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'The Absolute Light Of My Life': Skokie Graduation Shoutout
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Skokie.

SKOKIE, 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 Judy Kelly who nominated Michael of Skokie.
Graduate’s name
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Michael
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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BA in Psychology
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
UIC
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
My son, my pride and joy!
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
He worked full time while going to school full time. He took care of ALL his own school financing and fully supported himself. Worked an apprenticeship, adopted 2 kittens and bought his own car without any help. He is SO responsible and is the absolute light of my life.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
He would give you the shirt off his back if you were in need.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Michael!
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