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The Lyons Township High School Class of 2022 graduates crossed the commencement stage toward their futures Wednesday May 25 in the North Campus Fieldhouse.

There were 995 students who had their moments in the spotlight and received their diplomas.

Principal Jennifer Tyrrell said 97 % of the graduating students notified the school of high school plans and 96 % will pursue further education at two-year or four-year colleges, technical schools, apprenticeships or the military. The students will attend 195 colleges or technical schools in 41 of 50 states, plus Ireland, Canada and England, Tyrrell said.

Maggie Cavabugh captures a moment with friends on a cell phone before Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Maggie Cavabugh captures a moment with friends on a cell phone before Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Student Council President Maia Halm gave the student address. Lexi Estrada gave the commencement meditation. Murphy Byrne, president of the Class of 2022, presented the class gift. And, Morgan Fry was the honors orator.

“One thing I can say for certain is that I am proud to have gone to LT,” Byrne said. “And I’m just as certain that LT is proud of us for graduating today.”

Byrne said the ceremony isn’t just about the 2022 graduates.

“It’s about the community we’ve been surrounded by the last four years and our last chance to appreciate and celebrate it,” Byrne said.

Halm asked her fellow graduates to do a little homework. Thank those in their lives who helped them get there, teachers, parents and those who kept them safe.

Novalee Roberto fixes Jane Sluis tassel before the Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Novalee Roberto fixes Jane Sluis tassel before the Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

“Most of all, thank yourself,” Halm said. “You guys have accomplished something huge, that is not to be forgotten. Be proud of yourselves.”

Frye told her classmates that they’d transformed from little freshmen struggling to learn the LT fight song to the accomplished group sitting before on graduation day.

“Of course this journey was not without its challenges,” Fry said. “From life pre-pandemic, to remote, hybrid and full in-person learning, we discovered how to adapt to any curveball that were thrown our way.”

T.J DiSessa straightens his tie before the Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
T.J DiSessa straightens his tie before the Lyons Township HS graduation commencement held at the North Campus, La Grange Ill. Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Superintendent Brian Waterman told the class that passion enthusiasm a good work ethic helped them get to the graduation and will be instrumental in their success in life. One characteristic hasn’t changed is understanding that the true measure of success in the world is how you treat others.

“Please simply be kind . . . ,” Waterman said. “After all, being kind is what this world needs more of.”