Photo Gallery: Hoffman Estates, York, Lake Zurich and Palatine graduation ceremonies
Posted May 17, 2026 7:19 pm
Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School seniors Kira Ruszkowski, left, and Juliana Rezkalla smile and wave to fellow gaduates before the start of their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School senior Patrick Clayton high fives a staff member before the start of his commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Hoffman Estates High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Ricardo Morales gives the “student reflections address” during the York Community High School commencement ceremony at their stadium Sunday in Elmhurst.
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Royce Chettakkad waves to someone in the crowd as York Community High School seniors process into their stadium for Sunday’s commencement ceremony in Elmhurst.
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York Community High School seniors file into the stadium for the graduation ceremony Sunday.
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A student band plays “Upside Down” by Jack Johnson at the York Community High School commencement ceremony Sunday in Elmhurst.
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York Community High School held its 2026 commencement ceremony at their stadium Sunday in Elmhurst.
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Seniors at York Community High School spent most of their graduation ceremony holding their cap downs on a windy Sunday in Elmhurst.
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A long line of soon-to-be graduates make their way to the York Community High School stadium for their graduation ceremony Sunday in Elmhurst.
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The Lake Zurich High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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The Lake Zurich High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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Seniors Meera Ohri, left, and Addison Cundiff deliver a welcome address during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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The Lake Zurich High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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The Lake Zurich High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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Senior Gabby Axelrood laughs with friends during the 2026 Lake Zurich High School commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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Family members cheer the Lake Zurich High School graduating class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich..
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The Palatine High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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The Palatine High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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The Palatine High School graduating class of 2026 held their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Manny Alonso, left, and Rudy Alonso help their brother Jose Bautista, with his cap and gown before the Palatine High School commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Graduating seniors David Valdez, left, and Joshua Brannigan shake hands before the Palatine High School 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Senior Delilah Chihuahua has her photo taken by her father, Ismael, before the Palatine High School commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Seniors Emily Magdaleno, left, and Elim Hernandez laugh together before the Palatine High School 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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