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'Committed To Service': Burr Ridge Graduation Shoutout

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Burr Ridge.

Lena graduated from the University of Alabama. She was nominated by her father, Jerry Barrido.
Lena graduated from the University of Alabama. She was nominated by her father, Jerry Barrido. (Courtesy of Jerry Barrido)

BURR RIDGE, IL — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Jerry Barrido, who nominated Lena of Burr Ridge.

Graduate’s name

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Lena

What grade is the graduate finishing?

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Bachelor's

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

University of Alabama

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Daughter

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Honors College. Honored as Phi Beta Kappa, Outstanding Senior from National Alumni Association, Cardinal Key, Barrido is also a member of honors societies such as Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Alpha Lambda Delta.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

She is committed to service through her philanthropy at Pi Beta Phi women's fraternity.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Lena!

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