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2022 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2022

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YAAASSS Jesus!!! Praise God for HIs watchful eye over every step of your journey! Congratulations!! Your faith in God’s ability to sustain you through all the late nights, the thousands of words used to compose papers, slides for presentations, and flyers for all your organization participations has brought you to this day of celebrating you!! 1 proud GM!

Paulette McDole
Family

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It's been an honor seeing you grow to become such a powerful, bright, resilient, talented, & purposeful young lady. Congratulations hun.

Towana Catley
Community

Congratulations Eli, what a wonderful achievement you’ve made best of luck for your upcoming future. Tia Araceli

Araceli Luna
Family

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A million smiles can’t show you how proud I am of you. You have scaled through another phase of life as you graduate today. Always remember, you were born to do great things. Congratulations my son. I love you with all my heart.

Stephanie Fournier
Parent

Eliseo I am so proud of you,!! You did it, your Determination paid off, there is nothing stopping you now, for a great future!! Grandma Luna EGORID

Sylvia Luna
Family

To my brother Eliseo, As your sister seeing you grow into such an amazing man. I am so beyond proud of you!!! Grateful for you and I love you so much!

Elisea Valle
Family

Congratulations Eliseo! I am very proud of you and I can’t wait to see what great things you do in the future.

Bella Luna
Family

So so proud of you cousin! I know you’re going to do amazing things in life! Love you! -Lauren

Lauren Luna
Family

Congratulations Aaliyah Smith-Goodjer! You come a long way and I am so proud of you and this accomplishment! Wishing you success today and everyday!

Keina Young
Friend

Andre, We are so very proud of you. We know that it hasn’t always been easy, but no matter what life throws your way, you stay the course, and you never give up. You are an inspiration to everyone around you and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. Congratulations! Keep making us proud. Love, Dad, Mom and the rest of the Family.

Tom Yu
Parent

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It's been an honor seeing you grow to become such a powerful, bright, resilient, talented, & purposeful young lady. Congratulations hun.

Towana Catley
Community

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Boo Boo Bella, It seems so long ago when we first dropped you off, but also just like yesterday! As hard as the coast-to-coast distance was when we missed one another, it forced you to figure things out. As a result, you have turned into a full-blown adult living in and ready for the world, not merely a college grad. Keep crushing it!

Mama, Papa, and the pups
Parent

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Michala, we are very proud of you and all of your accomplishments! You have overcome many obstacles to make it to this point and we couldn’t be prouder. We look forward to seeing all you have to offer as you start the next chapter in your life. Whatever you decide to do, we know you will be amazing. We love you bunches!

Michelle Broadway
Parent

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Damien Meza, I love you so much and I’m so incredibly proud of you! I hope that you take in this moment and remember all the memories you have made in Santa Cruz. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Forever your #1 cheerleader, Mom

Cristina Hernandez
Parent

Zack - Slug Graduate and Frisbee Fabulous! Reach for the Galaxy ! XOXO Your East Coast Family

Lisa J Burnhsm
Family

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Chiara, You continue to blow expectations out of the water! You're an outstanding person and now and outstanding graduate. I'm so very proud of you. I can't wait to see what you accomplish next! With love, Mom

Judy Santos
Parent

Muchas felicidades Medelin Osejo, nos sentimos muy feliz y orgulloso de ti, de tus logros y tus esfuerzos y de Alcanzar unos de tus sueños de graduarte en la universidad. Te amamos y siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones sigue adelante no te detenga porque todos tus esfuerzos al final tiene sus recompensa. Tus padre Alícia y Jose.🙏♥️👩🏽‍🎓

Anonymous
Parent

Aaliyah, I am so proud of you. To watch you set your goals and accomplish them makes my heart smile. Love, Bria

Bria Cheeks
Family

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Aaliyah we are so proud of you and your accomplishments!!! It has been a long road and you have faced many challenges with grace, tenaciousness, strength and love. You have made one of your many dreams come true what an honor to witness, the sky is the limit from here! May God continue to bless and keep his hands over you!!!! We Love You!!!

