Duke University Class of 2015
My Baby’s Graduating!
Duke University Class Of 2015
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Jennifer Levin
Marianne Khoury
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Neuroscience
Lia Cromwell
Public Policy Studies
Katy Colas
You started off as our Jennifer Juniper, and became our Dancing Queen. Congrats to our child of the millennium, from your parents of the ‘80s.
Congratulations, one step closer to your aspirations. Spread your wings, the sky is the limit.
Congratulations! We are so proud of what you accomplished but we know there is so much more to come.
From the little girl who never ceased to amaze us to the young woman we so admire today... Congratulations, Katy!
Love, Mom & Dad
Always yours with pride and love, Papa, Mom & Philip
Civil Engineering
Abigail Carignan
Love, Mom, Dad, Joshua and Pups
Sociology
Love, Mom and Dad
Biomedical Engineering
Amanda Fetter
Classical Studies
Meredith Stabel
Jay Kennedy
Congratulations, Abby! We couldn’t be more proud of you - and happy that Duke has been such an amazing experience.
If you could see yourself through our eyes, you would see how incredibly proud we are of you.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. -- Thoreau
Congratulations! We continue to be so proud of you. Your next great chapter will be amazing!
Much love from your whole family!!
We love you, Mom & Melanie
Amanda Giddon
Thomas Kavanagh
Amanda, You are our sunshine who laps up life with gusto and grace. Congratulations!
Environmental Sciences & Policy
So much love, Mom, Dad, Kyle, and Will
English
We are so proud of you, Mom, Dad and Tim
Mathematics
Love you, Mom and Dad
Mathematics
Andrew Lokker
Biomedical Engineering
Patience Wall
Congratulations, Thomas! We are all so proud of you and thank you so much for all that you have given us!
Building towards a great future! We are so proud of your many accomplishments and the wonderful man you’ve become. Congratulations!
Congratulations Patience! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and we wish you an amazing future ahead. Be Blessed!
Love, Clare, Mommio, Daddio
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, John, God-parents, and family
Public Policy
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Danielle Muoio English
Comgratulazioni per la tua Laurea.
Love, Mom and Dad
Sophie Corwin Public Policy
It has been an amazing journey watching you grow and become the incredible person you are today. It is hard to grasp you are already graduating Duke, but we couldn’t be more proud of you. May you stay forever young. Love, Mom, Dad, Buzz and Marilyn
Mao Hu
Statistical Science Congratulations! We are so proud and happy you are graduating. Stay true to yourself and be kind always.
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Eliza Strong Biology
Liza, you did it with your typical and amazing determination! Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad, Ping, and Ming
Love, Mom
Daniel Carp
Allison Eisen
Marcela Heywood Public Policy
Cultural Anthropology
We hope you had the time of your life! We love you and are so proud of you, Daniel. Forever Duke!
AllieWe are all so very proud of you and your accomplishments! Congratulations!
The Blue Devils and your classmates have strengthened your spirited approach to life. As you graduate, you are ready to make your significant mark on the world!
Off you go, the amazing adventure continues! Call home once in a while :-) #missingyoualready
All our Love, Mom, Dad, Aryn and Adam
Love, Mom, Dad, and Anna
Love, Mom, Dad, and Ali
Public Policy
Love, Mom, Dad and Julia
Nic Meiring Economics
Congratulations Nic! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will do after graduation! Love, Mom, Dad, Henry, and Anna
Public Policy
Brianna Siracuse Chemistry
Four amazing years could not have made us prouder. Future success will be achieved by your determination and hard work. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad, Colin, Devin and Andrew
Liz Lash History
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what is to come in your future! We know that for you the possibilities are limitless. Welcome to the Lash Duke alumni family. Love, Mom, Dad T ‘75, Jacqueline T ‘13, and Pete
Rachel Kiner
Heather Hoffman Public Policy
CONGRATULATIONS HeddySpaghetti! From TollGator to Blue Devil, it’s been a wonderful ride! You make us proud and we know great things are ahead! xoxo MDLCPABRELF
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Wendi Oppenheim
Gregory LaHood
Nicholas Magnuson Public Policy
Mechanical Engineering
Wendi: We are so proud of you! We know that you will continue shining in the time ahead.
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. -Seuss
Congratulations Nick! We are so proud of all your accomplishments and the fine man you have become. You Rock bud!
Congratulations David! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished.
History of Science & Technology
Love you, Mom, Dad, Lance, & Mel
History
Love, Mom, Dad, Simone
Sam Jactel
Florian Craan
We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and the person you’ve become. Congratulations on this major milestone!
Biology
Love, Papa, Mommy, Sarah, Sophia and Grandma
Joshua Mitchell
Love, Mom & Dad
David Rosenberg
Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren, James, Grandma and Grandpa
Psychology
Thomas Neufeld
Environmental Sciences
Michael Schreiner
Congratulations Florian! We are proud of all your accomplishments. We can’t wait to see all the amazing successes that await you.
Tom, We are so proud and happy for you! Congratulations on an amazing four years.
Michael, Congratulations! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. You are amazing!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad and Anna
Love, Mom, Dad, Sara & Jackie
Mechanical Engineering
Carolyn Dugas
Computer Science
Tiffany Ejikeme
Ian Singleton
We are proud of the man you have become. You are an inspiration and we cannot wait to see the plans God has for you!
