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2022 Graduate Profiles

Messages for the Class of 2022

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Bill, I am so proud of all you have accomplished. You have become an incredibly confident, creative, intelligent young adult! Much success to you in the future! I love you! Your Momma

Roxanne L Sevchuk
Parent

Congratulations to our son Dylan Suguitan!!! You did it and we are so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad and Slurpy.

Liezl Suguiatn
Parent

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Congratulations Ryan Chow! I'm so proud of who you are and what you've accomplished. ....Sending my warmest congratulations to the entire UCSC Class of 2022! Go slugs! - proud mom

Anonymous
Parent

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Congrats Pierce! You did this! Graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Electrical Engineering WOW! We are extremely proud of you. You Rock! Love, Dad & Mom

Anonymous
Parent

Congratulations class of 2022! Thirty years ago I walked that stage with eyes to the future, a heart full of gratitude and a mind wide open. I wish the same for all of you. May love guide you through

Tamara
Alumni

Congrats on all of you graduates! You guys have done really good job for last few years. Wish you all find your position in your life after this!

Anonymous
Alumni

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Congratulations Princess! Dad, Jacob and I are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished so far on your journey! We can’t wait to see what big things you’ll do next. We love you so much!!

Kimberly
Parent

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Kylie Rose, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments! You are our favorite banana slug! Love, Mom, Dad, Nem and Spud.

Chris Gilpin
Parent

You made, and remember: the porter squiggle will alway be here to welcome you home

Anonymous
Alumni

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Congratulations Sara joon. We are all very proud of you.

Farah and Mike Amirkiai
Family

YOU DID IT!!!!🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻💛💛

Golnaz
Student

Congratulations, Cyrus Howard!! Very happy for you!! We know you'll have a bright, wonderful future! Love, d, Ezra, Melinda, John

Melinda Lynch
Friend

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We are beaming with pride for all your hard work! We knew you would do it. So excited to see what you accomplish next! Love forever, Mom, Dad, Kayla and Coco

Joel Koury and Yolanda Lewis
Parent

Congratulations Alicia. We are all very proud of you⚘

Claudia Sabioncello
Parent

Way to go! You did it! Now you are thinking.. what’s next? Don’t be dismayed if what you are hoping for doesn’t happen right away. You have a bright future ahead and so much time to achieve your goals!

Anonymous
Alumni

Congratulations Sarah Groff! We are happy for you! Very proud of you! Keep doing your thing. Love, Mom and Dad

Karen Groff
Parent

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Way to go Gwen Crow. Congratulations! We love you. - The Parents

Leanne Crow
Parent

Dear Ali Jon Congratulation!, Your mother and I are very proud of your accomplishments and thankful to Allah for your successful graduation. All your hard work, sincerity and patience is rewarded with a degree in the ever growing field of Bioinformatics. Remember that there’s no end to learning. Stay humble and kind. With love and pride today and 4 ever

Hassib Akeefe
Parent

Chiara, I am so very proud of you! You've had a challenging college experience, but you are courageous and have come out on top! Congratulations! Can't wait to see what's next! Love Mom

Judy Santos
Parent

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Grace Bahena, Congratulations! Love you!

Maria G. Lopez Arizmendi
Parent

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Congratulations Javier!!! 🥳🤍 So proud of you! Always keep going and follow your heart. Best wishes for your next adventure and can't wait to see where life takes you next! Warmest hugs, and congratulations again! Proud to be your friend love you! 🤍✨

Guadalupe Torres-Raya
Friend

you may be the only 4th generation Slug graduating ever! and likely the only with 3 generations present for the ceremony - may it be glorious- you have made me so proud - the best I could hope for is you

Amber Evans
Parent

Congratulations to all the class of 2022! You will always be welcomed back home to Alumni Reunion events! Welcome to being an Alumni and best wishes to everyone on their future endeavors! #FiatSlug

Andreana Cervantes
Alumni

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Congrats on graduating Meghan!! I am so proud of you and of all your accomplishments! I hope I can come see you sometime soon and catch up on everything! Love you so so much!! xoxo, Maddie :)

Anonymous
Family

Congratulations to you smart and beautiful slugs! Let your knowledge and horizons expand!

Demetrius Rauck
Student

Meghan! We are so excited and proud of you! What an amazing accomplishment. You truly are so awesome. So excited for you to start adulting in the world. The world definitely needs what you have to offer. Love, Auntie Gretchen & Uncle Mike

Gretchen Selcho
Family

Congrats to my Brother Javier! You did it!! FINALLY! Wishing you the best always! Arriba MICH pero no pa todos! Keep going CHUUUU !!!

Yulissa Torrecillas
Family

Happiest Graduation Geetings Miss Meghan! I love you so much as you already know and I am so very proud of all of the accomplishments you have made and what a gracious, loving grand daughter you are. Enoy this time. You deserve the best! Love, Grammie ♡♡♡♡

Grammie
Family

Congratulations Meghan! I’m sooooo proud of you!!! Love, Uncle Brian

Brian Taylor
Family

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Meghan darling, You are a champion You are not a quitter Quitters don’t do what they’re supposed to Champions do And you are a star ⭐️ And you shine ☀️ That’s what you do That’s what you do every day ♥️ We are so incredibly proud of you Meggie 🐝

Doug and Cristene Burr
Parent

Congratulations Mia Camez! The Castro Family are so proud of you. This amazing accomplishment is just one step of your journey we call life! Can't wait to see more of your awesomeness! UCSC Class of 2022!

Monique Castro
Friend

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Congratulations to Ryan Dela Peña!!! Take in this moment and I’m sure you’ll be great in the real world brother! I’m proud of you!!

Miguel Abad
Friend

Dear Graduating Banana Slugs -- Congratulations on earning your degree! Be proud of all you have achieved and we all take a piece of UCSC with us when we leave. We also leave a piece of us behind. Celebrate and cherish that. Bravo, Banana Slugs! - Joanne - Stevenson 1991

Joanne Salustri Cherep
Alumni

Miss Aaliyah, I am so proud of you! There is no stopping you. Celebrate this achievement and I know there are more celebrations ahead for you. Big hug Irma

Irma Breakfield
Friend

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congratulations to my alpha alpha graduating pbros!! maryam, michael, mack, junnon, cole, chris, vy, and vik love yall

Sarah Chun
Friend

Congratulations, graduates! All that hard work has paid off and now you are part of our wonderful network of alums. I'm proud of you all and wish lots of success and hard work in your future.

Mireya
Alumni

Go Slugs!!!

Dante Cantú (‘97)
Alumni

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Congratulations Rosa Angelica!! We are so proud!! Your hard work and dedication have been rewarded. Bachelor's Degree with a Major in Anthropology and a Minor in Education. What an amazing accomplishment!! Love you so much, Papi and the whole family. 👩‍🎓😍👏👏👏

Mario Inga
Parent

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Benny, we are all very proud of you. College is over and graduation is not the end but the beginning. I know you are going to do something in your life I am very proud of you today and forever Tu Madre

TU MADRE
Parent

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Mason White- One goal down, on to the next! Congratulations from your biggest supporters. All our love, Mom, Dad and LuckyGirl

Anonymous
Parent