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Congratulations, Pano Marinakos, Downers Grove North High School Class Of 2021
Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
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.
Pano Marinakos will graduate from Downers Grove North High School.
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Plans after graduation: Pano will start his post secondary career at College of Dupage with the goal of transferring to a four-year university and earn his degree in Secondary Education.
Accomplishments: Pano played football all four years at DGN and he was on the track and wrestling teams. Pano earned a spot on the Honor Roll this year, despite the challenging schedule and learning environment that came with Covid-19.
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Special message: We love you so much P and are so proud of you! Mom, Dad, Dimitri & Nevi
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