Congratulations, Lincoln Way East High School Grad David Nelson III

ACROSS ILLINOIS, IL — The high school seniors of 2021 have had an experience like no other in a century — a year upended by a pandemic and by lockdowns that kept them from enjoying many of the activities that previous seniors have taken for granted.

Patch hopes to help make it up to those seniors by giving them a special sendoff. We asked parents and other family members to pay tribute to this year’s grads using a special submission form so we can publish those tributes one by one.

David Nelson III will graduate from Lincoln Way East High School.

Plans after graduation: Valparaiso University or Purdue University

Accomplishments: Perfect Attendance all 4 years, Honor Roll, AFJROTC Outstanding Flight Award, Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge, AEF Academic Cadet Badge Distinguished Unit Award, Chess Club.

Special message: We are so proud of you! We have been proud since the day we were blessed with you. We have witnessed you grow into a young man that is capable of accomplishing any goal you set! May the road rise to meet you on all your future endeavors, Love Mom and Dad

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