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2021 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2021

Jonathan Anene, we are so proud of you for accomplishing important this milestone. The best is yet to come!

Carla Anene
Parent

Attention Garrett Webb: this is Max Webb. Mayhap you recall me from How to Be Cool 101. You failed that class if memory serves... I just wanted to congratulate you on overcoming that small mishap and graduating anyway. I still think you’re cool, even if the tenured professor on the subject disagreed violently. Jokes aside, I’m proud of you, Garrett! 💯💪

Max Webb
Family

Garrett, the entire family is so proud of your accomplishment! You persevered through all of the obstacles and made it! You were able to navigate your way to success in this unprecedented time, with unforeseen obstacles and challenges. This is a good indication of the future successes you will have, keep on trucking! Love - Dad, Mom, Max, Ollie

Shawn Webb
Parent

You’ve always impressed us with your ability to do everything brilliantly and graduating from UCSC is no exception. Your kindness and empathy towards others makes you a true leader. We love you, Mom, Dad and Kennedy 😘

Kristie Hornbuckle
Parent

JENN!!! Best friend!! Well you finally did it! Congrats! All I can say is that I am so extremely proud of you! You’ve really come a long way and it wasn’t easy but I am so happy I was able to be there watching your every step of the way! I love you! -Your best friend, Hannah <3

Hannah Sanchez
Friend

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! A special acknowledgement to our niece Janelynn Camingue!!! We are so proud of you and wish you a lifetime of career and success. From The Gutierrez Family

Josie Gutierrez
Family

Brent Mr. Thompson and I are very proud of you and wish you all the very best! No doubt you will do what makes you happy and be a success! Do good things! Best wishes! The Thompsons

Brandi Thompson
Friend

Extremely Proud of you!! Your determination to continue this path is admirable! The bumps on the road were challenging and tripped you a few times but you stood back up dusted yourself off and continued! Sigue echandole ganas it’s only the beginning of many more successes for your life!

Marisol
Friend

I’m so freaking proud of you! All your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed, your amazing and can’t wait to celebrate you and your achievements! I love you forever 💗

Stephany Santos
Friend

You suck, Iove you homie ;)

Jayson
Family

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Daniel Nguyen
Grad

"I have seen you smiling, crying, fearing, stressing, and being hopeless. But I always saw you fight through every time like a confident young woman. Keep the confidence alive in you. Be limitless; be fearless. Congratulations, happy graduating! Know that we are very proud of you!!"

Adriana Martinez
Parent

Mathias, four years later, a double major, the world is a different place. You survived a pandemic, go with confidence and live the life you imagined, do good! The little boy who dug up our back yard looking for dinosaur bones, the little boy questioning why things were unfair, now has two tickets to go out and change the world. We are so proud of you!

Kathleen Cien-Mayer
Parent

Congrats Kathy Hermosillo I love you 😻😻😻

Shavit Melamed
Student

Paige! This is just one of the many amazing accomplishments you will have in your lifetime. We’re so proud of you, cuz!!! Can’t wait to see what life has in store for you next.

Carson
Family

Brent, Congratulations on graduating from UC Santa Cruz! I have many good memories from your days at AHS in my AP Chemistry class. You were a gifted student with a good sense of humor (though we didn't get a chance to see it often, I knew it was there!). Good luck in whatever your future holds next. -Mr. Brewer

Jimmy Brewer
Friend

PAIGE ANDERSEN! Paigey, I am soooo proud of you! And so respect the work you have accomplished! You have made a great decision for a wonderful graduate school future at UCLA! Love forever, Grandy (AKA the crazy cat lady)!

Diane Smith
Family

PAIGE ANDERSEN!!!! Paigey - we could not be more proud! Congratulations on your amazing achievement! You picked a gem of a school and you learned and grew and gave and succeeded in the most incredible way. Congratulations to all of the 2021 UCSC graduates! 💙💛

Elaine and Jay Andersen
Parent

So proud of you, Grincho!! Excited to see everything that comes next. Love you tons.

