High winds didn’t stop the seniors from Naperville School District 203 from walking the stage at their graduation ceremonies.
On Sunday, May 17, 598 students from Naperville Central High School and 595 students from Naperville North High School marked the end of their high school careers.
Student speakers relive memories and look to the future
The senior class president of Naperville Central, Janaki Amerson, said looking out at the crowd gave her a sense of déjà vu.
“On a blazing hot summer day going into our freshman year, Naperville Central hosted its freshman orientation in this very stadium. I, like many of my fellow graduates, was forced to go by my parents. And I remember sitting in those bleachers with this blend of nerves and excitement, the kind that only comes from stepping completely out of your comfort zone and trying something new. That orientation was the first time we came together as the Naperville Central Class of 2026,” said Amerson…