Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the pictures.
On Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, in the Morrison, IL, High School Cafeteria, Schylar Drolema was given a rousing MHS student send-off, complete with signs, applause, bag of treats for the bus ride, and a drum tribute. He prepared to depart for his participation in the IHSA State Swimming competition. [It will be held at the FMC Natatorium] in Westmont, IL, on Friday, February 25, through Saturday, February 26. Drolema swims on the Sterling[, IL,] High School Boys Swimming and Diving Cooperative team.