May 8, 2015 My Baby's Graduating

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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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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Duke University Class Of 2015

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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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

Duke University Class Of 2015

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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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