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Palos Teen Accepted To 16 Colleges: 2024 Graduation Shoutout
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Palos Park.

PALOS 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 Diane Gabrielse, who nominated her granddaughter Gabi of Palos Park.
Graduate’s name
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Gabi
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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High school
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Marist
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
She is my granddaughter
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
She has maintained an A grade point average through high school. Many of her classes included honors classes. She also created her own summer job by gathering dog walking services and baby sitting jobs. Gabi applied to 16 colleges and achieved acceptance to all. Now she must decide!
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
She is honest and sincere in all she does. Gabi is genuine.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Gabi!
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