Batavia Patch Honors High School Graduates: Class of 2020

BATAVIA, IL — Batavia Patch wants to share the achievements of local high school graduates by putting them in the spotlight after the coronavirus forced the closure of schools throughout the state and country.

We know these wonderful seniors missed out on some of the biggest moments of the school year, so we hope that this will give the community a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates.

Batavia Patch Honors Class Of 2020: Part I

Batavia Patch Honors Class Of 2020: Part II

Here are few more of the St. Charles Class of 2020 high school graduates:

Allie Fricano, Batavia High School

Will be attending Michigan State University to study animal sciences.

Message from Allie’s family: "Congratulation Allie! We are so proud of you, all your hard work and accomplishments!"

Grace Salyers, Batavia High School

Will be attending Purdue University to study biomedical engineering.

Message from Grace’s family: "Congratulations Grace! We are so proud of you!"

Olivia Vani, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois State University to study nursing.

Message from Olivia’s family: "Congratulations Olivia! Your determination, optimism and level-headedness has guided you well through high school and it will guide you through nursing school as well. We are so proud of the beautiful, kind young woman you are and love you."

David Czekajlo, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Dayton.

Message from David’s family: "Congratulations! We are very proud of all you have accomplished."

Kennedy Rud, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh to study nursing.

Message from Kennedy’s family: "Kennedy — we are so proud of you and know that you have a lifetime of success ahead of you. Keep reaching for the stars!! We love you."

Kaitlin Dulceak, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois State University.

Message from Kaitlin’s family: "Congratulations Kaitlin! You have worked so hard and we are very proud of you! We love you!"

Christopher Lynch, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois State University.

Message from Christopher’s family: "Congratulations! We are so proud of you!"

Zachary Gelardi, Batavia High School

Will be attending Waubonsee Community College.

Message from Zachary’s family: "You did it!!! Were very proud of you. Love, Mom, Anastasia and Dominic"

Landon Keller, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois Wesleyan University to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree in music theater.

Message from Landon’s family: “BREAK A LEG IN LIFE, LANDON!”

Abigail Kent, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Nursing.

Message from Abigail’s family: "Congrats Abby! We are so proud and excited for you!"

Jackson DeMask, Batavia High School

Will be attending Waubonsee Community College.

Message from Jackson’s family: "Jackson — I’m so proud of you for everything you’ve accomplished and know you’ll have a fun, successful and fulfilling life! I can’t wait to watch from the sidelines, as always! ❤ Dad"

Ian Konsbruck, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois State University to study criminal justice.

Message from Ian’s family: "Congratulations! All of your hard work on your studies, on the basketball court and baseball field have paid off! You are going to do great things at ISU! Dad and I are so proud of you!"

Andrew Konsbruck, Batavia High School

Will be attending Illinois State University to study criminal justice.

Message from Andrew’s family: "Andrew, Dad and I are so very proud of you and your accomplishments, in your studies and in your baseball and basketball career! You are going to go on to do wonderful things at ISU and beyond! Love Mom and Dad!"

Sophie Chahmirzadi, Batavia High School

Will be attending Ball State University to study theater.

Message from Sophie’s family: "Sophie, thank you for sharing your love and talents on the stage during your time at BHS. We are so excited for your future at Ball State and so glad you will be continuing to do what you love. We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments!"

Mia Chahmirzadi, Batavia High School

Will be attending Butler University to study music education.

Message from Mia’s family: "Mia, we are so proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at BHS. We will miss watching you lead the drumline and march with the BMB, but we are so excited to watch you grow in your future at Butler. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!"

Victoria Ellis, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee to study architecture.

Message from Victoria’s family: "Congratulations Victoria! We are very proud of you. Good Luck at UWM. We love you, Mom, Dad and Alexandra"

Kelly Keating, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Message from Kelly’s family: "Congratulations Kelly! We are so proud of you and excited for you to move to Colorado and attend the college of your dreams. We love you. Mom, Dad, and Maggie"

Sophia Cange, Batavia High School

Will be attending Carroll University.

Message from Sophia’s family: "Couldn't be more proud of the person you are and all that you will become!"

Olivia Bartolotta, Batavia High School

Will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to study nursing.

Message from Olivia’s family: "Congratulations! We are so proud of you Olivia for all of your hard work and dedication over these last four years at BHS in both academics and athletics! You have an amazing future ahead of you at U of I and can’t wait to see what the next four years of experiences bring. We love you so much! Love, Mom & Dad"