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2022 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2022

Jen!!! You are truely an inspiration. Not only taking on a degree while you're a mom, also surviving all the trials & stresses that a pandemic adds to the usual college stress. You did not give up when things may have been tougher than expected and walked out stronger. Be proud & enjoy this commencement. Congratulations! We're so proud of you & love you!!

Chris Cesena
Friend

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Congratulations on your graduation, Kate! You are an inspiration in every way, and I am so proud of you.

Kris
Parent

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Congratulations to our son, Hendrik!! What an amazing achievement with all the extreme challenges that came your way. We are so very proud of you. Wishing all the 2022 graduates good health and success fufilling their dreams! Love, Stefan, Kelly, Anton, and Ruby x

Kelly Cressio-Moeller
Parent

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Congrats Carla Amy!!! We’re so proud of you for your persistence, determination and effort We can’t wait to see where life will take…”If God is for us, who can be against us” Love you always💕

Carlos send Yanira Cruz
Parent

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Congratulations to my first baby Katie. You have always made me proud. Can’t wait to see where your amazing life will take you. Always remember how special you are and how much I love you. Love Dad.

Paul Felberg
Parent

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Lucy Rose, Congratulations & God bless. Splendid work worthy of Chancellor’s Award. So proud and grateful!

Patti DaSilva & Dan Quinn
Parent

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Kaley , a whole world of new opportunities just opened up, all yours for the taking. We believe in you and stand behind you no matter where you choose to go. Congratulations, we're so proud of you! Love you , Dad and Mami

Tania O’Mary
Parent

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stephanie & melissa “Congratulations to you both on your great accomplishments and success, great job girls love you both so much dad

Alex Ikonomou
Parent

Congratulations Stephanie and Melissa, we are so proud of you and wish you the very best in the next chapter of your life!! 🎉🎉 Much love, the Silvas❤️❤️

Nancy Salas Silva
Family

Congratulations Stephanie and Melissa Ikonomou!!! I’m so very proud of you guys for graduating. Love you both!!❤️

Maddy Ikonomou
Family

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Way to go, Ganesh !! Your graduation is one milestone of many in your journey towards a fulfilling and happy life !! Best luck to you in everything. Your ever loving family Vignesh Sudha Ganesh

Vasu Vijay
Parent

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Congratulations Stephanie and Melissa…we were so happy when we found out BOTH of you decided to attend UCSC! We are So proud of you girls for doing all this by yourself as 1st Gens because you created the path for your sibling and future generations. We Love you MOM and DAD

Teresa parent
Parent

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Ryan Berardi - Congratulations! UCSC's Harm Reduction and Recovery Community were lead beautifully this year by you and your co-leads! Even through every personal challenge you showed up with grace and ease and a huge smile on your face (even under your mask). Thank you so much for being my right hand all year! I will never forget you! - Jorge Bru

Jorge Bru
Staff

Congratulations, Lani De Vera! You inspire me. Can't wait to see your next steps as you pursue your passion for education.

Rebecca Wong
Friend

Congratulations Lorenzo, We just want to tell you that we are all so proud of you. You did it! Your little sisters have a awesome role model to look up to you and your twin brother. Class of 2022 is your year. These 4 years flew by so quickly and even with the pandemic you kept pushing. Never stop learning. WE LOVE YOU, From: Mom & Dad

Jose and Avelina Brenes
Parent

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Anael Sun, we are so happy for you and your major accomplishment. You DID this! Through a rough start, a global pandemic, challenging times, you still persevered. We can't wait to see what you do next. We love you so very very much!

Lori and Carl Schmidt
Parent

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Anael Sun, we are so happy for you and your major accomplishment. You DID this! Through a rough start, a global pandemic, challenging times, you still persevered. We can't wait to see what you do next. We love you so very very much!

Lori and Carl Schmidt
Parent

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Dawn - What was it someone said about "perseverance"? It looks like yours has paid off! Yay! Many congratulations to you on your accomplishment of a Ph.D. Kevin and I are definitely proud!

Mynga Futrell
Friend

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Congratulations to Alex and all of the 2022 Class on your graduation! Your drive to learn and apply what you've learned to better yourselves and others, and to the rest of the world bring hope and joy to us all. We stand with you as you continue in your life journey!

Petra and Ron Unger
Parent

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If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest lives, you are going to outlive us all! Love Vinny and the whole family.