You always were a prize! So proud of you!!! Lots of hugs.
Congratulations Tiff, Right from when you were born till today, you have only given us reasons to hold our heads up in pride.
Bravissimo! You’ve come a REAL long way... We are tremendously proud of your accomplishments. Your future looks very bright. Keep surprising us!
Love, Dad, Mom and Chichi
Love, Mamma & Daddy
Love, Mom & Dad
Biology
Psychology
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Liz h s a L Class of 2015
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what is to come in your future! We know that for you the possibilities are limitless. Welcome to the Lash Duke alumni family. Love, Mom, Dad T'75, Jacqueline T'13, and Pete
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Congratulations Caroline! Good Girl! With perseverance and enthusiasm, all your hard work throughout the years has paid off and culminates this weekend in a successful graduation from Duke. Hats off to you! We love you and are so proud of you! Mommy, Daddy, Christina and Katrina
Olivia Wax Olivia, Since the day you were born, you have filled our hearts with pride. Words cannot describe the joy we had watching you become the incredible woman you are. You have challenged yourself and worked hard to reach your goals. Let your fierce determination continue to guide you through your future. We love you, Mom, Dad, Pia, Eva, and Violet
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Daniel Roeder
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Economics & Statistical Science
Michael Short
Mechanical Engineering
ryan bartoszek
Nick Becker
Dan, Your outstanding achievements at Duke are matched only by your keen insights and personal growth. Heartfelt congratulations to the terrific brother and son we adore!
Congratulations! Look back on your Duke years with a big smile - great accomplishments and lots of fun!
My dearest Ryan, Congratulations! Thank you for continually exceeding my hopes and dreams as well as your majestic goals. I LOVE you!
Congratulations, Nick! We love you, and are so proud of you.
Mom, Dad and Rebecca
Matt Grossman
Public Policy & Political Science Congratulations, Matt! We are so proud and happy for you!
Love, Mom, Dad, David and Meredith
Love, Mom
Love, Mom, Dad, Liz, Stephen & Izzy
Nicholas Balkissoon
Taylor Pope
Megan Lax
Mr. Nick we couldn’t be more proud! You achievements are all yours and we have enjoyed being in the stands.
Congratulations, Taylor! We are so proud of you - and so happy that you have been able to live your dream as a Duke Cheerleader!
Today we celebrate your amazing achievements, but even more importantly, the phenomenal person that you are! Congratulations, Megs!
Computer Science & Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Love, Mom, Dan, the G’s and all who love you
Elizabeth Kerpon
Biology
Psychology
With Love, Mom and Dad
Psychology
Love, Mom, Dad and Zach
Public Policy
Ryan Neu
Evolutionary Anthropology
Sydney Howland
Alexander Lark
Congratulations on an amazing four years. Let your fierce determination guide you through the big beautiful future that awaits.
Congratulations! We are proud of you and all your accomplishments.
First the outfit, now the degree. We are so proud how you embraced every element of your Duke years.
Congratulations Alex, We are very proud of your many achievements to date. Here’s to your future success!
With love, Mom, Dad and Stephen
Love, Mom, Dad and Kevin
Public Policy
Love you! Mom, Dad & Rachel
Visual Arts
Much love, The Larks, Geoff, Kate and all
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Nicholas Fitch Briere (Nick) Trinity Class of 2015, Major in English
& Emily Fitch Briere (Emmy) Pratt Class of 2015, Major in Mechanical Engineering
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Chad Guthrie You always take full advantage of opportunities that come your way, enjoy making new friends, and live life with a smile on your face! And all while pushing yourself athletically and achieving your goals, too. Congrats, Chad! We love you! Mom, Dad, Gray, Reed and family
Dear Nick and Em, We are so very proud of you both!! Wishing you the best as you set off on the next chapter of your lives. With much love always, mom and dad.
Zeena Bhakta
Congratulations Zeena!!! We are so proud of you. You have accomplished so much. Its time to reflect on your achievements of the past and to embrace new challenges in your life. Believe in your dreams everyday. May your graduation be the beginning of a bright future filled with joy, success and happiness. Future plans: Working for the FBI Headquarters in Washington DC!!! Luv Mom, Dad, Jigar Reyna & Grandma.
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Kendall Covington
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Biomedical Engineering
Lauren Kane
Neuroscience
Sarah Elsheryie
Mollie McVay Laverack
Congratulations! We couldn’t be more proud of you and can’t wait to see what the world has in store!
Congratulations, Lauren! The joy you feel from this tremendous accomplishment will last a lifetime!
Words cannot describe how proud we are. We know you will continue to succeed and bring light everywhere you go.
Congratulations to Mollie and to the Class of 2015.
Love, Mom , Dad and Carolyn
We LOVE you! Mom, Dad, Ryan, & Caroline
Love, Dad, Mom, Kareem, Radwa
Samantha Perez
Thomas Donley
Anna Knight
Psychology & Spanish
Love, Mom, Dad, Chelsea, Will, & Winslow
Jill Rubin
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering & Finance
Biomedical Engineering
History & Spanish
We are so proud of what you have become. You are the first professional in our family. “ERES UNA CAMPEONA.”
