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Messages for the Class of 2021

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We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. You always exceed our expectations. We know you will find your dreams. Keep reaching your stars! Love, Mom and Dad

Grace Wong-Sing
Parent

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To our amazing son, Luke Trafecanty, we are SO proud of your accomplishments, resilience, and most of all the young man that you have become! Your close friends are a testament to yourself as you surrounded yourself with intellectually and stimulating individuals that clearly care. We love you forever and are ALWAYS here for you! Besos y Amor! Mom and Dad.

Lola Trafecanty
Parent

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Congratulations!!! Great Job! We are so proud of you.

Kris
Parent

Congratulations! Your academic achievements are extraordinary and we are so proud of you. The future is so bright and we can’t wait to see how it plays out for you. Enjoy some well deserved rest and we are excited to celebrate with you soon

Matt, Barbra and Claire Jicha
Family

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Congratulations Zachary Jicha!! We are so proud of you!! Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Computer Science and a Minor in Math, Summa Cum Laude. What an amazing accomplishment!! Love you so much, Mom & Dad and the whole family. Congrats to all graduating Banana Slugs

Janet Jicha
Parent

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Congratulations Sidney! You are amazing and we are so proud of you! Love, Mama and Dada

Amy Lee
Parent

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Dear Adonay! You are an inspiration and proof of determination and perseverance. I am so very proof of this accomplishment, which is just the start of many more! Love you, chiki! - Mom

Lorena Pike
Parent

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The legacy continues!!! Congratulations!!! So proud of all that you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you. Love tu mucho!!! Felicidades Class of 2021!!! Si se pudo!

Familia Luis-Martinez
Parent

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Congratulations Shelby Johnson on all your achievements! Even with all the challenges this year presented, you totally rocked it graduating with two majors in film and art and with honors. We are so beyond proud of you and love you! Love, Mom, Dad and Sydney

Lisa Johnson
Parent

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Congrats K! We are so proud of your grit and determination! You inspire us! Love Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad
Parent

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Feeling so much joy for your accomplishments, you make me so proud and happy to see how you fulfill this major step in your life. All credits and applause go to you!!! Keep doing what you do and achieving your goals, and enjoying life and its perks. Love Always - Dad

Ramon Sandoval
Parent

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We're very proud of Jose. Congratulations!!!!!! We love you!!!!!

Olga Yalibat
Parent

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Congratulations Drew Balmer Lewis. Bachelors in Earth Sciences. You worked hard and you did it. We are so proud of you and excited for your bright future. Love you..dad, mom and sis

Lisa Lewis
Parent

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Congratulations dear Rebecca!👩‍🎓Your hard work and dedication have been rewarded. Now enjoy your summer! We are so very proud of you! Love always, mamma and dad😍👏🎓

Elena and David Shedd
Parent

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My lovely Skai, may God continue to light your path and give you favor. I am beyond proud of the young woman you've become. You have a beautiful spirit and a heart of gold, and the world needs more people like you. Your brothers and sisters look up to you and you've set a great example for them. I love you

Tiayana Walker
Parent

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I am beyond blessed to have a daughter like you Ashley! I am beyond proud of you’re hard work deduction and hard work. I can’t what to see what the future has in store for you and you’re bright future. I love you so much! Mom❤️🥰🎉🎉

Aracely
Family

Audrey Millicent~your family couldn't be more proud of you!! You worked hard, made your way out of the nest and grooved a fun world in SC. You now leave that world with double major with honors!! Can't wait to follow along on your next steps!! Love you, sweet girl!!!

Jennifer Karr
Family

Woohoo!! Congratulations for Bachelor's Degree Magna Cum Laude! Going forward we know you will make the most of your experience at American University and keep us all proud. Love you, Auntie Diana

Anonymous
Family

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Congratulations on your Master’s Degree, Brett. I’m so very proud of you! All my love, Mom

Mom
Parent

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It was a very interesting experience transferring to UCSC right before a pandemic. Even though I didn’t get to experience the campus I’m grateful I’m a banana slug. Thank you to my mom who supported me ok this whole journey. Thank you to the rest of my family for everything!
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Ashley Bravo
Grad

Wow! What an adventure the last 4 years have been! You’ve worked hard at earning your political science and feminist studies major with honors, and we couldn’t be more proud! Enjoy your well deserved time off of school and do all the things you now have time for. We love you more than words can say. Mom and Dad

Mark and Suzette Chase
Parent

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Congratulations to this crew! You did it!

