Joliet Patch Honors High School Graduates: Class Of 2020

JOLIET, IL — Joliet 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 Joliet area Class of 2020 high school graduates:

Sofia Thalia Aguilar, Lockport East High School

Message from the family: "I am soooo proud of you and all your accomplishments. Keep pushing forward and achieve all your goals. Love you."

Damon Almazan, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Purdue Fort Wayne University

Message from the family: "We are some extremely proud of all your hard work. You not only shined academically but also athletically. I know your future is going to be bright. I just wanted to tell you how proud we are of you. Congratulations Damon!"

Jack Ankeney, Joliet West

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "Congratulations Jack! We are so proud of you!"

Ricki Barham, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending Lewis University, Forensic Science and Technology

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Ricki, we are so proud of you!"

Logan H. Barnett, Joliet Central

Will be attending Northern Illinois University

Message from the family: "Congratulations! The future holds so much for you! I hope all your dreams come true!

Brandon Barroso, Joliet Central

Message from the family: "Brandon I wish nothing but the best for you, I know you will do great in life and I am so proud of you! Love you!"

Ben Battaglia, Minooka Community High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "Congratulations Ben! Mom and Dad are very proud of you!"

Madison Rylie Beene, Joliet West High School

Will be attending DePaul University

Message from the family: "Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! The best is yet to come! Love you!"

Hunter Binder, Joliet Central High School

Message from the family: "Congrats! We are so proud of you Love Your Sister Stephanie and your nephews Tristan, Santana, and Amias!"

Kylie Bodzioch, Joliet West

Will be attending: NIU (Physical Therapy)

Message from the family: "Congratulations Kylie!! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Love you to the moon and back Mom and Dad."

Jack Brenczewski, Joliet West High School

Will be attending University of South Carolina

Message from the family: "We couldn’t be prouder now let’s hope this is the only time you make The Patch! Love your adoring parents!"

Conlin Brandani, Joliet West

Enlisted into the Marines. Departs 12/14/2020.

Message from the family: "I am so proud of you Conlin!"

Briana, Joliet West

Will be attending: Loyola University, pediatrician

Message from the family: "So proud of you briana congratulations on all the hard work a achievements you've done. Love mom and dad."

Alexis Bricco, Joliet West

Career option: Educator

Message from the family: "Alexis we are so proud of you. Cant wait to see what you accomplish in the future. Love Mom & Dad and your brothers and sisters."
Vincent Bruce, Plainfield Central High

Will be attending Illinois College committed to baseball
Message from the family: "Couldn’t be more proud of you for never giving up even when things seemed difficult and pressing on with some encouragement. I know there’s been many obstacles and life changes but you’ve gotten through them and I couldn’t be more proud to call you my son!! Congrats on moving on and getting committed to IC for doing what you love!!"

Damien Bucio, Joliet west high school

Message from the family: "Congratulations Damien we are so proud!!! Love mom and dad."

Makayla Sherese Calvert, Minooka High School

Plans to pursue career in nursing field.

Message from the family: "I’m so proud of all you’ve accomplished (working and going to school)."

Emma Cameron, Joliet West High School

Will be attending St. Ambrose University to major in Occupational Therapy. She will also be a member of the SAU womens’s golf team.

Message from the family: "Emma, we are so very proud of all of you accomplishments both in school and on the golf course and softball field. Keep reaching for the stars! We love you so much! Love, Dad, Mom, Grace and Lauren."

Tiana Campbell, Lockport Township High School

Plans to pursue career in American Sign Language.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Tiana. Accomplishing your dreams is your reality."

Angelica Cervantes, Joliet West

Will be attending Blackburn College

Message from the family: "I’m very proud of your accomplishments and I know you will achieve all your goals! Reach for the stars!"

Sheldon Cherry, Joliet West

Will be attending Luther College

Message from the family: "Becoming a mom at 15 wasn’t easy but I got the job done you’re on your way to COLLEGE with a 3.4 GPA definitely a PROUD MOM MOMENT congratulations Sheldon Love your mom & family."

Calvin Darley, Joliet Central HS

Will be attending: Calvin has joined the Army National Guard. After basic training, he will begin job training specializing in radar repair, stationed in Oklahoma.

Message from the family: "We are SUPER proud of our son, brother, and grandson! Love Jay, Rachel, Chloe, Camille, Grams Brunke & Fennema and Grandpa Darley."

Angelica De Jesus, Joliet West High School

Will be attending JJC for Nursing

Message from the family: "Angelica we are so proud of you. You came a long way and I pray God will continue to watch over you. We love you always."

Theodore J.Deimer, Plainfield Central High School

Will be attending University of Missouri

Message from the family: "Congratulations."