You are an amazing combination of intelligence, dedication and compassion. Thank you for all the wonderful experiences. We are so proud!
So proud of our Blue Devil, Anna!
Jill, we’re so proud of who you are and what you’ve accomplished! Mazel Tov! Let’s Go Duke!
With love, Your family
Love, Mom and Dad
- Much Love from your family
All our love, Momm, Daddy, Emily, and Ben
Daniel Zhang
Isa Ferrall
Ethan Gottlieb
Rachel Shenker Biology
Computer Science
Ethan, we are so proud of you and the man you have become. We wish you happiness and success!
We are so proud of the amazing, wonderful, intelligent young woman you are. Congratulations on this next milestone our dear rugrat!
Congratulations Daniel! We love you! We’re so proud of you. You’ve become a wonderful, intelligent young man!
You will always be our little girl with big dreams. Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad, Michael
With all our love, Mom, Dad and Jessica
Computer Science
Love, Mom, Dad, Lewis, and Melissa
Love, Mom, Dad, Juliana
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
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Hannah Stephanz Congratulations, Hannah Grace! You’ve made the most of your Duke experience and we are incredibly proud of you. We love you very much. Mom, Dad, Liza, Grant and Dixie Blue
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Nicole Krantz
Nicole, You looked adversity in the eye and you did not blink. You chose the difficult road rather than choosing the common path. Your accomplishments are many but your character and the fine young woman that you have become, is what shines for all to see. We are extremely proud of YOU !!! Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Andrea, Pamela, Josh, Meems, Gramps and Grandma Nat
We are very proud of you! Love, Dad, Lydia, Blake, Owen, Natalia & Grace
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Reed McGinley-Stempel
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Public Policy & German
Whitney Hills
Cultural Anthropology
Graham Cleveland Miller
Matthew Darlow
Congratulations, Reed! We are so proud of your accomplishments, and of the young man you have become.
Congratulations Whitney on your graduation! We are so proud of you and love you very much!
We are so proud of you. What an amazing adventure it has been!
Congratulations!! PARTY TIME!!! 5 down, 1 to go! We are so proud of you!
With love, Mom, Dad, Ryan & Shanen
Love, Mom, Dad, Austin & Uncle Wily
Katie Weidman
Brendan Bernstein
Baby, look at you now! From that first crazy GA night to Graduation - a wild, amazing, successful ride. Congrats. We love you, Katie Cat
Psychology
Christopher Podracky
Electrical Engineering
Love you more than we can say, Mom and Dad
Neuroscience
All our love, always, Mom, Dad, Melissa and Riley
Economics
Malena Price
International Comparative Studies & Arabic
Melissa Fisch
Overnight our sincere, sensitive, kind baby has matured into a sincere, sensitive, kind man! Don’t ever change as you enter this exciting new chapter!
We are so PROUD of YOU!! Congratulations and All God’s Blessings as you begin this next phase of your life.
Melissa Claire Fisch! You’re done! We’re so proud! Always confident, always fun, always Fisch!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, and Family
Cameron Tripp
Tara Dalton
English
Love ya, Mom, Dad, David, and Sam (and Ricki!)
Ivana Lis
Chemistry
Evolutionary Anthropology & French
Neuroscience
Cultural Anthropology
We are so proud of all you have accomplished. We wish you a future where all your dreams come true.
We continue to be proud and amazed by you, Cameron. Cannot wait to see what life holds for you.
Congratulations Tara!!! You have made the most of your time at Duke. Great accomplishments and friendships. We are so proud!
Congratulations Ivana. Keep working. Keep smiling. Never give up and you’ll get whatever you want. We love you so much.
We love you, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom & Dad
XO, Mom, Dad, and Jaime
Love, Your family and dogs
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Alexandra Sansosti
Andrew Hall
Dear Andrew: We are so proud of you for many reasons. You have challenged yourself and worked hard to reach your goals. You have enjoyed meaningful and fun activities. Best of all, you have made friendships that will last a lifetime. Much Love, Mom, Dad, Katherine
Congratulations Alexandra! We are so proud of you! Best wishes for continued happiness and success as you pursue the endless possibilities in your future... especially your dream of being a surgeon! Much love, Mom, Dad, Gerard, Quinten, Ethan, and Darien
Brian Strubbe
Congratulations Brian! Brian, We are proud everyday to be your family! Keep making a difference in the world. We love you bunches! Mom, Dad and Lauren Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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James Ferguson
Environmental Science & Policy Your world is big, your future is bright, and love is all around you! Much love, Mom, Dad, Tommy, Krystal, and Caitlin
Christine Delp
Program II in Ethics & Visual Documentary Studies Congratulations, Christine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where life takes you. Love, Mom, Dad, Clayton, Mimi, Poppy
Christopher Sutton
Elizabeth janicki
Chris, I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Congratulations on your graduation! You are destined for success!
Psychology
With Love Always, Mom
Ege Ayse Yalcinbas
William Prince
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Maya Flippen
History & Public Policy
Women’s Studies
Congratulations Will!
We are more than proud of the woman you’ve become, and the mark you have left on Duke University! Love, Mom and Dad
All our love, Mom, Cart, and Nellie
Linguistics
Shikha Sachdeva
Evolutionary Anthropology
Ilana Wolpert
Congratulations Elizabeth! We’re proud of the woman you’ve become. As your Duke adventure ends, we’re so excited about your future!
