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2022 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2022

Sissy yo-yo you did it !!! Congratulations 🎉 now on to the next so proud of you love you mucho!!

Jamie brown
Family

Anson we are sooooo proud of you!!! You are changing the world with your bright presence!

Mauri Francis
Parent

To My Daughter Nia Orta and to All the Class of 2022 Graduates, I want to wish you the best if your future endeavors and I’m extremely proud of your accomplishments and determination to achieve!!! Job Well Done 🎉🎓 Nia I love you more than words can express My Princess!!! 👑

Anonymous
Parent

Me and my sister are so proud of our mom for perusing her dreams, our mom has made a lot of sacrifices for us and works harder than ever while handling 2 jobs and still being there for us all the time keep going mom we believe in you!❤️

Mia & Miranda
Family

Congratulations Chalen I’m so proud of you. Double Blessings to you!!!! Good luck for all your future endeavors!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎈🎈🎈✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

Debra Wooten Mogaji
Friend

May be the journey ahead of you be full of happiness, good health and loads of success. we love you so much, Saahil. Dad and I are super proud of you. God bless you, son.

Shabnam Barati
Parent

Congratulations young King. You did it.

Marques Wooten
Community

I’m so proud to be your sister! To see all that you have achieved! You will continue to do amazing things in life!! Thanks for always being who you are!!! I’m glad my girls have such a strong and woman to look up to!!! I wish you nothing but amazing things in life I love you!!!

Jenna Brown
Family

Chailen: Your journey continues to be amazing and inspiring. You’ve always been smart, but this milestone just confirms to all of us the magnificent individual you are. So proud of you, grandson.

Preston Glass
Family

Congratulations Graduating Class of 2022! Micah we are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Mary and Mel Herbert
Parent

Congratulations Joelle! You worked so hard for this & deserve every wonderful opportunity that comes your way. I’m so proud of you. I like you have a Bachelor’s Degree!!! 💛💙

Jennie
Alumni

Your journey in life continues to be amazing. You’ve always been smart, but your growth seems to conquer new milestones beyond all of our expectations. So proud of you, grandson.

Preston Glass
Family

Hi Thi Megan I am so proud of you for your accomplishments and hard works (studying,volunteering, etc) during the last four years at UCSC. You have proved to yourself that you can do it. I wish you all the best for the future. Love Dad

Huy Nguyen
Parent

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. Dad, Mom and the rest of the Family.

Tom Yu
Parent

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” —B.B. King Congratulations Madison! We love you bunches <3

Anonymous
Parent

so so proud of you chelseeeey you are incredible and capable of anything u set your sights on love u forever

semaj
Family

To our Rajvir We and Moti are so proud of you my son. Congratulations on this great milestone of your journey. We love you ! Mom, Dad and Moti

Anonymous
Parent

Congrats Cher ! Very proud of you and love you. Can’t wait to see what else you do. Lerface ! Ker

Kev Del Castillo
Family

Eli , I am beyond proud of you today. It’s been a long road for you to get to this point and to be graduating. You’ve come so far and have had so many accomplishments, and are now in a position with so many opportunities to start your new life. You’re an inspiration to me, your sister & brother. Remember your a shining brighten star! (VEGA) love Dad!

Eli Vega
Parent

Today we celebrate you, Chailen August! We are so proud of you Chailen! You’ve gotten a chance to learn and grow and travel to Ghana, making that 360 for you and your ancestors, truly a Sankofa moment in time. How awesome! Ashé and so it is. We love you! Cavalier & Evans Family

Carla Thomas Cavalier
Friend

Congrats to my Godson Andrew Combalecer! I’m so proud of the smart responsible handsome thoughtful and FUN adult you’ve grown up to be. I know your future will be bright, just like your chicklet smile. Love you Nephew!!!

Anonymous
Family

Chailen I am so proud of your journey you have taken and have obtained victory on this journey. I am so very proud of you and success is your destination. As I look back on your years I knew your journey would be successful. I oray that God continues to guide and lead you throughout your life. Congratulations ♥️ 🎊 👏 💕♥️

Jacqueline Jones
Friend

Congratulations Ryan! Dad and I are so very proud of you, our college graduate!! We have enjoyed every minute of being your parents and look forward to what the future holds for you! We know it will be bright!

Rhonda Suematsu
Parent

Congratulations to every one. Of course, my pride is our granddaughter, Dominique Westerberg Saldana. She worked so hard and achieved so much. I am confident she will always do well and accomplish her wishes. Most of all, i wish her happiness and contentment and a good peaceful life. Good luck to all.

Pat Westerberg
Family

Congratulations Dominique!! We are so proud of you! Love Uncle Dan and Aunt Katie Ty Brady and Ashlyn

Katie Westerberg
Family

Dominique we are beyond proud!!!! Your hard work paid off!!! Congratulations!!! We love you! Love, Mom

Sharon Westerberg
Parent

Congratulations class of 2022. Dominique Saldana, you are a star! Congratulations!! We love you

Irene Walton
Parent

Congratulations Courtney!!! We are so proud of YOU!!!! Love you so much! H&K... /Nanny & Papa

Anonymous
Family

Congrats, Sarah! We admire so much about you - how you’ve excelled in your studies, your creativity and openness, your kindness and how you care for the people you love. You are such a shining star! So much love to you! - Estie, Max, Jo & Ian

Joanna Rosenthal
Family

Sweet Peep ~ I am so proud of you! Watching you grow from a beautiful little girl who danced with such passion to a beautiful young woman with the world at her fingertips has been nothing but sheer pleasure & joy. Your destiny is to make a magnificent mark on Mother Earth in everything you do! Love you to the Moon & Back <3 Deb

Debby
Friend

Congratulations Courtney!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud to be your sister! You’re going to do so many great things with this degree! Can’t wait to celebrate! I love you always! ❤️🥹

Melanie Hermosillo
Family

CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY 😍😍😍😍🥹🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾🍾 So proud of you for graduating! I love you so much! Can’t wait to celebrate together!

Melanie Hermosillo
Family

Congratulations, Matt! Ewe did it. Don't forget us in Santa Cruz when you move on to new adventures! Aunt Liz

Mary Liz
Family

Courtney! I’m so proud of all your hard work! You did it! Congratulations!!! I Love you so much and can’t wait to celebrate!

Wendy Hermosillo
Parent

Slayden I am so proud of you! The universe threw every challenge it could think of your way this last few years, but here you are. You are going to make a difference in this world. It has been an honor to make the journey with you. Love you with all of my soul. Shine on! Love , Momma

Claire Wirt
Parent

Chelsey! Dang my dude you went out and did the thing. Since you were an actual teenager you’ve been hustling to learn, grow and challenge yourself in infinitely creative ways. Your boldness inspires me. You never fail to hold space for the people you love, which just makes us love you more. I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to celebrate in person!

Sonrisa
Family

CONGRATULATIONS STEPHANIE!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU!😺🧡

Arely Rodriguez
Family

Hi Kristina, Wish I could be there to see you complete your dream of becoming a marine biologist and graduating from UC Santa Cruz! Good luck on all you do. See you when you come home! 👩‍🎓

Sofia Hanff
Family

To my inspiration, travel/adventure partner and the person I'm proud to call daughter… Kristina (with a "K") Fleetwood. Words cannot express how incredibly proud I am of your accomplishments thus far. Congratulations and here’s looking forward to the next exciting chapter. Enjoy the journey!

Patti Fleetwood
Parent

Congratulations Muhammad Noor Haider! This is the beginning of greater things ahead Insha'Allah All the best! 😁

Maryam
Family