Graduation ceremonies in Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Fremd, Hersey and Prospect

Anna Royz, center, of Buffalo Grove High School, takes a photo with her fellow graduates before the start of the school’s commencement ceremony, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Buffalo Grove.
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Gina Cho takes a photo with her son and Buffalo Grove High School graduate, Sam Cho, during the school’s commencement ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Buffalo Grove.
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Buffalo Grove High School seniors Sheily Hernandez, left, and Kayla Reyes enjoy spending time before the start of their graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Buffalo Grove.
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Buffalo Grove High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
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Buffalo Grove High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
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Buffalo Grove High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
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Buffalo Grove High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
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Olivia Tarchala, left, and Nina Ruffolo pose for a photo before the start of Rolling Meadows High School’s 2024 school year at the school on Thursday, May 22.
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Rolling Meadows High School held its 2024 start of school on Thursday, May 22.
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Rolling Meadows High School held its 2024 start of school on Thursday, May 22.
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Rolling Meadows High School held its 2024 start of school on Thursday, May 22.
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Nikki Shim, right, spots a friend arriving as she and Ella Neher wait for Rolling Meadows High School’s 2024 commencement procession to start at the school on Thursday, May 22.
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A trio of soon-to-be graduates, including Keith Koehler, closest to the camera, perform a backflip before Rolling Meadows High School’s graduation on Thursday, May 22.
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Rolling Meadows High School held its 2024 start of school on Thursday, May 22.
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Classmates take a selfie before the Fremd High School 2024 graduation ceremony at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Future graduates enter the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates prior to Fremd High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Future graduates enter the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates prior to Fremd High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Future graduates enter the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates prior to Fremd High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Kristen Jonsdottir, left, Lauren Ewanio and Ella Jung, right, wait for a friend in the wind as their classmates line up before the 2024 Fremd High School graduation ceremony at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday May 22, 2024.
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Brandon Gallardo holds Gabriela Sanchez’s cap and pompom before the Fremd High School 2024 graduation ceremony at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Future graduates enter the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates prior to Fremd High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Diana Nicolae, left, and Bailey Gillespie have a moment of levity as their friends take photos before the start of Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Arlington Heights.
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Jessica Tekien, left, watches as Nicole Montalbano takes a photo before the start of Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Arlington Heights.
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Seniors pose for a photo before Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Arlington Heights.
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Sheryl Joseph greets her friends before the start of Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Arlington Heights.
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Evan Fahey is ready for the start of Hersey High School’s graduation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Arlington Heights.
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Seniors pose for a photo before Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Arlington Heights.
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Graduates greet each other before the start of Hersey High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Arlington Heights.
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A graduate smiles during Prospect High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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Andrew Astorino, left, and Katrina Coyle talk before the procession begins at Prospect High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Mount Prospect.
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Graduates pause for a photo before the start of Prospect High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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Emily Caravello speaks at Prospect High School’s graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Mount Prospect.
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Graduates stand in their seats during Prospect High School’s graduation procession Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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A graduate waits for the program to begin during Prospect High School’s graduation procession Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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Graduates enter during Prospect High School’s graduation procession Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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Graduates are lined up and ready for the procession to begin during Prospect High School’s graduation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Mount Prospect.
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