Justin Alonsso Diaz, joliet west High school

Will be attending: Northern Illinois university/ Mechatronics

Message from the family: "Congratulations Justin from your parents."

Sara DiNardo, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Northern Illinois University - Major Psychology

Message from the family: "Congratulations Sara we are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, Anthony and Amanda."

Meghan Dupree, Joliet West High School

Will be attending JJC majoring in veterinary medicine

Message from the family: "Congratulations, Meghan! Dad and I are beyond proud of you. Keep reaching for the stars! Love, Mom."

Taylor Durak, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Grinnell College studying environmental engineering

Message from the family: "Your achievements are many, but the recognition is few, just know in your heart, that we all love you!! Congratulations Taylor Durak, Class if 2020, never forgotten!!"

Brian Duran, Joliet West High School

Plans to attend NIU

Message from the family: "Contractual we so proud of you."

Owen English, Joliet Central

Plans to attend Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "Congratulations Owen! We're proud of you! #Classof2020."

Damicia Ervins, Joliet West

Roman Cruz Esquivel, Joliet Central High School

Message from the family: "Roman we are all so very proud of you. Can’t wait to see what life has in store for you! Be great, be yourself."

Saniya Zhane Evans, Romeoville High School

Will be attending Illinois Central College

Message from the family: "Congratulations love Tee-Tee, Nana, and Tony Words can’t express on how proud we are of your accomplishments."

Trayvon C. Evans, Joliet Central

Will be attending Joliet Junior College majoring in Business Administration

Message from the family: "Trayvon we are so proud of you the process you have made in the past 4 years and the way you have been involved in the community and different organizations in the community. You are going to do amazing things when you attend Joliet Junior College. We love you."

Jimmy Fitzmaurice, Plainfield South High School

Will be attending JJC

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you!"

Suzanne Fonck, Joliet West High School

Will be attending University of St. Francis

Message from the family: "Way to go! Can't wait to see your future accomplishments."

Ahmad Ford, Joliet West

Ahmad will be attending JJC

Message from the family: "Congratulation son! Love you much young man."

Madison Franciskovich, Plainfield South High School

Will be attending JJC for 2 years then ISU

Message from the family: "So proud of you sunshine, love your family!"

Morgan Franciskovich, Plainfield South High School

Will be attending SIU

Message from the family: "So proud of you sunshine, love your family."

Jaime Galvan Jr., Joliet west high school

"Congratulations bro you did it!!! We all are so proud of you. Love you Aunt Nay Nay."

Nathan Godar, Joliet West High School

Nathan will be attending Concordia University Chicago in the fall where he will earn a degree in Computer Science and play Football!

Message from the family: "We are so proud of Nathan for working so hard in high school in the classroom and in the football field! We are excited to watch I’m play college football while working to earn a degree in Computer Science!"

Jazlynn J Gonzalez, Joliet Central High School

Will be pursuing career as attorney at law

Message from the family: "We are so proud."

Emily Gregurich, Joliet Central high school

Message from the family: "Emily Mom and Dad are very proud of you all our love."

Jared Greskoviak, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Trinity Christian College

Message from the family: "Bear...your mom and dad are so proud of you. Congratulations and good luck."

Maria D. Martinwz-Guzman, Joliet West High School

Career option: Pediatrician

"Maria, i want to say that im very proud of you and all you have accomplished. Working estra hard to graduate early in not an easy task. Your family is very proud of you and your father from heaven is very proud of you..is"

Alydia Hilliard, Romeoville High school

Will be attending Millikin University

Message from the family: "Congratulations ALYDIA! Your family is proud of all of your hard work. Stay positive and your new journey will start soon. We love you!"

Joshua Hischier, Joliet Central High

Plans to attend Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "Joshua, You have made me so proud! You are such a wonderful son and I love you so very much! Keep reaching for the stars Son you can achieve anything you put your mind to. LOVE MOM."

Leonard Hohisel, Joliet West

Plans to attend JJC

Message from the family: "We are proud of you!"

Tyler Holmes, Joliet Central

Plans to attend Joliet Junior College, Psychology major

Message from the family: "Tyler, I am proud of you and all of your hard work! G.P.A. of 4.40, Top 25 Senior Award, you have given it your all! Nothing but good things to come in your future, we love you!"

Khia Hoyle, Joliet West

Career option: Doctor

Message from the family: "Sister I'm so proud of you. I love you so much. Keep being amazing and continue being you and your wishes and dreams will become reality. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH SISSY!."

