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Lake Zurich High School Class of 2022

Posted June 20, 2022 1:00 am

Lake Zurich High School seniors Jacob Belovicz, left, and Ryan Bohn deliver the welcome speech to fellow graduates and guests during the school's commencement ceremony May 22. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Graduates in Class of 2022: 447

Graduation ceremony: Sunday, May 22, at Lake Zurich High School

Highest honors graduates:

• 27 Students graduating Summa Cum Laude

Graduation Speaker: Zoya Hasan

Class Officers: Ryan Bohn, Jacob Belovicz, Abigail Perryman, Natalie Van Derek

Academic achievements:

• 99 Illinois State Scholars

• 122 North Suburban Conference All Academic Award Winners

• 10 National Merit Commended Students

• 4 National Merit Finalists

• 1 National Merit Scholarship Winner

Athletic achievements:

• Cheer - state qualifier

• Poms - state champions

• Olivia Horhorst state champ in 500-yard freestyle

• Boys cross country - 6th in state

• Girls golf - Emily Kaminski state qualifier

• Boys golf - Jake Michalak state qualifier

• Girls basketball - regional champs

Theater productions:

• "Guys and Dolls"

• "Puffs"

• "Alice in Wonderland"

What was new in 2021-22: We opened up a brand new Learning Innovation Hub and STEAM area in our building.

What challenges did the Class of 2022 face as they returned to in-person school full time, and how did they overcome them:

The Class of 2022 re-entered a new normal as they returned to in person learning. This class were able to overcome some set backs and ultimately come through the pandemic with flying colors. They challenges they faced will only help them learn and grow in their future endeavors.

Principal's reflections on the Class of 2022:

I think the most critical thing we, as a school, and especially the class of 2022 has embraced is the journey. Nancy Salmeron stated, "Enjoy the journey and embrace the destination when you get there." I am so very proud of your leadership and commitment. No matter where you land, college, career, trades, or military - we are so proud of you.

- Principal Erin DeLuga

At left: Lake Zurich High School seniors march into the school's stadium for the start of their graduation ceremony. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich High School senior class board members Abigail Perryman, left, and Natalie Van Derek talk about the class gift during the school's graduation ceremony May 22. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich senior Olivia Dorshorts competes in the 500-yard freestyle during the IHSA State girls swimming finals at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont. Dorshorts finished in first place. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich High School performs during the IHSA state Competitive Dance competition finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich's Ben Cooper takes the handoff from Jarred Meyers for a long run in the first half of a football game in Mundelein. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

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