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2021 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2021

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NEVER GIVE UP
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Daniel Nguyen
Grad

Congratulations Antonio Calbo-Jackson! What an awesome accomplishment !! I know your future will be full of success.

Meg Fuhs
Family

Congratulations, Jordan Sachs-Amrami and the UCSC Class of 2021! You persevered, studying from childhood bedrooms throughout Covid, trying to find your place in a world turned on its head. You are resilient, determined and we are so so proud of you. All our love, Mom, Steve, Sam, Daniel, Ben, Sarah, Nana, Saba, Charlie, Bailey & Luna

Naomi Sachs
Parent

This is to congratulate my nephew Jideofor Anene and wish him the manifold blessings of God at this time of his life. I pray for him to use this degree to benefit himself and to positively affect his family, community and Country. I equally wish him to use the this academic achievement as a step to add greater values to his knowledge.

Ejike Anene
Family

Congratulations Jide on your graduation, you have really come a long way and we're truly proud of you. We thank God for this great achievement and we pray that God will continue to uphold you and lead you to greater heights in Jesus Name, Amen. Keep the flag flying. Congratulations dearest nephew once again.

Ifeoma Okorie (nee Anene)
Family

Do what you love and go-ahead
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Zhongming Liao
Grad

Jide my big nephew, giving you and your fellow graduands this big high five!👋 and congratulations on your graduation. You did well and we are all proud of you. KEEP IT UP!

NNAEDOZIE ANENE
Family

Jide I gave God all the thanks, I’m so happy that ur a new graduate n I want u to know that we all love u so much my humble self love u so much n I pray n ask God to left u more high than u ever expected, congratulations 🤝jideOfor. You are loved

Anene chukwuebuka
Family

Hi Jide, I love you cousin and am beyond proud of your accomplishments. Your tenacity will serve you well in this world. I'm praying for only the best for you. For favor in any room you find yourself in. Wisdom and discernment. Patience and boldness. You are and will always be blessed. And this is only the beginning! Hip Hip Hiiiip Hoooray

Ifeoma Anene
Family

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Hey Jide ,a biiiiig congratulations to u , I'm so pleased to see you accomplishing ur goal in life, keep soaring higher and making us proud dear, beyond the sky is ur limit🤩🤩, I love you loads, best wishes in ur next endeavour🎉🎊

Anene Ogochukwu
Family

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Jide, You've completed the first steps to a larger goal. Truly an amazing accomplishment. My prayer for you is for you to search for Truth and Wisdom, no matter where they lead. If you need anything, I am here to assist. The Anene Clan can't wait to see what God has next for you! Congratulations! -Osii and Natalie

Ebenezer Anene III
Family

Congratulations Jide on your graduation! You worked so hard to make it happen and you did great. We rejoice with you and our blessing and prayers are with you in your next endeavor. Great success in the next chapter of your life.

Uchenna Nwako
Family

Jide, congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 on your graduation. I am so so proud of you, you did it!!!!

Chinwe Iloanya
Family

Dominic Aguirre you have been such a great friend. I enjoyed being in classes with you brother and having fun learning together. I want to say thanks for making my UCSC experience awesome and I wish you all the best Dom in the future! I have enjoyed being a slug and look forward to what the future has in store. Congrats class of 2021!
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Bruce Rodriguez
Grad

Happy Graduation, Jared! I am so proud of you. We both survived the craziest two years at UCSC. We have had a roller coaster of a college experience, but we made it! <3

Sarah Willits
Friend

Thank you to my amazing family for supporting my at UCSC, whether it be in academics or showing up to all my horse shows. Thanks to Ma, Pa, and Sha :P for always encouraging me to follow my dreams from elementary school all the way through college! You guys are the best. Love you loads!
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Sarah Willits
Grad

Congratulations to All!! Especially our Granddaughter, Malia Starita—-filled with love and pride for all your amazing accomplishments!!!!!

