20150204 - Nonraditional Student (SN)

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Sarah Nader- snader@shawmedia.com Anthony Podkowirow of Crystal Lake works on a problem during his Fast Track Intro to Manufacturing class at McHenry County College in Chicago Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

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Sarah Nader- snader@shawmedia.com Lena Rode (left) of Crystal Lake and Chris Caldarella of Crystal Lake work on homework before their Computer-Aided Design Graphics 1 class at McHenry County College in Chicago Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Both Rode and Caldarella took the class to upgrade their skills.

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Sarah Nader- snader@shawmedia.com Shannon Schroeder, 31, of Marengo listens to the teacher during his Computer-Aided Design Graphics 1 class at McHenry County College in Chicago Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Schroeder is in the fast track program and is working towards a degree in manufacturing management.