052219 McH EAST Grads (KK)

Lexi DeWitt and Maria Bowers wait in the student assembly area prior to the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry.

Kevin Dutkiewicz sports some shades in the student assembly area prior to the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry.

Dylan Schwartz hangs onto his cap as the wind picked up during the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry.

Kyle Dutkiewicz waits in the student assembly area prior to the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry.

Danielle Gonzaga is recognized during the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry. She will be joining the Army following graduation.

Faculty members line the cross-walk as students cross the street to McCracken Field for the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry.

Skies darkened and rain fell at the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry. The Ceremony was halted when lightening was spotted in the area and moved to the East Campus gymnasium.

Students, faculty, and families run off the McCracken Field during the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry. The ceremony was halted due to lightening in the area, and later finished inside the gymnasium at East Campus.

McHenry East Campus Principal, Dr. Jeff Prickett makes the announcement that the 2019 Commencement Ceremony would be moved from McCracken Field to the gymnasium at East Campus Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The ceremony was interrupted due to lightening in the area.

McHenry Police shut down Green Street in McHenry to assist moving the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony from McCracken Field to the East Campus Gymnasium Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The ceremony was halted due to lightening in the area.

McHenry East campus principle Dr. Jeff Prickett hands Matt Venetucci his diploma Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry. The ceremony started at McCracken Field and then was moved to the East Campus Gymnasium due to lightening in the area. KKoontz – For Shaw media

Students, faculty, and families move from McCracken Field during the 2019 McHenry East Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in McHenry. The ceremony was halted due to lightening in the area, and later finished inside the gymnasium at East Campus. KKoontz – For Shaw Media