Images: Waubonsie Valley, Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley and Willows Academy graduation ceremonies
Class of 2022
 
Joe Lewnard
 
 
Updated 5/29/2022 9:29 PM

Photos from the Sunday, May 29 high school graduations including Waubonsie Valley, Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley and Willows Academy.

Daliah Lopez, left, and Leslie Paniagua pause for a photo after the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Daliah Lopez, left, and Leslie Paniagua pause for a photo after the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Leah Tubbs visits with her family at the conclusion of the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Leah Tubbs visits with her family at the conclusion of the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Piya Shah delivers the Senior Reflection Address during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Piya Shah delivers the Senior Reflection Address during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
The Waubonsie Valley Senior Choir sings the alma mater during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  The Waubonsie Valley Senior Choir sings the alma mater during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates wave to their families during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates wave to their families during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Members of the Class of 2022 enter during the processional of the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Members of the Class of 2022 enter during the processional of the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates nearly fill the floor level during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates nearly fill the floor level during the Waubonsie Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Lillie Piotrowski, left, and Jessica Vogt await the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Lillie Piotrowski, left, and Jessica Vogt await the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Left to right, Julia Smith, Shreya Jaisingh and Leanne Barrett pause for a photo together prior to the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Left to right, Julia Smith, Shreya Jaisingh and Leanne Barrett pause for a photo together prior to the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
A graduate waves toward the audience during the processional of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  A graduate waves toward the audience during the processional of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates use either side the bell monument as a backdrop for photos prior to the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates use either side the bell monument as a backdrop for photos prior to the start of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
A graduate looks toward the audience during the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  A graduate looks toward the audience during the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Barker delivers the senior reflection address during the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Jonathan Barker delivers the senior reflection address during the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduation singers are part of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduation singers are part of the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates are congratulated as they walk back to their seats during the presentation of diplomas at the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates are congratulated as they walk back to their seats during the presentation of diplomas at the Metea Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Jada-Marie Griggs, left, and Naimal Khan greet one another outside prior to the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Jada-Marie Griggs, left, and Naimal Khan greet one another outside prior to the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Sabrina Valente delivers the Senior Reflection address during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Sabrina Valente delivers the Senior Reflection address during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
A graduate seated in the front row takes a photo with classmates during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  A graduate seated in the front row takes a photo with classmates during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
A graduate waves toward the stands during the processional of the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  A graduate waves toward the stands during the processional of the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates enter the arena during the processional during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates enter the arena during the processional during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
A graduate signals toward her cheering family during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  A graduate signals toward her cheering family during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates take their seats during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates take their seats during the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Graduates begin to fill most of the arena floor during the processional of the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
  Graduates begin to fill most of the arena floor during the processional of the Neuqua Valley High School graduation ceremony at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb Sunday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Performing with the Willows Academy Bell Choir is (fourth from left) Emma Orillo, 14, a freshman from Glenview. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Performing with the Willows Academy Bell Choir is (fourth from left) Emma Orillo, 14, a freshman from Glenview. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport has entered the gym for graduation. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport has entered the gym for graduation. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Performing with the Willows Academy Bell Choir is (fourth from left) Emma Orillo, 14, a freshman from Glenview. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Performing with the Willows Academy Bell Choir is (fourth from left) Emma Orillo, 14, a freshman from Glenview. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Waiting in a hallway to enter the gym for graduation is (third from left) Sara Esho Georges of Morton Grove. On immediate left is Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Waiting in a hallway to enter the gym for graduation is (third from left) Sara Esho Georges of Morton Grove. On immediate left is Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Seniors held long stemmed red roses. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Seniors held long stemmed red roses. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Head of School Jaime Vasquez addresses the audience. Regarding the 31 graduates, "The Class of 2022 has been remarkable," Vasquez said. "Of course, they've come through their whole high school career with the biggest impact of COVID so far and they've come out like shining stars." Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Head of School Jaime Vasquez addresses the audience. Regarding the 31 graduates, "The Class of 2022 has been remarkable," Vasquez said. "Of course, they've come through their whole high school career with the biggest impact of COVID so far and they've come out like shining stars." Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
"Be Unstoppable Today." Left, Annie Ang of Des Plaines, theology teacher, waits with graduates before the ceremony. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
"Be Unstoppable Today." Left, Annie Ang of Des Plaines, theology teacher, waits with graduates before the ceremony. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Waiting in a staging area before graduation is Valeria Ramos Kuzuhara of Des Plaines. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Waiting in a staging area before graduation is Valeria Ramos Kuzuhara of Des Plaines. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Waiting in a hallway to enter the gym for graduation is (second from left) Sara Esho Georges of Morton Grove. On far left is Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Waiting in a hallway to enter the gym for graduation is (second from left) Sara Esho Georges of Morton Grove. On far left is Alondra Guerra Palacios of Bridgeport. Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Images from graduation at The Willows Academy in Des Plaines on May 29.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald 
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