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Pat Henning directs the marching band during the Larkin vs. Oswego East football game at Memorial Field in Elgin in September 2009.

BRIAN HILL | Staff Photographer

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Henning works with the wind ensemble at Larkin High School.

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The wind ensemble rehearses for Henning's last concert coming up in May.

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Pat Henning directing the band during a Larkin High School football game.

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Henning will be retiring this spring at the end of the school year after teaching more than 26 years at the Elgin school.

BRIAN HILL | Staff Photographer

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Retiring Larkin High School band director Patrick Henning says the bond he forms with students, and watching the growth process through their high school years is the most rewarding thing about his extensive career in music. And its what hell miss the most when he retires this spring.