Our heartbeat and Shilpa’s favorite Froo-Froo candy monster and Buster’s playmate. Congratulations, have a blessed life. Mamma and Papa will forever be by your side!
Ilana, we are so proud of you! Keep finding the humor in everything and continue making people laugh!
William Liakos
Mark Koslow
Love, Mom, Dad & Jennifer
Fikret Yalcinbas
English
We love you! Mom, Dad and Jake
Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Earth and Ocean Sciences
Computer Science
Ege, we look at you with utter admiration; our courageous, determined, passionate daughter. Your smile brightens our lives. Follow your heart. May God bless you.
Fikret, we see an ocean in you; our profound, capable, honest, wise, affectionate son. Your accomplishments amaze us. Follow your heart. May God bless you.
Congratulations on your graduation, Will!! We love you and are so proud of you! We wish you all good things to come! Pura Vida!
Congratulations Markyboy! We love you to infinity and are so proud of you. From, Mom, Dad, Dan and Rachel
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Congratulations Corinne! You’re Duke Blue Devil’s finest Angel. We’re so proud of you – today and always!! Dare to dream and follow your heart. You cannot direct the wind, but you can always adjust the sails. You have filled our hearts with pride and so much joy! On this new journey which begins today the goals you set will be the ones that you will make happen – that is what you do!
Love: Mom, Grandma, Papa, Auntie, Nicholas & Anthony XOXO
We could not love you more. Mom and Dad
Congratulations and Well Done,
Gregory Moore IV To infinity and beyond! We love you and are so very proud of you. Mom, Dad, Catherine, Augie & Roxy (And assorted historical family gerbils, gekkos, birds, fish, hedgehogs, turtles, frogs, etc.)
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Kathryn Delgado
Duke University Class Of 2015
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Psychology
Harli Grant
Neuroscience
Alice Luyun You
Samantha Phillips
You bring so much joy to our whole family just by being you; we are so proud of all you’ve accomplished!
Harli you are so AWESOME! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Alice! So proud of all your accomplishments and believe that you will keep the passion towards future success!
Congratulations, Sammy!!! We are so proud of you today and always.
Mom, Dad, Santiago, Sydney
Economics
With immense pride and love, Mom, Dad, Mac and Rory
Laura Mkumba
Anthony Henry
Congratulations, Laura! You did it. We thank GOD for HIS guidance in your studies. Jeremiah 29:11.
You are loved by so many. I admire your resilience. I love you. I am so happy to share this moment with you.
Biology
So proud and loving you, Mom, Herry and Hafia
Elizabeth Williams
Love, Dad, Mom and Family
Aleatha Terrell
With lots of love ~ Mom, Dad, Jonny, Darrell and Tammy, Jordana and Dave, and Sadie
Crystal Chukwurah
Chris Kenny
Congratulations, You’ve always reminded us every yesterday is a memory of dreams and every tomorrow is a vision of hope. DUKE- degree..... what a milestone
Congratulations on a great four year effort at Duke. Don’t be too sad the real world is not too bad!
Biomedical Engineering
Love, Mom
Neuroscience
Love, Dad, Mom, Jr., Kengelle
Liz Novaski
Love, Mom & Dad
Kevin Nikolaus
Psychology
Political Science
International Comparative Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Congratulations Elizabeth! To God be the Glory. We are very proud of you. The best is yet to come.
Your destiny is to take root among the stars. You are our best. “I am Beloved, and she is mine.”
Congratulations Liz! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished.
We are proud of the man you’ve become with your hardworking, go-getter, adventurous spirit! You’re inspiring! Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad, Vicki, Mark
Love, Mom and Dad
Love you, Mom, Dad, Joel, Lauren, Annie
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Jeme Obeime Jeme, Congratulations on your amazing four years of academics and volleyball at Duke. We thank God for you and pray He continues to bless you abundantly. Best wishes as you continue to grow.
Jason Oettinger Congratulations Jason! We are so proud of you and love you very much. You are such an amazing person and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. With all our love and support, Mom, Dad, Justin and Jacob
Love always, Mom, Dad, Ivie, Osejalu, family & friends
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L r o l y Ta
re did u s u o y kly but ic u q y b ience. r s e e p o x g e e e Tim g colleg in z a m a have an Love, Mom, Dad, and David
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Erica Zeno
Hayley Trainer
Catherine Blebea
We are so very proud of all you’ve done and of the person you’ve chosen to become. We love you always!
You’ve achieved what was once only a dream. Be proud of yourself and celebrate your success. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations Catherine! We are so proud of you and your amazing accomplishments! Wishing you continued success and happiness!
Classical Civilizations
Mom, Dad and Michael
Jonathan Igne-Bianchi
Biology
Love, Mom & Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Elena and Christina
Public Policy Studies International Comparative Studies “In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” ~ Dr. Maya Angelou Love, Mom
Public Policy Studies
Asraiel Harewood
Cultural Anthropology
Connor Higgins
Thomas Bunning
Congrats Trent, we couldn’t be more proud of your accomplishments as a student and an athlete! A successful future is ahead.
