Honoring The Class Of 2020 In Homewood, Flossmoor

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, IL — Our callout last month to recognize members of the class of 2020 in Homewood and Flossmoor received six responses. Family members and friends of these graduates left these messages of congratulations.

All six listed below are now alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Here they are listed with the college they will be attending and their congratulatory note.

Ariel C. Davis, University of Southern California, We are EXTREMELY proud of all you have accomplished. When anyone thinks of you, the word EXTRAORDINARY should come to mind. We love you and continue to look forward to seeing greatness from you, Love Auntie Arnetra and Adrienne

Nikyla Causey-Seymour, Indiana State University, Congratulations on a job well done during the four year tenure at HF. You are a bright, intelligent, knowledgeable, honest, helpful and, empathetic young graduate with places to go. Whenever the going would get rough/tough, a couple of your favorite slogan's would emerge, "good day's will always come again and; I don't know what's ahead but I will greet it when it arrives." Congratulations again, good luck, stay healthy and safe!!!

Brianna Marie Archer, Prairie State College, My Brianna, I know things have been hard and stressful and seem unfair. I can’t say I know what’s it’s like to be in your shoes but just know that one day you will receive your diploma and I’m praying it’ll be across the stage. Just know we see you, Grandma is watching from above. I’m so proud of your dedication and hard work you do everyday in college while dealing with the emotions of not being able to say goodbye to your class or attend the football games you loved so much. We will overcome this. Continue to reach for the stars and run after your dreams. Congratulations to you! Love always,Mon

Kenneth, Aneesa, and Amira Sawh - Fisk University - This is Kenneth, Aneesa and Amira Sawh. They are seniors class of 2020. They are also triplets with aspirations to attend college in the fall. Thay have been accepted to many, but not sure of the outcome. Kenneth is the oldest by a minute. Kenneth has always tested and scored extremely high on all his test with little to no effort. He has been in mostly honors classes. He has always had a fascination with his computers and devices. Ken got his first computer at 7 years old, and began like all..gaming. He has always been a person to try and figure out in detail how something works, whether it's sound, motion, or graphics. Kenneth has always spoken of going to school for gaming and graphic arts. He toured Full Sail in Orlando last year and has been focused on attending fall 2020. Kenneth has also has had a passion for track. Aneesa is the 2nd of the three. Aneesa has always been the mother of the group. Taking care of and helping where she can. Aneesa has always worked hard for everything she wanted. Aneesa has a genuine knack for arts. In her freshman year computer graphic arts class, her design was used for the school's student handbook. Sophmore and junior year, she placed for 3 of her projects. Aneesa is also certified bt the state in food safety management and a member of National Art (VP for her school's chapter this year), and junior honors society. Even though, she has excelled in many areas, her passion is to be a dermatologist and open her own clinic. Amira is the last of the three but not in any ways the least. Always have been a hands on person with many talents. Helpful and full of heart. Since she was a young child she would always help work on projects around the house, or even odd jobs on cars. She has always been an honor /AP student with aspirations of working in the engineering field directed to manufacturing. In her freshman year, she took small engines, metals. Sophomore year, big engines ,CNC programming. Junior year brakes and suspension. And senior year welding. She also was junior honors president and inducted her sister. While maintaining a 3.0. +GPA. ” She has also taken the Illinois motorcycle riders class at 16. All three are dynamic, and full of life. They all, ski, bike, swim, skate, ride horses, drive, and boat.. and not afraid of the next. Lets welcome our class of 2020 the right way. Love these 3

Jamaria McDonald, Undecided, I am so proud of this milestone that you’re completing. I know during this time it’s difficult to imagine not walking across the stage physically s his is what you were anticipating but there will be a light at the end of this tunnel. I am proud of the young lady you’re becoming and the goals that your are continuing to reach. Keep pushing forward in all that life has for you and keep that beautiful smile while doing so. Love MOM

Mikyla Asharia~Rose Maxon, University of Iowa, Congratulations Mikyla. We are so very proud of your accomplishments and your faith in God. Keep reaching for the stars!