20160514 - Woodnorth Grads (hrb)

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Diana Perez of Wonder Lake holds the door for friend Kristin Lemke (left) of Woodstock as she rushes in after retrieving her tassel from her mother for Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Michael Valenti of Chicago decorated his cap with the idea of being done with his adventure in high school but looking forward to his next adventure. Decorating their caps with slogans and meaningful pictures proved to be a popular with the graduating seniors of Woodstock North's High School.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media The graduating seniors of Woodstock North High School walk through the line of faculty and staff as they head into the gymnasium for their graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Family and friends cheer on the students during Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Judy Ray of Woodstock holds up a photo of her grandson Marshall Coalson, as she looks for him during Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony. "He's the love of my life," Ray said.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Woodstock North High School's student council president Annalee Bartlett chats with principle Brian McAdow during Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media The principal's selection for "The Thunder Way" speech was delivered by Woodstock North High School graduating senior Kaleigh Rogers. Rogers spoke highly of her time at Woodstock North, the strength of the administration, and how the Best Buddies program through the school was a great help to her. She ended by telling the students, "you can do anything."

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Valedictorian Yekaterina Taylor delivers her speech for Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Madeleine Emmons plays during the valedictorian speech for Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.

Michelle LaVigne/ For Shaw Media Austin Elliott walks the stage for Woodstock North's High School Graduation ceremony.