West Aurora High School valedictorian Lauren Wilson gives her speech "The First Day, Today and Forever" during commencement Sunday at the NIU Convocation Center
West Aurora High School graduates celebrate as they exit commencement at the NIU Convocation Center
A graduate goes back to her seat after receiving her diploma during commencement Sunday at the NIU Convocation Center
West Aurora junior Mikah Dawkins accompanies senior choir members in a performance of the song "I Won't Give Up" at the NIU Convocation Center
Graduate Edwin Sak cracks a joke during his speech "Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Dyin'" during West Aurora High School commencement Sunday at the NIU Convocation Center
School District 129 superintendent James Rydland uses a fire extinguisher to illustrate a point about putting out fires Sunday during commencement at the NIU Convocation Center
West’s Class of 2012
The West Aurora High School Class of 2012 received their diplomas on Sunday at Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center in DeKalb. Graduates and their families heard from students Lauren Wilson and Edwin Sak and Superintendent Jim Rydland, among others, during the commencement. … Read More