Manhattan Patch Honors HS Graduates: Manhattan Class Of 2020

MANHATTAN, IL — Manhattan 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 article until May 31.

Here are the Manhattan class of 2020 high school graduates:

Christopher Augustine, Lincoln-Way West High School

Will be attending Eastern Illinois University.

Message from the family: "We are very proud of all of your hard work. Trust in God and you will find your way. Look forward to seeing how you change the world for the better. Congratulations!"

Ryan Dryja, Lincoln-Way West High School

Will be attending Illinois State University, studying business.

Message from the family: "Ryan's family is very proud of the hard work he's put in throughout high school. He took many honors, advanced placement, and dual credit classes during high school. He's worked hard to maintain excellent grades will working. His future is looking bright!"

Ryan Feyen, Lincoln-Way West High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of all your hard work! You are an amazing son and brother, and we know God has great plans for you!"

Ben Gearman, Lincoln-Way West High School

Will be attending Joliet Junior College.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of all the hard work Ben put in to his studies! He will excel in any field he chooses!"

Ilya Jucius, Lincoln-Way West High School

Message from the family: "Congratulations! I am so very proud of you. You have grown to be a young man with a huge heart. Life is difficult sometimes and you have shown so much strength and determination. You will go far to wherever you heart leads you. You have made it through a storm like no other, nothing can stop you. Stay close to Jesus and trust in His ways. I love you very much! Forever, Mom."

Gracie Pecho, Providence Catholic High School

Studying to be a paramedic/firefighter.

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