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Names in the News: L-W Grads Get Engaged on Central Stage

Erik Rancatore set up a surprise proposal for his girlfriend of seven years, Megan Flynn, by bringing her back to the place they met: Lincoln-Way Central.

Erik Rancatore and Megan Flynn, both graduates of the Lincoln-Way High School District, got engaged last week. But it wasn't any typical engagement announcement posted on Patch.

Rancatore set up a surprise proposal on his and Megan's seventh anniversary. He blindfolded her and drove her from their north side home in the city to Lincoln-Way Central, where they met. He walked her up to the stage, where they performed musicals, and got down on one knee. 

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