VINNY
Family

Congratulations Dawn! So proud of you. Know your future will be bright! Love Mom ❤️🎉💕

Anonymous
Family

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Shivika Sivakumar, Happy 2022 graduation. So happy you are graduating, hope you had the best year of your college experience, and were able to have the "college experience" happy to see you come back to our house.

Shreyas Sivakumar
Family

We are so proud of you, Josh! We love you! Dad, Mom, and Daniel

Maria Bulanadi
Parent

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Kristina Fleetwood, Papa and I are so proud of you that you are a Marine Biologist graduating from UC Santa Cruz! Most success in the next chapter of your life and career. Much love Miss K! Papa and Gram

Marsha Wiedder & Mayer Alson
Family

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Lauren (Puff), our whole family is so very proud of you! You were voted Most Likely to Change the World in middle school and now your sorority sisters wisely gave you the same title! You are a badass, brave, change maker and I know you’re going to do something amazing. A Puffer’s place is in the sea! We love you, congratulations!!! 🐡🐡🐡🐡🌊💙💛💙💛

Nancy Puffer
Parent

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Kristina—We are so proud of you!!! Congratulations!!! We look forward to all of your new adventures!!! Mark and Sindy

Sindy Alson
Family

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Joseph, mom and I are so proud of you and all the work you have done to graduate UCSC. We know it was not easy and we love you for your effort. You did it. We look forward seeing you grow even more in the future with your personal and career goals. Love always, Mom, Dad & Alan.

Anonymous
Parent

Congrats Class of 2022, the class who endured a pandemic and quickly pivoting mid-studies to remote learning for a large portion of your final years at University! Well done for persevering and keeping up with your classes, even from different times zones! Well done to all of you! And congrats to my son, Jojo!

Arlene
Parent

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ISAAC!!! We are ALL so proud of YOU! You can do the impossible. Your future is blessed beyond measure. May you achieve all the greater things in life. Congratulations on your successful graduation! XOXO Mom, Bryan ,Grandma, Andrew, Michael, Willie, Kevin, John, Danny, Jadis, Macie, and your VERY proud Uncles and cousins

Marleen Rosales
Parent

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Dawn Hustig-Schultz - So very proud of your journey 💜💜💜💜 🥰 😻 You've done it! Congratulations on your success!!! 🌟 🏆🎓👩🏼‍🎓

Kevin Schultz
Family

Congratulations Madison! We are proud of your hard work and excited for the next step of your journey!

Eileen, Peter and Simon
Friend

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Edie, Your creativity has blossomed at UCSC. Keeping growing! We love you, Mom and Dad

Paul and Mary Beth
Parent

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We have loved your journey! Pandemic grad… We showed you this campus when you were in 6th grade and you were hooked. From freshman year with so many slug photos sent to us to all your field study adventures. We are blessed to have you going forth to make our world better!

Nancy Stillger and Tom Ahearn
Parent

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Good job Momma Lani! Your academic journey has paid off! I can’t wait to see your next steps as you head off to grad school. I’m so proud of you.

Katie Hoang
Student

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Congratulations on your graduation Stephanie! This is a very special moment because you finished a successful stage in your life. During which you gave your best. Your efforts and dedication are worthy of admiration. I am very very proud of you Stephanie. I send you a big hug and my best wishes. CONGRATULATIONS! I Love you! - your dad

Victor Rodriguez
Parent

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So proud of all the 2022 Slug grads, now my fellow alums. But most of all incredibly proud of this one— my son. Ben, we have been so blessed to watch your journey, to travel alongside you as you explored and grew and struggled and triumphed in this amazing school. Remember these days always with fondness and pride. We love you— mom, dad, Mireya

Valerie Riddel
Parent

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LETSSSS GOOOOOOOO‼️‼️ From a choir performer to an imposter now a graduate. I want to congratulate you bro. YOU DID IT!!! GO STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ!!

Alex Orozco
Family

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Congratulations Stevie!!! The long hours I helped you study paid off. We did it! Here is a picture of me watching you go to campus on the 20. Great memories. My love and support always, Ghee

Ghee The Cat
Family

Jackson, we are all so proud of you for everything that you are, past, present and future. I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are of you. Love, Love, Love you pumpkin pie!

Danielle Knudson-Goodwin
Parent

Dear Kate Davey: Grandma Pat and I are so proud of you-of what you’ve accomplished, but more important, what you are. We celebrate you and love you.

Dick Jensen
Family