Dakoda Joachim, Romeoville High School

Will be attending Northern Oklahoma

Message from the family: "Congratulations to Our son Dakoda, your mom and dad are very proud of you. We are proud of your commitment to your college for basketball and we are going miss you like crazy, but we are proud of the man you are becoming. We know you are going to succeed to whatever you put your mind too and we are excited to see what the future holds for you. We love you! Love your mom and dad."

Heidi Johnson, Joliet Central High School

Message from the family: "Congratulations Heidi! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments in bowling."

Marquis Johnson, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Trade School

Message from the family: "Congratulations Marquis on your hard work and dedication this year as you balanced school,football, & work... We Are Proud Of You!!"

Dylan Ray and Ashlee Rae Johnstone, Joliet West

Kelly Krall, Joliet West

Will be attending Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Program.

Message from the family: "I just want to say how very proud we are of our daughter and look forward to seeing her succeed in Culinary Arts Program."

Lindsay Krefft, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Illinois State University

Message from the family: "Way to go , Lindsay! You are an amazing student and young lady! We love you and are so proud of you!"

Makenzie Laskowski, Joliet West

Will be attending Augustana College

Message from the family: "So proud of you! Keep dreaming! These times show your resilience, strength and courage."

Jaelen Lewis, Joliet West

Will be attending Joliet Junior College-Vet Tech

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you! You will do great things in life!"

Alexus Maldonado, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending University of St. Francis for nursing.

Message from the family: "We love you so much. We are so proud of who you are. We are excited to see everything else you will achieve. Congratulations on everything you have achieved. Your ambition and drive has shown in all your hard work."

Miguel Marin, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending: University of St. Francis majoring is Biological Studies with minor in Music.

Message from the family: "From parents: We are extremely proud of you and hope you continue making us proud. Congratulations on your commitment to USF to play soccer there and we can’t wait to cheer you on! We love you!"

Dulce’Celeste Martinez, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Brown University Environmental science

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you Dulce. Tomorrow is waiting for dreams to be dreamed, goals to be reached..tomorrow is waiting to be yours. You’re going to make this world a more wonderful place. Congratulations!!"

Makayla Rae Martinez, Joliet Central

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "We couldn’t be prouder of you, all of your accomplishments and the wonderful young lady you’ve become. Congratulations and we love you!!"

Mia A Martinez, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: University of St. Frances to become a Nurse Practitioner

Message from the family: "We're so proud of you Mia and everything you've become. Watching you grow into this amazing young woman has been amazing. You're stronger than you think and so smart. Keep up the good work. I know you've got this. May God continue to guide you always and open doors for you with new experiences an amazing people by your side every step of the way."

Natalie Martinez, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College, pre electives for Dental Hygiene.

Message from the family: "We are beyond proud of you for all your accomplishments. Your a beautiful smart girl and keeping making those big moves."

Rita Martinez, Joliet Central High School

Message from the family: "To my oldest daughter I am so proud of you and everything you have achieved! Keep working hard to achieve your goals and dreams! The world is your oyster all you have to do is open it! To get what you want! I love you congratulations!"

Melanie Mascote, Joliet Central

Will be attending JJC

Message from the family: "Estamos muy orgullosos de ti Mija a sido difícil en estoy días pero el futuro es prometedor sigue tus sueños aquí estaremos siempre para apoyarte te queremos mucho!!"

Patrick Mathews, Joliet West

Career option: Welder/Pipefitter

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your future holds for you. We know you will do great things. Congrats! We love you!"

Jana Marie Miller, Joliet West High School

Will be pursuing nursing as career option.

Message from the family: "Congratulations Jana! Love, Grandma and Aunt Chris."

Riley Nicole Miller, Joliet West High school

Career option: Paramedic/EMT/Firefighter

Message from the family: "Congratulations Riley! Your aunt Stephanie is sooo proud of you! All of your hard work paid off and now to your next journey! Grandma, Grandpa Miller, Brayden, Michael ,and Nashton are sooo proud of you too!"

Riley Miller, Joliet central

Will be attending: JJC

Keia Moffett, Joliet Central high school

She is attending University of St. Francis for business and entrepreneurship completing her masters.

Daniel Monico, Joliet Central

Will be attending:NIU.

Message from the family: "Congratulations on all your accomplishments, we are very proud of you. Love You, Mom and Dad."

Estefani Morales, Joliet West High School

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you for not giving up even thought sometimes it seemed rough. You did it baby girl! You are a graduate mom and dad are so proud as well! We love you!!"

Jennifer Morales, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "Congrats grad! Mom, Dad, and I are so proud of you. We love you so much!"

Diamante’ DeAndre Morrow, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Trinity College

Message from the family: "Congratulations to my respectable, hard working, athletic son. You don’t know how proud I am for staying focused and accomplishing this milestone. I love you so much."