Anonymous
Parent

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Congratulations Nick! I’m very proud of you and all of your accomplishments to date.

Debbie Soro Adair
Parent

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OLIVIA KAM! Bestie! I’m so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. Garun-Barun would be proud too. But you have to keep up that work and secure that optometry cert! Olivia I love you so much and cannot believe we did it. Of course all those study sessions and pacing around the room helped! But we did it and it’s over. Nemo-tank is the answer btw.

Shawn Gelas
Friend

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APRIL CANAVAN! Aka Billy Eyelash! 4 years of being overworked , crying about midterms and finals , and then crying because of our residents… But we did it ! and we’re gonna go out there and continue to do so amazing things. Thank you for an incredible 4 years and congratulations! you can finally take a breath and not go to another DAMN 8am.

Shawn
Friend

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Jason We are so proud of you !! You did it all your hard work and dedication paid off . Know you are loved and your family is proud of you and all that you have accomplished!! Love Mom

Nancy Rivera
Parent

Well done Alex! Congratulations on your graduation. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Celebrate big!!!!

Claudia Flores
Friend

Congratulations Alex on your new journey..

Maria Oseguera
Friend

Congratulations to the graduates, especially to Tristian Alexander Alvarado-Arana! Can't wait to see where life will take you next. Wherever it is, our prayers go with you!

Frances
Friend

Congratulations Alex, you did it! You have a very bright future ahead of you. May God bless the path you take and your future endeavors 🎉

Diana Saballos
Family

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MJ you have grown up to be a fine young man, ambitious, adventurous and with a sense of purpose. Congratulations on successfully reaching one of your milestones. Be true to yourself and don’t lose that zest for life. Go for it, you will be surprised how far you will go. Keep dreaming. Love you son!!

Dad
Parent

Tristian Alexander Alvarado-Arana felicidades sobrino por tu gran esfuerzo continua adelante en esta vida con tus sueños y proyectos eres grande y nacistes para truinfar en esta vida continua con tus metas que vas a truinfar nos llenas de orgullo a mi y a tu mamá te quiero mucho una abrazo a la distancia.
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Fernando Rafael Henriquez
Grad

CONGRATULATIONS SON, Tristian Alexander Alvarado-Arana. Your accomplishments don't cease to amaze me on how far you've come. With each one of your goals you've set your mind to fulfill you've shown me there is nothing stronger than your desire to succeed. The sky is the limit. l AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU, LOVE YOU!!! 😍👨‍🎓🎊🎉🥳

Olivia Arana
Parent

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LETS GO!!! Congratulations grad!!! So happy for you and wish you the best on all your future ventures!

Tomas Prada
Friend

Congratulations Alex!!! We are very proud of you!!!

Anibal & Jean Vargas
Friend

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Grant.. congratulations on your graduation. You have come a long way. Your resilience, hard work and sacrifices paid off. We love you so much and are so blessed to have you as our Son. We are bursting with pride. Love, Dad, Mom and Nicole.

Grant Straub
Parent

Tristian Alexander Alvarado-Arana! Congratulations on your tremendous achievement! The sky is the limit! Best wishes as you celebrate with you family and friends!🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊👍👨🏻‍🎓👏

Xochilt Bohorquez
Friend

We are so proud of you Skyler and all your accomplishments. We can't wait to see what your future holds. We love you Congratulations!!

Diane and Tony Riley
Family

We are so proud of you Skyler and all your accomplishments. We can't wait to see what your future holds. We love you Congratulations!!

Diane and Tony Riley
Family

Congratulations, Nikita!!! You rock!

Linda L. Usoz
Friend