Aurora Patch Honors High School Graduates: Aurora Class Of 2020

AURORA, IL — Aurora Patch wants to provide a way to share the achievements of our high school graduates, even if it's in a small way. With in-person instruction canceled for the rest of the 2019-20 school year in Illinois due to the coronavirus, high school seniors are missing out on the last moments of what should be a happy, celebratory time. Many proms and graduations have been postponed, and we know many high school seniors are feeling sadness about missing these milestone high school events.

We hope that this will give the community a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates. You can find the form here if you'd like to add your graduate. Patch will be updating this form until May 31.

Here are the Aurora Class of 2020 high school graduates:

Iyanni Pryor, West Aurora High School

Will be attending Aurora University to pursue her nursing degree.

Message from Iyanni’s family: “We are so happy to share in the excitement of your graduation! We are so very proud of you. Special thanks to Aunt Tamika for sharing this article for her niece. CONGRATS CLASS OF 2020!”

Elisa Gonzales, East Aurora High School

Will be attending Aurora University to study education.

Message from Elisa’s family: “Congratulations on your graduation Sweetie! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! With your confidence, hard work, perseverance and determination, we know you are headed for greatness! Best wishes for a bright future! We love you so much! God Bless You. Love, Mom & Juan Carlos”

Raul Garcia-Varela, East Aurora High School

Will be attending Benedictine University.

Message from Raul’s family: “It took us a while to get you where you are today and knowing that this year was your year, this COVID-19 messed it up But that’s no reason to give up on your dreams mijo. You will get far and know that I will always be standing by your side no matter how many mountains we have to push together. Luv You and CONGRATULATIONS my SENIOR. Class of 2020! Once a Tomcat, always a Tomcat, remember this always!”

Sylvester Williams, East Aurora Extension Campus

Will be studying business.

Message from Sylvester’s family: “So proud to have a 2020 Grad. You did it son.”

Eliana Kettley, West Aurora High School

Will be studying theater performance and music, with a minor in dance.

Message from Eliana’s family: “We are so proud of you! You are so talented, so even though things are not quite what you had thought they would be, your future will be unbelievable! Love you always!”

Malique Michael McGhee, West Aurora High School

Will be attending the College of DuPage.

Message from Malique’s family: “This is the beginning of a long journey of hopefully more ups than downs, twist and turns on the way to becoming a Successful Man. Keep the faith and follow good habits. Do the work and whatever you desire you will acquire. Love Mom and Dad!”