Congratulations, Jonathan Buduan, Highland Park High School Class Of 2021

HIGHLAND PARK, 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.

Highland Park High School student Jonathan Buduan will graduate this year.

Plans after graduation: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, North Park University

Accomplishments: Illinois Scholar, Giants Scholar, Seal of Biliteracy, Tennis Team and Academic All State Wrestler, Venture Scout, Green School Initiative.

Special message: We are extremely proud of your accomplishments, but most specially, for being the kind-hearted person you've become, who shares your time and talent to those in need. Continue to grow in faith and be a light to the world. Love, Dada, Mommy and Ian.