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A map of Africa with a cutout of Max Plonczynski sits in his family's garage during a farewell party with friends and family Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski's location on the map is approximate to where he will be stationed for the next 27 months when he leaves this week for the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski looks at photos with Christine Reis Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves this week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski looks back at old photos with friends and family Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves this week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski visits with friends and family Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves this week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski draws on a map of Africa Saturday while at a farewell party. Plonczynski leaves next week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski looks on a map of Africa Saturday while at a farewell party. Plonczynski leaves next week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski smiles and greets Bob and Mary Thomas of Lake in the Hills Saturday at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves next week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps. Mary Thomas dropped off a batch of pierogi for Plonczynski at a farewell party Saturday night.
Max Plonczynski tries to explain Instagram to his mom Kara Congine Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves next week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
Max Plonczynski hugs his mom, Kara Congine, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. Plonczynski leaves next week for South Africa where he will serve in the Peace Corps.
