2011 Commencement Edition
Congratulations Fall 2011 Graduates!
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Grand Valley Lanthorn THURSDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2011
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THE STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPERS AT GRAND VALLEY
Congratulations to the fall class of 2011! Commencement Ceremony Van Andel Arena December 10, 2011 10a.m.
The Lanthorn congratulates the entire fall class of 2011. This congratulate your graduate section was a limited time opportunity. We appologize for any families that were unable to include their graduate due to the time frame. Thank you and congratulations graduates!
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Grand Valley Lanthorn THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
Aaron Baltazar Beltran Aaron, Congratulations to Aaron! YOU DID IT! We are so proud of your hard work and determination has led you to this very special day. Aaron, your journey continues...only wishing you the very best, forever and always. Love you to the moon & back, Mom & Dad
Amber Lynn Griffin Amber, Best of Everything for You! omedetoo! Gozaimasu kokoro kara anata o aishite imasu You Earned It. katazukemasu is still waiting. We are so Proud of YOU!
Alisyn Marie Wilcox Alisyn, Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. We are extremely proud of your many accomplishments. Congratulations!!!
Alexander Joseph Ahee
Love, Mom & Dad
Alessandro Marino Sgamati Alessandro,
Alex, Your leadership and work ethic have helped you achieve great success thus far and for that we are proud of everything you have accomplished. You are a great person with a big heart and you’re a true inspiration to our entire family. As your journey in life continues we will all still be in the bleachers cheering you on! We Love You!
We are so proud of you and the person you have become. Keep pursuing your goals! Love, Dad, Mom and Stefania
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Angela Jarjis Angela, When you do your best and you really try, the results are excellent and you are living proof of that. Congratulations! Love You. Dad, Mom, Joseph, Teresa, Martin, Ashtar
Christopher Kliewer Christopher, Your family is so very proud of your accomplishments in your GVSU coursework as well as on the volleyball court! Much love and happiness! Love, Your family
Betsy Jean Sielaff Betsy, Your college graduation fills us with love and pride. We always knew that you could do whatever you really tried. We love you, Mom & Dad
Brady Harrison Pierce Brady, Remembering your first steps and your journey so far, keep making your mark on the world. We’re so proud of you and all that you have achieved!
Dale O’ Leary Dale, We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation and acceptance into the Physical Therapy Doctorate Program! Love Mom, Dad and Nick, Grandma and Grandpa
Daniel Robert Zanetti We are always so proud of you! We always knew you would make it. Love ya and peace out, Dad, Mom & Adam
Love Mom and Dad
Elise Marie Blackney Elise, You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way! Dr. Suess Love, Mom, Dad, Melanie, Julianne
Geoffrey M. Murry Geoffrey, You held on and persevered! Give God the Glory! Cultivate your curiosities. Develop your dreams! Enjoy every extraordinary experience! Pursue your Passion! Pay it forward! Much love, “Families United”
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Grand Valley Lanthorn THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
Jovaun G. Royal
Heather Knouse Heather,
Jovaun,
Keep rising to the top! We are so proud of you and the woman you have become. Keep pursuing your dreams and goals.
Congratulations! Seek, discover, and embrace the richness of life. Never forget the value of persistence, discipline, and determination. GOD BLESS YOU with happiness in everything you do!
Love, Your Family
Holly Nichole Yee Holly, We are so proud of you. Never stop dreaming. Your future lies before you. “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”. Love, Mom & Dave
Jessica Marie Kent
LOVE YOU, your family
Kaitlyn Beth VanStrien Kaitlyn, You were cute in this picture, and proud you learned to ride this bicycle without training wheels. Today, you are beautiful and proud of even a greater accomplishment. You still have the same drive, determination, and commitment to everything you set your mind to, and we are still very proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad & Grandma
Karen Stephanie Hain Karen,
We are so proud of all that you have accomplished in every area of your life. No matter what has come your way, you always carry yourself with grace and style. It is difficult to describe how much we love you or the amount of joy continually bring to our lives.
Congratulations. We know you worked hard. Good luck in the future. The world is better with you in it.
Thank you Jesus for such a remarkable woman and such a wonderful daughter.
We love you, Dad, Mom, and Matt
We love you, Dad and Missy
Laura Ambers Congratulations on your graduation! We are very proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Brian & Scott
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Lauren Ashleigh Purdy Lauren, Look how you have changed... You have become such a beautiful young lady. May you keep your dreams in sight...and never stop pursuing them...We Love You Very Much!!! Love Always, Mom & Dad
Lisa M. Barber
Maya Alexandra Soter Congratulations! We are all so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Your Mom and Grampa will be smiling down at you. Love, Nana
Megan Elizabeth Hainer
Lisa,
Megan,
Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one doe, and achieves. I am so proud of you Lisa for your perseverance, strength and determination.
From Wee World to the “Real” World with deeetermination! We’re proud, happy, and excited to watch your next chapter unfold.
Love, Mom
Emanuel Johnson Bossman, It has been a pleasure working with you for the past two semesters. Thank you for being the faithful Editor-in-Chief of the Lanthorn, for taking heat, and for being a fearless leader. We wish you success in whatever the next chapter of your life will bring you. We will never forget you, or the legacy you left at the Lanthorn. Yours truly, L.B. Kendall, Kayla, Val and Sam
Love to googolplex and beyond, Mamma & Papa John
Melinda Elaine Miller Melinda Elaine Miller, It seems like just yesterday we were taking you for your first day of preschool. Now you’re a college graduate! We are enormously proud of you and the woman you have become. May you live life to its fullest and find great happiness in everything you do. All our love, Mom & Dad Kyle & Aunt Julie Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~ Confucius
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Grand Valley Lanthorn THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
Melissa Rae Plets
Sara Baker
Melissa,
Sara,
You’ve always had drive! May the road you choose fulfill your hopes and dreams. We’re so proud of you and the beautiful woman you have become.
Stand tall, you did it with honors! You are ready to face new challenges. Maintain your momentum and passion for adventure. Your family is so proud of you.
Your biggest fans, Mom & Dad
Michael Edwin Martin
Stephanie Zary
Michael,
Stephanie,
I am so proud on how far you have come in your accomplishments since the first day I met you freshman year. You have already started to pursue your dreams, and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in the future. I know you have a lot to give and will do great things throughout your life.
Congratulations Stephanie! We love you and are proud of your accomplishments. Remember to teach them well and lead the way! Love, Mom, Dad & Courtney
Love always, Randi
Paul Andrew Leblanc We remember your first day of school at Brewster. Now you are a college graduate! We are so proud of you! Love, Mama and Papa
Samantha Dianne Daily
Brianna Marie Blust BB Gun, Holy smokes we made it to this day! I am so glad you decided to move out here to go to school, and am so happy we got to experience the past two years of our lives together. You have all the beauty, brains, and balls to do great things in this life, and I have no doubt that you will. I am so proud of all the things you do, and the work that you put into pursuing your goals. Also, thanks for lending so much of your time to the Lanthorn for Question of The Issue. Here’s to another lifetime of great times! Congratulations my friend, The Case of the K.C.G.
Samantha, Congratulations Sam on this incredible accomplishment! You have grown into a beautiful woman, and we are very proud of you. We wish you all the best!
“I hope your dreams take you... to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.”
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Good Luck Grads!
The Grand Valley Lanthorn Congratulates all fall 2011 Graduates!