Northbrook Patch Honors High School Graduates: Class Of 2020

NORTHBROOK, IL — Northbrook Patch wants to share the achievements of local high school graduates by putting them in the spotlight over the next few weeks. Due to the coronavirus, in-person instruction has canceled the rest of the 2019-2020 school year in Illinois. We know these wonderful seniors are missing out on some of the last moments of the school year.

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 a few more of the Northbrook Class of 2020 high school graduates:

Chet “C.J.” Latek, Glenbrook North

Chet was involved with WGBK Radio, has his own Podcast and played lacrosse freshman-junior year. He will attend the University of Iowa.

Message from the family: "Even though we may not hear CHET LATEK at gbn’s 2020 graduation...it will not be the last opportunity to hear about the greatness that Is ahead for you and all of the other 2020 graduates. We are proud of you! GoHawkeyes!"

Aaron Kates, Glenbrook North

Photo submitted by Cheri Kates

Aaron was a member of Ow, Express, Jazz band and Board member of Tri-M. He will be attending NYU for Recorded Music and Music Business.

Message from the family: "Congrats Aaron!!! So proud of all you have accomplished so far, and can’t wait to see where your bright future takes you! All our love and pride!!"

Surina Purohit, Glenbrook North

Surina was involved with on the academic side: Business, Deca, Incubator; Sports: Varsity Swim, Varsity water polo. She will be attending Indiana University to study finance.

Message from the family: "Surina we are so proud of you, your accomplishments and can not wait to see celebrate your future endeavors with you. You came into our lives and taught us so much. Our hearts are full because you have filled them with your grace, compassion and laughter. We love you Mom, Dad and Annika."

Rujuta Pandit, Glenbrook North

Photo submitted by Shital Pandit

Rujuta was a member of the Debate team and a National Merit semifinalist. She will attend Darthmouth college to study Economics and Engineering.

Message from the family: "Keep pursuing your dreams and working to make an impact. We are very proud of the young lady you have become."

Elana Mages, Glenbrook North

Photo by Marilyn Mages

Elana has participated in DECA and Marching and concert band. She has also been an ice skater and dancer for more than 10 years. She will attend Bradley University and study accounting.

Message from the family: "We are so proud of all of you accomplishments and know that you will go far. You can conquer anything and believe you are smarter and braver than you think."

We will be running a new group each day as long as we receive submissions. Below is a link to the original story in case you missed it and where we've compiled all of them together. Thanks again for sending them in.

All entries that have run: https://patch.com/illinois/northbrook/northbrook-patch-honors-high-school-graduates-class-2020-0