Congratulations and God bless you on your achievements! We’re so proud and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Congratulations! We are proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to your future.
You didn’t sleep much, but you sure made the most of your Duke experience. We’re proud of you! 1 Peter 5:10
Love you, Mom & Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Kezia
Trent Swart
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Love you lots! Mom, Dad, Ryan and Jack
Anna Markowitz
Marshall Ratliff Mathematics
Anthropology Biology
Computer Science
Anna, It’s been fantastic watching you grow into such an accomplished, wonderful person. Continue to enjoy the ride!
CONGRATULATIONS MARSHALL RATLIFF T’15 - a third-generation Blue Devil making us all so proud!
Amazing journey! Continue writing what you feel, “Because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” We believe Philippians 1:6!
We are so proud of you! Keep following your dreams. Congratulations!
Economics
Lots of love, Mom & Dad
Love, Mom T’75, Emily, and all the Ratliffs and Rubinsteins
Da’rell Andrews
Love, Mom and Dad
Michael Marion
Luv, Fam
Love, Mom, Dad, and JD and the entire family
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Janet Zhang Congratulations Janet! It is a blessing to watch you grow into a wonderful young woman. We are very proud of you. Love from Mom, Dad, Catherine and William
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Harish Chatrathi Dear Harish, We are so infinitely proud of you and your achievements. You are kind, gentle and honest and you have a bright and limitless future. We are truly blessed to have a son like you. Remain confident and believe in yourself. love, Amma Nanna
Congratulations Rebecca Spicehandler and Class of 2015 Follow your dreams. Believe in yourself. You make us proud. We will always be there for you.
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AMANDA Oñate-Trules
Tyler Toren
You astound us with your passion for learning and your joyful spirit. Be adventurous, and allow your strengths to flourish.
International Comparative Studies
Te queremos, Mom, Dad, Marcela
Zac Elder
Public Policy & History We are very proud of you, Zac, and the caring young man you are and have always been. Love, Mom, Dad, and Ben
Scott Boisvert
Biology & Global Health Congratulations! We’re so proud of all you’ve done, and of the person you are. Great things are sure to follow! Love, Mom, Dad, Wes. Katelyn
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Biology
Zanele Munyikwa
Computer Science
Timothy Odzer
Tyler we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished attending the best school in the country “DUKE”!
Makorokoto! Amhlophe! We are so proud of you. May God guide and bless you as you follow your dreams. Best wishes.
We are so proud of you and the wonderful man you are... Congratulations! Keep the faith!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Austin
Erica Gendell
International Comparative Studies Congratulations Eria! It has been an honor and pleasure to watch you grow up and evolve into such an amazing young woman. Your fearlessness, creativity and kindness will give you the power to make a change in the world. Reach for the stars!
Love, Mom, Dad, Michelle
Jaclyn Marie Grace Dobies
Program II: Human Bio & Neural Development Congratulations Anusha! Hope you’ll always find yourself as happy and as full of crazy dreams as you are today! Love, Mom, Dad, Dhruv, and Romo
Love, Mom, Dad, Molly and Jack
Nicole Savage
International Studies & French
Public Policy & Global Health
I am proud of you and all that you have accomplished! You have made your own path wonderfully! Congratulations!
Our baby, Nicole! Congratulations! We are so proud. Wishing you a life filled with friendship, joy, and love.
Love, Mom
Hugs and Kisses, Mom, Dad, and Taylor
With love and great pride, Mom, Dad & Alex
Anusha Singh
History
Caley Burrus
Vishwaesh Rajiv
Neuroscience
Chemistry
Caley, Congratulations on all that you have learned and accomplished over the last four years at Duke!
Vishy, we are so proud of you. You are an amazing combination of intelligence and dedication. Follow your dreams.
We love you, Mom and Dad
Love, Dad, Mom, Subashni, Patti, Thatha
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Keshov Sharma Kudos Beta! We are so proud to celebrate your highly distinct achievements at Duke, amazing personal growth, determination, compassion, and diverse interests. Wish you a happy and successful future. Love always from Ma, Dad, Nanaji and family and friends from both sides of the globe.
Tyler Pease
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Congratulations, Ty!!! You are now a Duke grad forever. We are so proud of all your Duke accomplishments. Love from Mom, Dad, Ali, Rosie, and all of the family
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David Chui
Emily Hatton
Maggie Hammerle
Carina Sarda
We appreciate the joy you have brought our lives over the past 20 years. We’re very proud of you. Your graduation is a tremendous accomplishment!
We are so proud of you and love you so very much!! Congratulations!
Maggie, CONGRATULATIONS! We are very proud of your accomplishments at Duke! You are an amazing, Christian young lady!
Hey, follow me!! From the start, you have played a lead role in our lives...You’re the best. Congratulations!
Economics
Psychology
Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Conor , and your entire family!!!
English
Love you! Mama and Papa
All our Love, Mom and Dad
Computer Science
Brittney Balser
Political Science
Francis “frank” Luby Public Policy
Mechanical Engineering
Then, your life story was mostly unwritten. Since, it has had one constant: you have made us very proud. Congratulations!
It’s a beautiful thing, watching the daughter we’ve always loved growing up and getting one step closer to her dreams.
May your future always be as joyous as Mud Day! Congratulations, dear Frank. What a great run!