Susan
Parent

Big bro! Thanks for being such a good example in your emerging adulthood. Congrats! Love you.

Emma
Family

Congratulations, Class of 2021! Wishing you success, prosperity and happiness in all you do!

Susan
Student

Thank you family, friends, colleagues, professors, Elise, dogs, restaurant regulars who tipped me over 20%, and Penny’s ice cream!!! Congrats Class of 2021!!!

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Jerico Keeler-Garcellano
Grad

What a school year this has been with covid and the dreadful fire that forced the little house on Washington Street to evacuate. Well done for dealing with all of this and getting to the finishing line! Best wishes to Aidan, Ayush, Elizabeth, JB and Brett.

Sharon Hope
Parent

We did it! Lo hicimos!

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Briana Prado
Grad

Thank you UC Santa Cruz for keeping my daughter safe, giving her an amazing college experience, introducing her to an incredible community, supporting her throughout her academic journey, giving her the tools to succeed and the confidence to step out into the world to live the life she chooses. We love you Ryanne! Congratulations Class of 2021!

Veronica Duran
Parent

To my beautiful daughter Jolie.. you have had to overcome many difficult times in your life so far.. YOU ROCK .. Paco and I were so happy the day you were born .Blessed with a daughter so happy, loving, kind. Along with a steel will and not afraid to speak her mind . Live life with no regrets. Congratulations on earning your Bachelors degree . love you

Michelle Cintas
Parent

Jolie and Hannah.. im so proud of you both. Congrats on earning your Bachelor degrees! May you continue on and accomplish even more amazing feats during your lives.

Michelle Cintas
Parent

Congratulations Mikki! I can’t believe you’re already done with college. You’re so inspiring to me—I’m amazed by the many different opportunities you took and accomplishments you’ve made during your time at UCSC. Love you!

Nina Lim
Family

Congratulations, Brenna! You worked so hard, and we’re very proud of you! You have such a bright future ahead! Love Always, Heather & Frank

Heather Sharpe
Family

I graduated 1994 with 1 in 4 of Ca 20 somethings out of work with a BA In Env Studies from ucsc and I found a way I traveled I married I temped I informationally interviewed I got a real job a year out and went to Cal for my masters 3 years later. Now my son follows a year behind you and I am hopeful for the mark you leave in the world - my very best wishes

Amber Evans
Alumni

Your peers will be your strongest confidants, advocates, colleagues, friends, and supporters. Do not be afraid to lean on each other and lend your fellow Banana Slugs a hand. Offer help when you are able, and graciously accept it when offered. We will all make a greater impact together.

Quintin Gaddy, Class of 2017
Alumni

I’m so proud of you :’)

Louise Drumm
Family

I am so proud of you Paul. So many exciting things ahead. Love Mom

Rosalind Young
Parent

Congratulations Matt! I am so excited for your graduation day, so very proud of you and your accomplishments. Wish you much success in whatever you set your mind to. I know you have a bright future ahead! Your best friend, Gaby.

Gabriela Escalante
Alumni

Congratulations!! This is a huge achievement and we’re all very proud of you!!!

Teresa
Student

Congratulations Skyler! I’m very proud of you- And so your next chapter begins This is your time to be- Love you

Dan Allen
Family

You did it!!! Love, Sammy

Sammy
Friend

Dear Class of 2021- you did it! I am so proud of all you have accomplished. Can’t wait to watch you go change the world! Love, Sammy

Sammy
Friend

Dear Class of 2021- I am so proud of you! Can’t wait to see you go and change the world! Love, Sammy

Sammy
Friend

CONGRATULATIONS Maddy! We are so happy and excited for you! We'd hoped you would have phenomenal collegiate success, AND YOU ACED IT! Couldn't be prouder! xo m&d

Andrea Kean & David Spinner
Parent