pray that this challenging time will make you both cherish one another and those you love as this year has made it abundantly clear that life is precious and you need to make the most of every moment. “ There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” C.S. Lewis"

Maddy Hedrich, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending culinary school at Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "Maddy and Luke - congratulations on your very unique and unusual high school graduation. Your Dad and I pray that this challenging time will make you both cherish one another and those you love as this year has made it abundantly clear that life is precious and you need to make the most of every moment. “ There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” C.S. Lewis"

Tyler Hedrich, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Belmont Abbey College, studying economics and playing lacrosse.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Tyler! We are beyond proud of both your academic & athletic achievements. Wishing you the best of luck as you begin this next chapter - Go Crusaders!! Love Mom, Dad, Kaitlyn & Allie"

Tim Hoak, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Lewis University, studying criminal justice.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!! Love, Mom, Dad, Megan , and Patrick"

Sam Hook, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Iowa, studying engineering.

Message from the family: "Sam, what an exciting time in your life.....graduating high school and starting college! We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished so far. Keep up the great work in school & do your best. Love, Mom, Dad and Jill."

Gavin Jelinek, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College, studying welding technology.

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Gavin, you did it! Wishing you the best of luck with life after high school! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Ranik"

Justin Jensen, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Missouri State University, studying electronic arts.

Message from the family: "The virus may have taken away a lot of your last’s, but it will never take away all of your accomplishments and how proud we are of you!"

Austin Kind, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Lewis University.

Message from the family: "Congrats on being in the top 10 percent of your class!!"

Katy Koetz, Lockport Township High School

Will be studying culinary arts at Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "Even though this year didn't turn out the way you hoped, we just wanted to let you know how proud we are of you. You have turned into a wonderful young woman and can't wait to see what your future has for you. Love, Mom, Dad and Joey"

Amanda Kouba, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of St. Francis.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you!! Love Mom and Dad"

Nina Kowalczyk, Lockport Township High School

Will be studying diagnostic medical sonography.

Message from the family: "Nina, stand tall & be proud of all of your accomplishments! Congratulations! Love, Mom"

Matthew Kranz, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "Matt, We are so very proud of you. You have the whole world in front of you, and we are so excited to see what the future holds for you."

Evie Labus, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Missouri, studying special education.

Message from the family: "Evie, we are so proud of you! Your future is so bright and we cannot wait to watch what you do! Love, your family"

Trent Lambert, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College studying law enforcement.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you Trent!! You will do amazing things. Love Mom, Dad, and Ayden"

David Lange, Lockport Township High School

Studying to be a choir teacher.

Message from the family: "David, Congratulations! We are so very proud of you! Love, Mom, Mark and Genna"

Caroline LeFevers, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Bellarmine University.

Message from her family: "Congratulations to a brilliant student and wonderful daughter, we will always think of you as our little girl! Stay sweet, Stay fierce, and most importantly, stay just the way you are. Love, Mom & Dad"

Dustin Lelak, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "it's been a struggle but it was well worth it.Love you son"

Malik Makhlouf, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending St. Ambrose University in Iowa, studying sports management and business and playing football.

Message from the family: "You have made me so proud. It's time for you to fly. Take a step and don't look back, You may see me cry. When you are finally on your own, No matter how near or far apart Never feel you are alone I will always love you and be right there in your heart. Love, Mom"

Jackson Malak, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College, studying computer science.

Message from the family: "Congratulations! We love you and want you to achieve all of your dreams. Love, Mom and Dad"

Allyson Mathis, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Northern Illinois University studying elementary education.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Allyson! We are so proud of you. Love Dad, Mom & Katelyn"

Sarah McElwee, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Purdue University, studying elementary education.

Message from the family: "Sarah - We are very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We are so excited as you start this next phase of your education at Purdue University. We can't wait to see all that you become! We know that you will be successful in everything that you do! We love you!"

Alyssa Munis, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Illinois State University.

Message from the family: "We couldn't be any more proud of you and we can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. We love you! Mom, Dad & Katelyn"

Lexi Nichols, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Missouri, studying law.

Message from the family: "Proud! You are smart, kind and a wonderful daughter. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you."

Emilia Nykaza, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Lewis University.

Message from the family: "“Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure!”

Nicolas D. Orszulak, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Marquette University.

Message from his family: "We are proud of you Nick. Wishing you the best at Marquette ! Love Mom & Dad"

Sophia Palumbo, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Grand Valley State University.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Sophia! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see you achieve your dreams!"

Abby Pappageorge, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Grand Valley State University.

Message from the family: "Wishing you the Best on your next chapter in life. We love you and are so very proud of you!"

Michael Pawyza, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending McHenry County College, playing baseball.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you Morgs & Michael. Sky's the limit. Love you. Mom, Dad, Maddy & Matthew"

Morgan Pawyza, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you Morgs & Michael. Sky's the limit. Love you. Mom, Dad, Maddy & Matthew"

Eva Perme, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending St. Mary's College.

Message from her family: "Congratulations Eva!"

Emily Plaszewski, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Austin College.

Message from the family: "Mom and Dad are so proud of the young lady you are becoming, can't wait to see you play college Water Polo. Go Roos!"