Savannah Moser, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Loyola University Chicago

Message from the family: "Congratulations Savannah! We are so proud of you!"

Scott Nephew, Joliet Central High School

College of choice or career option remains undecided.

Message from the family: "You are an amazing empathic human being. I am proud to be your mother and to watch you grow into a fine young man. I can’t wait to see the good things you will do in this world. Love you always!"

Jemma Newby, Joliet West High School

Plans for college: Music Education at Olivet Nazerene University

Message from the family: "So sorry for all you've lost. So proud of all you've accomplished. So excited for your future."

Roberto Ochos, Plainfield Central High School

Will be attending JJC

Message from the family: "We are proud of you, keep pursuing those dreams. Love Mom, Dad, Ale & Noe’"

Jacari Page, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Joliet Jr. College

Message from the family: "Congratulations Jacari! Mom and Dad are so proud of you! God Bless you and we are so excited about your future!"

Omar Joseph Paredes, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from family: "We are proud of all your accomplishments love mom."

Kendahl Paige Parks, Joliet Catholic Academy

Will be attending Olivet Nazarene University

Message from family: "We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. The sky is the limit!"

Melanie Patterson, Joliet Central

Plans to pursue career in cosmetology

Message from the family: "Melanie is one of the strongest people you will ever meet. She works so hard. Keeping at least a 4.0 GPA at all times while also working sometimes up to 3 jobs at once. She is full of fire and will go far in this world."

Paige Picciolo, Joliet Catholic Academy

Will be attending: Illinois State

Message from the family: "Follow your dreams Page you make us proud."

Savannah Pleasant, Joliet Central

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "This is my daughter and it have been a long road."

Dario Perez, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College

Message from the family: "From the Morales’ Family! We love you Dario & are so proud of you!"

Jose Perez, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Loyola University

Message from the family: "Congratulations Jose, we are super proud of you! Good luck at Loyola, Dr. Perez."

Yesenia Perezjikiet, Joliet Central

Will be attending Lewis University

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you! Cant wait to see what the future will bring you.XOXO."

Kaylyn Preisler, Joliet West

Will be attending Lewis University

Message from the family: "I’m beyond proud of you and all you’ve accomplished over the years! I’m so excited to watch you continue your educational journey!"

Quinn Rande, Joliet Central

Will be attending: Quinn is going to Monmouth College majoring in elementary education.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you! This is the only time it’s acceptable to be in the Patch. We love you! Mom, Dad, Brenna, Camden, Aunt Patty and Poppy."

Diamond Reaves, Joliet West h.s.

Will be attending: Acting school in California

Message from the family: "Congrats Diamond even those this wasn't the end of the year you were expecting I am very proud of you congratulations Diamond mommy loves you."

Grace Regal, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Western Michigan University

Message from the family: "Grace, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments! You are a bright, determined young woman and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Love Dad, Mom, Emma and Jared."

Jocelyn Reyes, Joliet Catholic Academy

Will be attending University of Incarnate Word

Message from family: "So proud of you! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. The sky’s the limit so keep reaching for the stars!"

Rachelle Rienton, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending JJC for Nursing

Message from family: "We are so proud of you. May all your dreams come true. Love Titi Melissa."

Alberto Rodriguez, West High School

Career option: He wants to learn to be an operator of machines

Message from family: "I really proud of you. You show me has hard you be work when you want do. All your dreams came thru for sure. I love you sweetheart."

Citlali Rodriguez, Joliet West High School

Will be attending the US Army/utilities equipment repair.

Message from family: "Better things are coming."

Edgar Rodriguez, Joliet West High school

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from family: "Congratulations Edgar we are proud of you!"

Julian Andrés Rodriguez, Joliet West

Will be attending Joliet Junior College

Message from family: "Congratulations to my number one son. You have worked so hard and accomplished all you set you heart and mind to do. I am beyond proud of all you have achieved and the young man you are becoming. Love you now and always. Love Mom."

Anna V. Ruffin, JTHS West Campus

Message from the family: "We are so proud of you!"

Nelson Saenz, Joliet West High school

Career option: Automotive Industries

Message from family: "Nelson you did it!! Congrats your family is very proud of you."

Tayla Sanders, Plainfield South High School

Will be attending Tennessee State University

Message from family: "We want to wish our graduate best wishes on a reaching milestone."

Hunter Schadd, Joliet West High School

Career option: Carpenter

Message from the family: "Congratulations Hunter we are so PROUD of you!!!!"

Kailey Schmitt, Joliet West High School

Will be attending Northern Illinois University majoring in nursing.