Congratulations, Sean! We are extremely proud of you and love you very much.
Connor Gordon
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Cayley, Grandmas
Sean Simpson
With deep love and pride, Mom and Dad
Stephen Hafferkamp
Charlie Cerami-Nucci Public Policy
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Stephen JamesCongratulations! You made it! You are a wonderful son who brings us great joy and makes us proud.
Congratulations Charlie! We are so proud of you. Continue to follow your dreams.
“To change the world start with one step...the first step is the hardest of all. Once you get your gate, you’ll be walking tall.”
No one could ask for a more hard working and loving son. You have made us all really proud. Congratulations on this great graduation achievement!
Neuroscience
Love, Mom, Dad, & family
Love, Mom & Dad
Wes Koorbusch
Love, Mom and Dad
Love you!
Andre Aganbi
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Nick Becker
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Oenone Scott Darling Nonny, Congratulations on your graduation. You have done brilliantly and we are all very proud of you. You have had an extraordinary academic and cultural experience at Duke – now you can come home and take up knitting! Love, Mum, Dad, Ed, Charlie, Cressie xxxxx
Mahkayla McKenzie
Congratulations Mahkayla and the Class of 2015!
The earth shook the day that your class moved in and no doubt you all will continue to shake our world! We love and are so proud of the amazing child you were and now the wonderful and brilliant woman you are! Love and adore you, Daddy, Mama, Jasmin, Kahlil and Jalen
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Mechanical Engineering
Lalita Maraj
Computer Science
Lauren Kerivan
Jill Chatzinoff
You are an amazing daughter, sister, friend, and student. We love you and wish you a fabulous future.
I am extremely proud of all my daughter’s academic and career achievements over the years and wish her nothing but success in her future endeavors.
Outstanding 4 years, looking forward to the future. You’re a special young woman with a magnetic personality, never change. Congratulations Sunshine!
Jill, Congratulations - YOU DID IT! We are all so proud of you.
Rachel Albright
Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, Tom & Chunker
Christopher Hull
Biology
Love, Mom, Dad, Courtney
English
All our love, Mom, Dad, Greg ‘11, Matt, and Maddie
Public Policy
Ritika Jain
Economics
Norah Karlovich Biology & Spanish
Public Policy Studies
Keep those shades on Chris Hull, your future is bright! We are always so proud of you!
Congratulations Ritika! We’re so proud of you. Keep smiling and use your knowledge to make this world an even better place.
Wishing you magical moments as you embark upon your future beholding many great, big, beautiful tomorrows.
Congratulations David! May you continue your life’s journey with the joy and wisdom that you have always demonstrated.
Love, Mom & Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, and Eisha
Margaret Perry
Alexandra Cox
The joy, love and pride that we have experienced with you in our lives are immeasurable. Keep following your dreams and passions!
Public Policy
Love and Congratulations, Mom, Dad, and Colleen
David Yassky
Love from all of us. Go David! Go Duke!
Political Science
Jenny Ward
Political Science
Jackie Pfeiffer
Congratulations Ali! What a wonderful four years. We are so happy for you and proud of you!
You do it all with your bright smile, quick wit, and warmth, and make it look so easy! Congratulations to you and all your friends!
Congratulations Jackie on your amazing Duke career! We are proud of you and all that you have accomplished!
Love, Mom, Sam and the whole family
Biology
Love, Mom, Dad, Kristin, Len and Lauren
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Congratulations Camille Peeples Public Policy and English – History Minor
Summa Cum Laude – Phi Beta Kappa - Duke in DC 2014 – Duke in Oxford 2012 Cameron Crazie! We are so proud of all your accomplishments! Love, Mom and Dad
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Miranda Gorman Congratulations Miranda! We are incredibly proud of you and all your accomplishments. We love you very much, Mom, Dad and Daphne
Congratulations Kelly Suchman!
Vijay Menon Congratulations Vijay!
etre tout ce que vous pouvez etre, Kelly. All our love - always! Mom, Dad, Danielle and Tucker
We are so proud of the successful and confident young man you have become. We know you will achieve anything you set your mind to, and cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in future.
Love, Mom, Dad & Anju
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Tess Harper
Duke University Class Of 2015
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Environmental Science and Policy
Mia Hopper
Political Science
Sydney Barfield Psychology
International Comparative Studies
Congratulations Tess! Sharing your life has been one pleasure after another. We are proud of all your accomplishments.
Mia, we could not be more proud nor love you more! Congratulations!
You’re a dynamo! We’re so proud of you! Keep using your heart, gifts and energies to bless others. Colossians 1:9-12
We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments both as a student and an athlete. The best is yet to come!
We love you, Dad, Mom & Emma
We love you to the moon and back, Dnah, Padge, Bryan and Madeline
Callie Francis
Love, Mom, Paris & Nana
Love you!!!
Spencer Dahl
Kayla Bakhshian
Lindsey Kirschenbaum
Rebecca Kim
CONGRATULATIONS! We’re so proud of YOU! Continue where there is no path and leave a trail.
Congratulations Kayla Joon. We are tremendously proud of you. Thank you for continually exceeding our hopes, dreams and expectations.
We are so proud of you! Congratulations! We love you!
Rebecca, we’re proud of you & everything you’ve accomplished. Can’t wait to see what your next adventure is.
