Schools

Congratulations, Joliet Central High Grad Donald Autman

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

(Courtesy photo)

JOLIET, IL — The high school seniors of 2021 have had an experience like no other in a century — a year upended by a pandemic and by lockdowns that kept them from enjoying many of the activities that previous seniors have taken for granted.

Patch hopes to help make it up to those seniors by giving them a special sendoff. We asked parents and other family members to pay tribute to this year’s grads using a special submission form so we can publish those tributes one by one.

Donald Autman will graduate from Joliet Central High.

Find out what's happening in Jolietfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Plans after graduation: To continue to Be great

Accomplishments: Donald's has fought this school year and made it. Struggling with the challenges from being hit by a car. Didn't stop him and won't stop him

Find out what's happening in Jolietfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Special message: Donald I am so proud of you. Keep pushing and don't let anyone or anything stop you. You are a child of God, the devil tried so many times but you know the rest. We love you and are so proud of you. Go Dj that's our Dj. Love mom, Banks, granny, & Dad


Do you want to congratulate a special graduate on Patch? Submit yours here.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.