Message from family: "Dear Kailey, We are so proud of you and all your high school accomplishments!! You have grown into an amazing young lady, and we couldn’t he happier for you!! You’ll do wonderful things in your life, and we can’t wait to watch you!! Love you more!!!! Mom, Dad, and Jake."

Terri Silva, MORRIS Community High School

Will be attending Bradley University (Electrical Engineering)

Message from family: "Congratulations Terri! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Dream big, the world is at your finger tips you just have to reach out and grab it! Love you so much, Mom, Dad, and Ean."

Takyla Smith, Joliet Central High School

Career option: Takyla wants to be a Lawyer.

Message from family: "Congratulations girl. You made it and you are going to make it as far as you can handle. I’m proud of you love."

Brandon V Sulkar, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending University of Illinois

Message from family: "Brandon, you have overcome so many obstacles to get where you are. No matter what path you decide to take, I’ll be here for you. I love you to the moon and back, Love, Mom."

Makayla Rose Szendzial, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Will be attending Northern Arizona university

Message from family: "Congrats Makayla. You have worked so very hard to get where your are and we are so very proud of you! We love you so much."

Emily Tilley, Plainfield Central High School

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College / Medical field

Message from family: "We’re so very proud of you Emily Anne!! Keep up the hard work! We love you!! Love, Mom & Dad."

Brandon Gregory Tinoco, joliet west hs

Will be attending: Arizona State University accepted into Chemical Engineering Program

Message from family: "It is with so much joy that I wish you a happy graduation day, baby boy. The summit of your achievement in life is already in view. Go get it!"

Tyler Trudelle, Providence Catholic High School, 1st Honors, N.H.S., Varsity Volleyball Undefeated Chicago Catholic League Champions, Prestigious Merit Scholarship Recipient U of AL.

Will be attending: University of Alabama AeroSpace Engineering

Message from family: "Well done Tyler. We are very proud of You representing Joliet, IL into the Cosmos and beyond! Go Celtics/#RollTide."

Fabian Ulloa, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: University of St. Francis - nursing

Message from family: "Fabian we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Can’t wait to see what your future holds. We love you."

Gerardo Valencia Jr., Joliet West High school

Will be attending:JJC - Welding

Message from family: "Congratulations J! Love you and we’re so proud of you. - Love Mom."

Ian Van Eck, Joliet West

Will be attending: Western Michigan and majoring in business.

Message from family: "Congratulations and best wishes for your future and all that lies ahead."

Alexa VanLengen, Joliet West

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College

Message from family: "Congrats, Lexa! We love you and are so proud of all you’ve accomplished!! Keep up the great work! Love, Mom, Dad, Elaina & LilyAnn."

Vincent Vella, Joliet Central High School

Message from family: "Congratulations Vinny I’m so proud of you!!"

Karen Vivero, joliet central high school

Career option: They wanna major in music education.

Message from family: "Were very proud of you! your our shinning star!"

Riley Ward, Joliet Catholic Academy

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College

Message from family: "We are so proud of you and all you accomplished on and off the football field these past four years! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! All our love, Mom and Dad."

Dana Weston, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending: Northern Illinois University

Message from family: "Congratulations Dana! We are all proud of you and wish you contiuned success in college."

Laura Woodard, Joliet West High School

Will be attending: Saint Xavier University.

Message from family: "Congratulations Laura!!! We are so proud of your accomplishments. We love you so much!! Mom and Dad."

Renaya Woods, Plainfield Central

Will be attending: Tennessee State University

Message from family: "Congratulations Renaya! We are so proud of you. The sky is the limit baby."

Grace Ann Wright,Joliet Central

Will be attending: Western Illinois University

Message from family: "You have accomplished everything you put your mind to! We are very very proud!"

NiAzia Wright, Joliet Central High School

NiAzia will be attending college to become a OB Gynecologist.

Message from family: "Congratulations NiAzia, your family is very proud of you! We're excited about this next chapter in your life. We love you!"

Jayme Wylie, Lockport Township

Will be attending: NIU /JJC Psychiatric Nursing

Message from family: "Love You Baby Girl!! So PROUD of YOU."

Cristian Young, Joliet Catholic Academy

Will be attending: Waubonsee Community College and will play basketball and baseball.

Message from family: "We are beyond proud of you. Keep winning CY."

Payton Z, Joliet west

Will be attending: Criminology at UNLV

Message from family: "You make us so very proud! We know you will continue to do AMAZING things."

Diana Zavala, Joliet Central High School

Will be attending: Joliet Junior College.

Message from family: "Congratulations Diana! We wish nothing but the best and so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, GiGi and the whole family."