Photos: May 29-June 4

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Kate Doherty, of La Grange Park (from left); Adaora Ezike, of La Grange; and Jaden Fellers-Lamb, of La Grange Park, chat in the field house as they wait for the graduation ceremony to begin. Meanwhile Ezike adjusts Fellers-Lamb’s tassel. Lyons Township High School seniors graduate in the first of two ceremonies held at Bennett Field in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon.

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Lyons Township High School seniors process to Bennett Field for the first of two ceremonies held in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

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Lyons Township High School seniors hang onto their caps and tassels as they process onto Bennett field for their graduation in the first of two ceremonies held in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon.

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Sarah Madden is the Honors Orator at Lyons Township High School’s first of two graduation ceremonies held at Bennett Field in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon, although Madden got her diploma at this ceremony.

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Corinne D. Lewis waits for her name to be called, wearing one of a few creatively decorated caps as Lyons Township High School seniors graduate in the first of two ceremonies held at Bennett Field in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon.

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Lyons Township High School senior Ashanti Agee (left) of La Grange receives her diploma in the first of two ceremonies held at Bennett Field in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon.

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Diploma in hand, Ian Larson has a smile on his face as he comes off the stage after receiving his diploma. Lyons Township High School seniors graduate in the first of two ceremonies held at Bennett Field in Western Springs on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A second ceremony for seniors with last names starting with M to Z is held to be held that afternoon.

Greeting a fellow graduate to be is Leah Coffey, 18, right, of Wheaton during the graduation ceremony at Benet Academy in Lisle on May 30, 2021.. “It feels good, a little weird, definitely with this past year of COVID and everything. It kind of messed up our year but I think we all made the best of it. It makes today even more memorable and more of a celebration that we made it through.”

Stephanie and Jack Kepuraitis of Clarendon Hills are here for their only child Aidan, 17, at Benet Academy's graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Both parents said that they’re very proud of Aidan. To the school regarding graduation on the field, “They did a beautiful job,” said Stephanie Kepuraitis.  “Amazing job,” said Jack Kepuraitis. “Thank you, Benet, for all the four years and getting through COVID,” Stephanie Kepuraitis added.

Marlo Lindquist, 17, left, of Naperville stands with fellow graduates during the National Anthem at their graduation ceremony at Benet Academy in Lisle on May 30, 2021.

Benet Academy held its graduation ceremony in Lisle on May 30, 2021.

Waiting to be called to the stage is on Emma R. Hovland, who delieverd the Salutatory speech. “We come together here today as seniors who have grown and adapted, who have risen to the challenges that we have faced,” Hovland said. Images from graduation at Benet Academy in Lisle on May 30, 2021.

Alexis Balamut, 17, of Wheaton, receives her diploma case during her graduation ceremony at Benet Academy in Lisle on May 30, 2021.

Benet Academy held its graduaiton ceremony in Lisle on May 30, 2021.

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Mayor Ron Gunter speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Members of the Westmont Fire Department present the Colors of the Flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Members of the Westmont High School band perform during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Master of Ceremonies Frank Trout speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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A memorial for Sgt. James Robinson is unveiled by family members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Spectators applaud during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Vanessa Escarcega (from left) of Lyons, Sadie Lara and Mariana Nava Perez, both of Berwyn, chat while waiting to process at Morton West High School’s graduation ceremony in the football stadium in Berwyn on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

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Damian Acosta and Arely Ramirez, both of Berwyn, get their photo taken before Morton West High School holds the first of two graduation ceremonies in the football stadium in Berwyn on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

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Fatima Juarez and Sergio Gutierrez, both of Berwyn, chat while they wait to process. Morton West High School holds the first of two graduation ceremonies in the football stadium in Berwyn on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.