Ann Morgan
Family

Congratulations Echo!!! 💕

Anonymous
Parent

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Congratulation's on this milestone! I have seen you smiling, crying, fearing, and stressing. But I always saw you fight through every time like a confident young woman. Keep the confidence alive in you. Continue to Attack all obstacles and be fearless. Congratulations, Gabi Serna!!! I love you, Pops

Eulalio Serna
Parent

We are so proud of you Malia Ann Starita! Congratulations! Sending our love and aloha to you from Hawaii!

Anonymous
Family

Congratulations Antonio!!! YOU DID IT, yay! Go Slugs!

Annick Shields
Friend

Carl Eden U. Jimenez, Congratulations! We are so proud of you. From Mom and Dad God Bless

Raul
Parent

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Congratulations on your graduation, Jideofor! I’m so, so proud of you.

Nwanneka Anene
Parent

My dear nephew Jonathan Anene, I am happy to share in the excitement of your graduation and so very proud of you! May God continue to richly bless you throughout your life. Love you much!

Tia Squelia
Family

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“Who’s world is it? The world is yours.” -Nas

Anonymous
Parent

Congratulations Malia! We are all so darn proud of you. You amaze us everyday with your hard work and determination. Keep that fire burning and sky’s the limit! We love you, Monica, Chris, Elijah and Riley

Monica Erickson
Family

Dearest Mckenzie Duncan! What an amazing young lady you are! Words can't express how proud we are of your achievement. You are one determined young lady despite many challenges. I know without a doubt that you, with the Lord's love and blessings, will accomplish so much more. Remember, choose wisely and treat kindly. Love Aunt Grace and family.

Charmaine Brown
Family

You Made it through the toughest year of all. Fires, labor protests and a worldwide Pandemic. The future will hold more hurdles, but remember you have overcome adversity in historic times. Congratulations!

Doug and Janine Nakama
Parent

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Congratulations Kevin and the entire class of 2021!! We are so very proud of you!

Jennifer and Sean Pinney
Parent

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Hannah, who knew the past 4 years would be full of so many twists and turns! You have rolled with all the punches and shown such perseverance. We are so proud of you and how you use your talents to tell stories and highlight the rights and wrongs in the world. We can’t wait to see all that you do! Much love, Your family

Anonymous
Parent

Congratulations McKenzie on your hard earned degree! Praying for greater things to come Love .. Auntie Yvonne

Yvonne bright
Family

Max, We are so extremely proud of you ... not just today but every day of our lives. Your future is bright and amazing and we will forever be your biggest cheer leaders! Love you to Pluto and back ... always have, always will !! Momma, Pappa, Zoe and of course Maisie xxxx

Adeline Nilsen
Parent

Mckenzie...congratulations to successfully completing college. Such an awesome achievement. May continue to bless you and guide your steps. Love Auntie Yvonne & Kelly

Aunt Yvonne
Family

Congratulations McKenzie! So proud of you! The world is yours!

Anonymous
Family

It was just a few years ago I had to dash from Katy to see you and Camryn enter this beautiful World. The time flew by and you have accomplished so much. My wish for you is that you will accomplish your dreams and hopefully make a film of your Jamaican heritage. I pray that you will serve God wholeheartedly and that you will be successful. -Nana

Cynthia Sinclair
Family

MCKENZIE!!!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE YOUR ALREADY GRADUATING! Time has flown by in the last couple of years. I’m SUPER excited you want to be a filmmaker. I’ll be getting front row tickets to watch your movies. I’m so proud of you ❤️

Lillian Pack
Family

Hi McKenzie. I hope everything is well. I just wanted to wish you a happy prosperous life. I am very much pleased with your endeavor and I wish you the best moving forward. I’m proud of you Love, Papa

Harris Sinclair
Family

Thanks to my family and friends for helping me graduate, I couldn't have done with without you all and I am super excited for what the future has in store!
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Sean Anderson
Grad

Congratulations, McKenzie Duncan! We are so so proud of your well deserved success achieving this monumental goal. You are just getting started and we can’t wait to see you continue to grow. Prayers and blessings on your next adventure! So much love, Aunt Jackie and uncle Lavaughn

Jackie and Lavaughn Addison
Family

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Thank you mom and dad! I’ll buy you a Tesla one day
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Steven Nguyen
Grad