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Graduation Shoutout: Taylor Excels In Academics And Sports In Oak Park
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Oak Park.

OAK PARK, 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 Rebecca Smith who nominated Taylor of Oak Park.
Graduate’s name
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Taylor
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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High school OPRF
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
OPRF
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
Grandmother
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
She was in advanced placement classes her whole time there. She was recognized by College Boards as one of the top 100 African American students in the state of Illinois. And all the time she competed in volleyball, basketball, flag football and track and field.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Taylor!
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