Congratulations, Samantha Hall, Woodridge Class Of 2021

WOODRIDGE, 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.

Woodridge student Samantha Hall will graduate this year.

Plans after graduation: Grinnell College

Accomplishments: Illinois State Scholar. ACTR National Russian Essay Contest Intermediate Silver Medal, President Titan Astronomical Society (club at IMSA), President Coalition Z (club at IMSA), President Hatikvah (club at IMSA), Volunteer Tutor Congregation Etz Chaim, Independent Study with IMSA's English curriculum designer to focus on diversity and representation, Varsity Swim at IMSA, Published for Creative Writing, CWRA+ Digital Badge, Currently employed as a swim teacher at Bear Paddle to teach the invaluable life saving skill.

Special message: We are so very proud of you and can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for you! Always remember, "Shoot For The Moon. Even If You Miss It You Will Land Among The Stars" quote Les Brown. XOXO, Mom, Dad (and Roscoe too)