Congratulations, John Mepham, Saint Viator Class Of 2021

PALATINE, 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.

John Mepham will graduate from Saint Viator.

Plans after graduation: North Central College

Accomplishments: John excelled at academics; however, his true passion is soccer, which he played all four years at St. Viator. He received several college offers to play soccer but choose North Central because they are determined to win a title!

Special message: Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams! Around you, all who know what you have to go out and change the world. All you need is to go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you have imagined and you'll never lose!