Brittany Rabe, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending St. Ambrose University in Iowa for Biomedical Laboratory.

Message from the family: "So Proud of you accomplishments: Honor roll, National Art Honor Society, dedication to the sport you Love Softball."

Alexis Raia, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Northern Illinois University.

Message from the family: "Congratulations on completing high school. Mom and Dad love you."

Maya Mackenzie Renfro, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Rhode Island, studying environmental conservation.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Maya! Wishing you the very best as you continue your journey through life! You will do great things! Love your Family"

Samantha Rodriguez, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of St. Francis, studying nursing.

Message from the family: "Samantha you have worked so hard despite the obstacles! Dad and I are so proud of all your hard work and dedication to your goals. Looking forward to see what you accomplish in the next 4 years! Love you!"

Olivia Roede, Lockport Township High School

Message from the family: "Beyond proud of all of your accomplishments! Love, Mom and Dad"

Quinlan Roth, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Carthage College.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of your accomplishments and the man you are becoming. We can't wait to see what you do next."

Kaitlyn Sadler, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying business.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Kate! I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Always stay as kind as you are! Love Mom"

Jameel Salah, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College, studying nursing.

Message from the family: "So proud of you and your hard work! Keep it up, love you!!"

Clayton Schmeckpeper, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Olivet Nazarene University.

Message from the family: "Clay, we are so proud of you! Keep working hard and chasing your dreams. Love, Mom, Dad, and Keagan"

Heather Seasock, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Illinois State University, studying business organizational leadership.

Message from the family: "Congratulations to our daughter on her High school senior graduation. Her personal accomplishments academically, and in her sport of ice skating the past 15 years synchro, figure and ice dancing. We are very proud of you and know you will succeed in your future endeavors. We love you to the moon and back."

McKenna Seifert, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Illinois State University, studying special education.

Message from the family: "We’re so proud of you and look forward to cheering you on as you take in the future. Love you! Mom, Dad and Megan"

Nathan Schwartzkopf, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending North Central College, studying history and archival studies.

Message from the family: "Congrats to you! All of your hard work has paid off. We are all so proud of you! Dad, Mom, Alec and Stephanie"

Francesca Serevino, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Lewis University.

Message from the family: "Frankie.. so proud of you and all your hard work !! Can’t wait until your next chapter in your choice of Forensics. !"

Bradley Slezak, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Indiana State University, studying sports management.

Message from the family: "Brad, we are so excited for you as you begin your pursuit of your dream job. God has wonderful plans for you!!"

Kassidy Stack, Lockport Township High School

Will be studying criminal psychology.

Message from the family: "Congrats on all your hard work and determination Kass, we are so proud of you. We know you’ll be successful, and look forward to all the things you’ll accomplish! Love Mom, Dad, Kyle, Sami, Peter, Elisha and Gianna"

Alyssa Stevenson, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Kentucky, studying pharmacy.

Message from the family: "You are incredible, this is just a speed bump, enjoy the journey!"

Jordyn Swenson, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Western Michigan University, studying nursing.

Message from the family: "We are so very proud of you Jordyn!! I'm so sorry your senior year is ending like this but this in NO way takes away all of your hard work and successes!!"

Alex Tomaszewski, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending St. Ambrose University in Iowa, studying nursing and playing lacrosse.

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Alex Tomaszewski, we are all so very proud of you! Go, SAU Bees! Love, Mom, Dad and Jimmy"

Reagan Tompkins, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Message from the family: "Your future is bright and beautiful! love, Dad, Momma, Madison and Hayden"

Matthew Toth, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Lewis University.

Message from the family: "Matthew, congratulations on your graduation from high school! We are all so proud of you and love you so much! Be bold and courageous but stay humble!"

Samantha Traina, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Missouri, studying biomedical engineering

Message from the family: "Samantha - we are so proud of all of your hard work and can’t wait to watch you flourish in college! Love you sweetie!"

Jenna Unger, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Jenna!!! As I always say, “Dream big, little one”. Love you, Mom"

Joshua VanderVeen, Lockport Township High School

Will be studying physical therapy and sports medicine.

Message from the family: "These last few years have flown by! Mom and dad love you very much and hope wish you the best for what's coming next!"

Zachary Vestal, Lockport Township High School

Will be studying criminology.

Message from the family: "Zach, we are so proud of you! You are a very special young man who will go far in life! Your brother and I love you very much! Love Aaron and Mom"

Jacob Vins, Providence Catholic High School

Will be attending Drake University, studying biochemistry.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Jacob!"

Donald Wallace, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Notre Dame.

Message from the family: "Congrats Donny!!!"

Alyssa Woodworth, Lockport Township High School

Will be attending University of Wisconsin at River Falls, studying Equine Science.

Message from her family: "Alyssa - we are so proud of the young woman that you have become. Through all of this pandemic craziness, you continue to persevere. We are proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom and Tyler "

Robert Zett, Lockport Township High School

Joining the U.S. Army.

Message from the family: "Congratulations on finishing high school and moving to the next phase of your life. We know that this isn’t the way you wanted your senior year to go, but it will certainly be a senior year you will never forget!"

This article originally appeared on the Homer Glen-Lockport Patch