Lily Zelaya, 18, of Hoffman Estates waves to her family as she prepares to graduate during the Schaumburg High School commencement ceremony Wednesday at the Sears Centre. (Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com)

Brittney Butt, 18, of Schaumburg waves to her family Wednesday night. (Mark Welsh/ mwelsh@dailyherald.com)

Colin McGonagle, 18, hugs Maya Michel, 16, who are both from Schaumburg and members of the school’s choir, as Colin prepares to graduate Wednesday at the Sears Centre. (Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com)