Octavia Terry
Family

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YOU DID IT !!!! Proud doesn’t even BEGIN to describe how I feel about your amazing accomplishment! You worked hard, and you fought even harder! You are a QUEEN, and you just put one of the biggest gems on your crown! Now wear it PROUDLY !!!! I love you SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shamari Bell
Family

Congratulations, Evan! You did it! So proud of you, and hope to see you soon. Love, Aunt Sandra

Sandra McBride
Family

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CONGRATULATIONS!!! To our beautiful niece Aaliyah Goodjer Smith on all of her accomplishments in life both academically and personally. We are so proud of you. You are on your way baby girl, don’t ever let anyone try to steal your joy. God has and always will continue to bless you. We love you very much Aunt Octavia and Uncle Delaney

Delaney McGill
Family

Congratulations Haña ! You did it ! We are so very very proud of you ❤️😘 Love, Mom, Dad, June

Mom & Dad
Parent

Querida hija. No tengo palabras para expresar lo orgullosa que estamos de ti. Tu papá y yo nos sentimos muy afortunados y felices de poder compartir este momento contigo. Continúa creciendo, continua soñando, continúa trabajando y no dejes de disfrutar del camino hacia tus metas. Aquí estamos para ti, siempre! Madre y Padre

Ere Lara
Parent

Querida hija, no tengo palabras para expresar lo orgullosa que estoy de ti. ¡Muchas felicidades! Que tu esfuerzo, tus sueños y deseos de crecer continúen trayendo a tu vida amor, éxito y mucha felicidad! Te amo con todo mi ser.

Ere Lara
Parent

YOU GO AALIYAH SMITH! Sooooo dang proud of you! 🤎

Brittainee Brown
Friend

I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU SIS!!! I know you’re gonna kill it and be the best in everything you do! Kai Kai and I love you Aaliyah!!!

Aleshanee Wyatt
Friend

I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU SIS!!! I know you’re gonna kill it and be the best in everything you do! Kai Kai and I love you Aaliyah!!!

Aleshanee Wyatt
Friend

Dakota, We are so incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments!!! Congratulations 🎊 UCSC GRADUATE 2022 We love you so much. Mom, Dad and Cheyenne

Michelle Hughes
Parent

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WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU BABY AALIYAH!!!!!! you did that, you handled that, you moved though that, and you now have graduated from that… hallelujah, thank you God for always keeping your love and guidance and strength. Amen, Amin, Namaste, Ase, So It Is, and Aye BaeBae!!! Congratulations, Proud of you Kiddo!!!

Khadlif+Anita Sheers/Fatima+A.C. Smith
Parent

Congratulations to my friend Aaliyah! She's a real one!

Anonymous
Friend

I’m so proud of you friend!!! There’s nothing you can’t do. YOU DID IT!!!!!

Halley Joiner
Friend

We are in awe of your awesomeness. Congratulations Meggie 🐝

Doug and Cristene Burr
Parent

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Damien Meza! I love you so much! I’m so proud of you, so proud to be your mom. Never forget this moment and all the memories you made in Santa Cruz. Im excited to see what the future holds for you. I’ll forever be your #1 cheerleader. Love, Mom

Cristina Hernandez
Parent

Congratulations, Lilia! I am so proud of you! You sailed through these last four years and I wish you best of luck on your continued voyage.

Sharon Kaplan
Parent

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Bill, You've come such a long way from Princeton NJ, and I am so proud to see you graduate from UC Santa Cruz! We fell in love with this school and I couldn't be happier to see you grow into a strong, intelligent, creative and independent young man in your own time, on your own terms. I love you! Love, Your Momma

Anonymous
Parent

Congratulations to all the Merrill graduates, and especially to Slugbotics member Daniel Walton. We are so proud of you, Daniel -- you worked hard and it shows! Robotics engineers, go get 'em!

Jeff & Kathleen Walton
Parent

Joseph we are so proud of your accomplishment! Your journey of your life is about to explode!! We love you the whole world!!!!

shelley senoff
Parent