Grand Valley Lanthorn Fall 2022 Graduation Issue

A7 | GRADUATION

DECEMBER 5, 2022 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

DECEMBER 5, 2022 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

A8 | GRADUATION

Abigail Paige Morden We are so proud of your determination and hard work towards earning your bachelors in human resources and marketing.

Love, Your Family

Abby Johnson AbbyWe are so proud of you for working so hard to accomplish your goals! Looking forward to seeing what your future holds!

Congratulations!

Love Mom, Clint, Colin, Trevor & Shane

Aranza Agoytia Congratulations on your graduation Aranza, we are so proud of you for your accomplishments and achievements and most of all, for the person you’ve become. Wishing you success and happiness always.

LU

Caroline Emery Caroline ~ We are so proud of you! Wishing you adventure, happiness & success in the next chapter of your journey!

All our love, Momma & Marky Mark Anna & Lainey

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A9 | GRADUATION

GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

Cody Sumerix Congratulations, Cody! We are so proud of all of your success.

Love, Mom & Dad, Ashley, Kyle, Levi, Myles, Brooke, Justin, Paige & Chris.

Esabella Powers Esabella, We’re so, so proud of you, graduate! Absolutely our #1 daughter! We celebrate your individualism. Make your mark on the world.

Love, Mom and Dad

Ethan Morgan Congratulations, Ethan. We are so proud of you. We know this is just the first of many great accomplishments to come!

Love always, Mom, Dad, Sargum, Taylor and Shelton

DECEMBER 5, 2022 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

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Isayana Gallegos Congratulations Isayana!

We are incredibly proud of you. Your perseverance in the face of adversity is admirable. You will make a difference in the lives of children.

We love you!

Joshua Alburtus CONGRATULATIONS JOSHUA ALBURTUS! Fight for the things that you care about, and you will win, in your fierce, kind, & honest way.

Love - Mom, Dad, Jessica, Jacob

Karley Lambert Congratulations Karley, Remember always we love you and these words as you continue your journey. Before you, all your dreams.

Within you, all you need.

Love Dad and Mom

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A11 | GRADUATION

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Katarina Post Katarina, Congratulations on your graduation!

We couldn’t be more proud of you! You will always have our unconditional love and support.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nik and Zoe

Kellie Hope Congratulations Kellie, It’s been exciting to see the hard work, dedication and passion that you have shown. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!

Love, Mom & Dad

Kayla Oliver Kayla, I’m extraordinarily proud of you.You accepted the challenge, persevered, and won. This accomplishment is the beginning of what God has for you. Continue to never give up. I’m proud to be your mom.

Love You

DECEMBER 5, 2022 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

A12 | GRADUATION

Kirsten Kneller Kirsten, As you enjoy the benefits of your hard work, I wish you great success in everything you set out to do. Today and always, congratulations and happy graduation.

Love, Mom & Dad

Mackenzie Yowtz We love you and could not be more proud!

Don’t try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you.” - Beyoncé

Madison Barton Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

Congratulations on your graduation!

With love and pride today and always, Mom and Dad

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A13 | GRADUATION

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Meryl Luoma-Mannisto Meryl - we are so proud of all that you have accomplished at GVSU! Look out world - here you come.

Love you, Gracie, Dad, Mom, Charlie, Yahoo & Family.

Nicholas Hart Congratulations on graduating , we are so proud of you .

We can’t wait for you to begin your next chapter.

Love Mom , Grandma Kerry, and Bruno .

Rachael Marie Anderson Congratulations Rachael on this special day.

We are so proud of the hard working, passionate woman you have become. We know your journey will be amazing.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nicholas, Sevrin

DECEMBER 5, 2022 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS

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Rachel Dandurand RachelYou’re destined to do great things in the future, but as you make your way in the world, never lose sight of the things that matter most!

Congratulations!

-Mom & Tom

Shanique Alicia Blyden To our daughter / granddaughter, We are very proud of your accomplishments you have made.

Congratulations, you have made it by the help of God. Love, Grandma Gloria Trotman & Mom Eunice LaGrone

Joshua Alburtus Josh Alburtus started off as a news reporter for the Lanthorn in August of 2021. His dedication to truth and ethics immediately strengthened the organization, providing straightforward coverage of local, state and university politics, holding elected officials accountable and always advocating for impartiality. He would go on to become the News Editor in August of 2022.

Naturally, Josh managed his team with excellence, often contributing longer, well-researched pieces while always keeping the success of his staff at the forefront. In the chaotic lead-up to the midterm elections, his passion for highquality journalism was on full display. His election coverage was consistently ahead of mainstream publications, and he landed an interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, too. In the office, his bright attitude and laughter were contagious, proving that in addition to being a great reporter, he was a great person, a valued friend and an incredible asset to any team you could put him on. Josh’s contributions to the Lanthorn cannot be overstated.