Military Paralegal Locks In Degree, Eyes Law School: Grad Shoutout

NEW LENOX, 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 Frank Coddington who nominated Amy L. Coddington of New Lenox, IL.

Graduate’s name

Amy L. Coddington

What grade is the graduate finishing?

College

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Illinois State University

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Daughter

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Amy is a graduate of Lincoln0Way West, a paralegal with the 182nd Air National Guard in Peoria, IL and will be graduating in May with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from Illinois State University. She has maintained a 3.6 GPA and is one of the top in her graduating class. The degree will make her a Paralegal in the civilian world, and she plans to become a lawyer in the future. Additionally, she plans to further her military career by becoming a JAG Officer in the Air Guard. Amy is a dedicated and hardworking individual, and deserves all the recognition she can get as she represents her family and community with excellence.

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

She is engaged and will be getting married at a date TBD.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Amy L. Coddington!

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