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DHS Grad Earns Doctorate In Nursing From Rush University

Brittany has wanted to be a nurse since she was in the 3rd grade.

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's a local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Chicago.
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's a local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Chicago. (Family photo)

CHICAGO — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Pat Russell who nominated Brittany of Chicago.

Graduate’s name
Brittany

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What grade is the graduate finishing?
Doctorate in nursing

What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Rush University

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How do you know your graduating student nominee?
My granddaughter

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated:

Since a student at Deerfield HS she loved science class and in 3rd grade wanted to be a nurse. She is very compassionate and caring for others and has worked hard to maintain all the letters after her name. She speaks fluent Spanish and loves working with the needy.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

She is very compassionate about her work.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Brittany!


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Patch staff contributed.


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