Love, Mom, Dad, Charlotte, Addie & Harrison
Love, Mom, Dad, Jonathan and Jacob
With love, Mommy, Daddy, Jared and Zachary
Love, Mom, Dad, Sugee, Toby & Max
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Paige Muggeridge
Civil Engineering
Charlotte Lawrence
Economics with Finance
Mechanical Engineering
Paige, congratulations on your graduation. Wishing you every success and all the very best for your future.
Thank you for bringing joy and happiness to our family. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and of the fine person you have become.
Love, Mum & Dad, Chloe, Brooke & Courtney
Civil Engineering
Marcus Aprahamian
Christine Costello
Cultural Anthropology Congratulations Marcus! We are all counting on you. You’re the best we’ve got! Love, Your Biological/Legal Families
With knowledge and compassion, you continue to make a difference. Our pride in you is only exceeded by our love for you! Mommy and Daddy
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Jordan Dyslin We’re so proud of you Jordan!
Ray Li
You’ve accomplished so much already, and we’re excited to find out what is waiting for you around the next bend. Don’t listen to Pete; always seek the treasure. Love, Mom, Dad and Nick
Ray, you are a ray of sunshine in our lives. We are very proud of you and all of your achievements! Dream big, work hard, be healthy, and enjoy every moment!
Love, Mom, Dad and Michelle
Biaunca Morris
Way to go! Congrats Chronicle Business and Creative Teams on your Graduation
Biaunca we are so proud of the young lady you have become. You set your goals and you have worked hard in achieving them. Continue to achieve your goals in life and remember with God all things are possible. Love, Mom and the Carter family
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Kate Bulger
Zoe Bulger Psychology
Classical Languages
Mechanical Engineering
Kate, we will love you bundles no matter what and always. Congratulations, breathe deeply and live in the moment.
Zoe, we will love you no matter what you do, or don’t do! Congratulations and keep on skating!
Erin, Optime. You’ve journeyed East through West. May the rest of your life’s experiences be as beloved and rewarding.
We are so proud of you and for you. Continue to dream big and reach for the stars to change the world.
Love, Mom, Dad and Chris Always...
Love, Mom/Family
Economics
Willa Townsend
Erin McInerney
Immanuel Kerr-Brown
Economics & Neuroscience
Jamie Bell
Theatre Studies
Stephen Cameron Economics
Spanish & French
We are so proud of all your achievements. Today is no exception! Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land in the stars.
Darling Jamie, You took your roots and wings and have flown. The world awaits - keep flying and making us proud.
Congratulations Stephen! You have taken advantage of all that Duke has to offer with unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. Embrace your future, remember your past.
Alexis, your entire family is so proud of your achievements and are excited for your future. We love you dearly!
Love, Mom, Dad, and John
Love, Mama with towel
Alexis Pearce
Love, Mom, Dad, Leslie, Paul, Grandparents
Natalie Geisler
Cherranda Smith
Ella Banka
Hilary Bowman
Dear Natalie, you were an amazing child and have grown into an incredible adult! We are so proud of you.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love from all in the family.
Ella, your entire family is so proud of you! Go out and make your dreams happen!
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Continue to follow your heart and your dreams will come true!
Public Policy
Love, Mom, Dad, & Grant
Psychology
English
Neuroscience
Love, Mom, Dad, Scott & Hannah
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Rodolfo Baquerizo Felicidades Rod! Keep rocking it.
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Suny Gill We are so proud of you.
Congratulations on your graduation. Love, Mom, Dad, and Navu
We are very very proud of you. Te amamos!
Evelyn McWilliams
Gabby Salva CONGRATULATIONS GABBY!
We are very proud of you and your incredible accomplishments at Duke. Continue to follow your dreams as you enter the next chapter of your life while living in NYC. Love, Mom and Dad
Ainsley - We are so proud of you for staying the course and being true to your beliefs. We cannot wait for the next chapter of your life with your remarkable talents. You go Woman - the world is yours! Love, Mom and Dad
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Samuel Butensky
Lisa Chinyere Wanda
Biomedical Engineering
Biology, Global Health & Chemistry
We are so happy that Duke has been everything you wanted and more, and we are so proud of you!
From refugee status to Duke indicates with God’s help & perseverance all things are possible. Keep Shining.
Will Bryant
Cayley Larimer
William Broughton
Psychology
Economics
No more toast in the CD player. You have grown up and graduated! We are very proud of you.
Love, ALL
Love, Mom, Dad and Julie
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Love, Mom & Dad
Seems like only yesterday you were bursting with the anticipation of what lie ahead at Duke! Congratulations Will! We are so proud! Love, Mom, Dad and Alana
Political Science
Seliat Dairo
International Studies
Ali Preston
Erik Cooney
Congratulations Will, we love you. “Go out and do for others what somebody did for you.” - Randy Pausch at his “Last Lecture”
Congratulations my sweet Seli, you made us proud. You will always be my baby girl.
Incredible past; how fast it went. Exciting future; can’t come fast enough. Meanwhile, enjoy graduation!
Congratulations Erik! We are so proud of you and love you so much.
With love, Mom, Dad, and the boys
Love, Mom, Dad, Grant, Natalie, Bells, and the family dog
Love, Mom, Dad & Alison and Boogie & Oakley too
Jordyn Silverstein
Psychology
Public Policy
Biology
Ari Adler
Computer Science
Jennifer Moreno
Julia Levy
We are so proud of all you have accomplished. Your determination and your positive outlook will certainly get you far!
Congratulations, our dear son! As J.D. Salinger would say: “You’re a real prince. You’re a gentleman and a scholar, kid.”
Jen, you have achieved something that we have dreamed about since you were born. We are so proud of you and love you so much!
Dear Julia - We are SO proud of you - and all that you have accomplished in your four years at Duke!
We love you, Mom & Dad
We love you! Mom & Dad
Public Policy
We love you - xoxo Mommy, Daddy and Emily
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Sam Hofacker
Alexis Roper
Congratulations, Sam. God has truly blessed us. Continue to share your talents with the world!
Biology
Economics
Elisa Oliver
Public Policy
Kelsey Warner
Congratulations Alexis, We are proud of all you have accomplished. God has a wonderful plan for your life, continue to follow Him.
Congratulations, Elisa! We are so proud of you today and always. You are wonderful!
Dearest Kelsey, We are so proud of the incredible person that you are and of all your accomplishments!
Love you big, Mom, Dad, Max, Lou, Eli
Love, Your Family
Justin Erickson
Rebecca Milian
Congratulations Justin!! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished at Duke and look forward to your next chapter!
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering From an All American Girl to an amazing innovator, creator and inspiration to allWe love you to the moon and back. Love, Mom, Dad, Max, and Emma
History
With our love, Dad and Mom, Christina, Andrew, Catherine, and Isabel
All of our love, Mom and Dad
Neuroscience
Lucie Yang
Economics
Maryann Verghese
It has been a thrill watching you develop from a child with boundless energy to an enthusiastic and passionate adult. Continue to folow your dreams.
Congratulations, Lucie. What you have accomplished at Duke is amazing. We are very proud of you.
Wow, time has wings and Duke has been awesome for you! Looking forward to where God leads you next! Love you!
Love you very much, Mom, Dad, Jack, Winnie
Love, The Parental Unit
Love, Mom, Dad, Brad and Brennan
Lauren Silverstein
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Anastasia Lambrou
Global Health, International Law and Infectious Disease Congratulations Anastasia! We are very proud of you and wish you every success in all of your future endeavors.
Love, Mama and Baba
Psychology
Jonathan Jones Sociology
Poota, I am so proud of all that you have accomplished. Keep reaching for the stars, the sky’s the limit. Love always, Mom
Lauren Hansson Political Science
Congratulations to the passionate, determined, dedicated young woman who soared on the track and in the classroom. May your big heart, positive energy and sunny nature continue to warm all lucky enough to know you. Love, Mummy, Daddy, Jocelyn & Finn
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Rebecca Cray
Michael Baker
Connor Kozin
Miranda Goodwin-Raab
Congratulations Rebecca! We are so proud of you every single day! Can’t wait to see where life will take you.
Congratulations Michael! Thanks so much for being a great role model, and paving the way through HKIS, SAS, and now Duke.
Congratulations Connor! We are so proud of you.
Miranda, you are our sunshine. You always did it your way. We are so proud, now the world awaits!
Environmental Anthropology & Global Health
Love, Mom, Dad, and Ryan
Lauren Rose Henschel Visual Media Studies
At birth, you made our hearts beat faster, with more love, and great pride! Congratulations on another milestone in your life, your incredible achievements, and the canvas that lay ahead of you to create for your future. Continue to follow your passion and your heart! We Love You, Jamie, Tori, Ali, Dad, Abigail, Julia, ZZ, Dawn, and Mom
Mathematics
Love, Stuart, Duke 2019
Gift Nyikayaramba CONGRATULATIONS! ‘MAKOROKOTO’! YOU ARE A STAR. GOD BLESS YOU. CHOICE, KUDZANAI, KUDZANAI JR & FAITH
Ray Alan Lee
Leena El-Sadek
Dear Ray, Congratulations! We are so proud of you!
Leenabeena, we’re lucky you’re our daughter/sis. Always, you’ve made us proud. Wish you the same groundedness, lightheartedness and excellence you’ve always lived.
Love, Dad, Mom, Athena and Grace
We love you habibtna, Daddy, Mommy, Lamees, Ahmed
Economics
Love, Mom, Dad, Jen, and Heather
Political Science
Love, Mom & Dad, Scott, Jen, and Baby Ian
Peter Yom
Marina Rinzler
Dear Peter, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments at Duke! God has great plans for you and will light your path. Our hope is that you strive for excellence in whatever you do. We will be praying for you as always.
Your joyful being is captured in this photo – dancing with complete abandon, vigorous, magical spirit of life incarnate. Keep dancing beloved daughter!
Psychology
Proud family
Love, Mom and Dad
Matthew Mallick CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW! We are very proud of your achievements at Duke. We wish you health, happiness and success!
Love, Mom, Dad, Ann T’13, David, Thomas
Alex Schnapp
Middle Eastern Studies & Arabic Congratulations Alex! So proud of you, your accomplishments and the amazing man you have become. We Love you! Mom, Dad, Jacob & Chelsea
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