DUKE UNIVERSITY Class of 2019
My Baby’s Graduating!
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THANK YOU, CLASS OF 2019! 959 members of the Class of 2019 have participated in the Senior Giving Challenge! That’s 57% of the class – the greatest senior giving participation since the Class of 2009, which holds the record of 69%! The Senior Giving Challenge committee and the Duke Annual Fund extend their gratitude to the 959 donors who have honored their favorite parts of Duke in this special way. Your philanthropy serves as a vote of confidence in your soon-to-be alma mater, directly impacting Duke’s rankings. Thank you for celebrating senior year with us at:
Senior Midnight Breakfast • Senior Leadership Dinner • 5 Senior Chapel Climbs Senior Week, including 100 Days Ball • Celebrating Mentors Reception • East Campus Tunnel Tours
With thousands of funds to choose from, these were the most popular with our class: Trinity Annual Fund Trinity Annual Fund for Trinity Annual Fund financial aid
Trinity Annual Pratt Annual FundFund for financial aid Fund Sanford Annual Gardens AnnualFund Fund Pratt Annual Libraries Annual Sanford AnnualFund Fund Pratt Annual Fund for
Gardens Annual Fund financial aid Nasher Annual FundFund Libraries Annual Nicholas Annual Fund Pratt Annual Fund for Wellness financial aid DukeEngage Nasher Annual Fund
Nicholas Annual Fund If you haven’t given yet, and would like to help us take the 69% record, you have until June 30, Wellness 2019! Donate any amount to any area at giving.duke.edu/get-involved/seniors.
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Happy graduation, and thank you for giving back in support of future generations of Dukies! Yours truly, the 2019 Senior Giving Challenge Committee Kelly Albert Alyssa Arwood Anya Bali Sarah Beckmen Steve Boland Analese Bridges Nathaniel Brooke Michael Brunetti Brian Buhr Angela Caldwell
Haley Carmichael Peter Ciporin Francesca Davie Lizzie Fitzpatrick Akeim George Alli Grote Spencer Hutchinson Cloe Hymowitz Walker Jester Kushal Kadakia
Coleman Kraemer Fran L’Esperance Matthew Levenson Shweta Lodha Katharyn Loweth John Madden Bill McCarthy Kevin Mellin Olivia Mussafer Cheeny Nwosu
Charlie Pearlman Gregory Pera Jackson Prince Shivani Purohit Leila Rashtchi Virginia Reid Faith Rodriguez Rachel Settle Marina Smalling Willa Stevenson
Lola Telo Kayla Thompson Carina Tracy Tegan Treacy Keegan Trofatter Sloan Ungerman Mackenzie Willborn Ross Winston CJ York
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Griffin Carter
Levi Rhoades
Mechanical Engineering & German
Economics & Philosophy
Public Policy
Environmental Sciences
You’ve gone a long way already, but this is just the start. Congratulations - keep dancing in the rain.
At 12 it began with a dream. Your hard work and determination made it a reality. You should be proud of your achievements as we are proud of you.
The world is your oyster, young Griff.
Proud to see you develop into an adult who now looks at the world with much broader perspective.
With lots of love from, Mum, Dad, Matt, Steven, Tilly, Mitsy, and wider family & friends xxxxxxxxxx
We love you now and always, Mum, Dad, Oliver, and the rest of your family
Love, Mom, Dad, Hayley, and Brady
Matt Zychowski
William Deseran Public Policy
Public Policy
Political Science
Congrats Matt, we love you!!!!
From our “Blue Boy” to our “Blue Devil,” we have enjoyed your journey. Congratulations, Will.
Congrats on graduating James! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next.
Cheers to the Class of 2019! Congratulations Matt, we are so proud of you.
Mechanical Engineering
Love, Dad, Mom, Stef, Brian, Steve, Kev, Michellie, Babci, and Nanny
We love you. Mom and Dad
Paul Dickinson
Ian Jaffe
Congratulations Paul! We are so proud of you.
Psychology
Love, Mom and Dad
James Wolf
We love you. —Mom, Dad, and Luke
Matthew Gendell
Love, Mom, Dad, Molly, and Chris
Biology
Hank Tucker
Mathematics
Christy Kuesel
Who knew then that you’d spend four years chronicling basketball under the net? Apparently you did! Congratulations, Ian. We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished!
Congratulations, Hank! A Duke man—always has been, always will be.
Congratulations Christy! We are so proud of you!
We love you! Mom, Dad, AJ, and Matt
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We love you! Mom, Dad, Jess, and Hope
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Eva Catillon Congratulations Eva! We are so proud of you! Smart, independent, determined, hard-working are the foundations for your success. Fly high, dream big, follow your heart and intuition. The best is to come, Eva, and we are behind you always.
Frances Beroset Frances knows who she is, but also wants to know who you are. She is smart and savvy, but also kind and generous. She is thoughtful and studious, but also funny and adventurous. She is our daughter, and has made us tremendously proud.
Congratulations Frances!
Love you forever. Maman & Papa
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Congratulations dear Gerry, you earned your college diploma. Your talent and hard work will bring you to a bright future. Grandma, Mom, Dad, Fonda, & Hanna
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Dylan Posner
Charlie Pearlman
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Visual and Media Studies
Political Science
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Congratulations Jake! Your accomplishments and tenacity fill us with pride. As always, we are the greatest fans of your life.
Congratulations Brooke! We love you!
Congratulations Dylan! You have the whole world in your hands. We are so proud of all you have accomplished.
Congratulations, Charlie, and the entire Duke class of 2019.
Love, Mom, Dad, and whole crew
Love, Mom, Dad, and Maddie
Will Graham
Gabrielle Paul Psychology
Neuroscience & Medical Sociology
Economics & Computer Science
Way to go Will, we love you!
Gabrielle, let the caps fly and the celebrations begin! You did it! We are so proud of you and love you so much!
We are so very proud of you, Tori! Keep reaching for the stars. Jeremiah 29:11
Sarah, So proud of you and all you’ve accomplished! It’s been an amazing journey with more adventures ahead.
Environmental Science
Victoria Coaxum
We love you— Mom, Dad, Michael, and Ellie
We love you, Dad, Mom, Chris, Lauren, and Jonathan
Mumbi Kanyogo
Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies & Public Policy Mumbi, So proud of you. Congratulations for always getting A+ for Effort. May you always travel a blessed Path. Love Dad, Mum, Murimi, Wanjuki, and Theuri
Sarah Frauen
Love you! Mom, Dad, Courtney, and William
Joshua Kopen
Danielle Mayorga-Young
Katie Nelson
Congratulations Josh! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations Danielle! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished! May God be with you always!
Katie, Congrats on all that you have accomplished! We’re very proud of you.
Computer Science
Love, Mom and Ben
Neuroscience & French
Love Mom, Joey, Nate, and Terra
History
Love, Dad, Mom, and Teddy
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James Stevens
Ivana Premasinghe
Ethan Heerwagen
Mechanical Engineering
Biology & Spanish
Alexandra Davis
Hard work made your childhood dream a reality. We are so proud of all of you!
Congratulations Ivana! We are extremely proud of you and all your accomplishments. Best wishes for the journey forward. We love you.
Congratulations Ali! We applaud your inquisitiveness and open minded pursuit of learning at Duke. We are so proud!
Ethan... What else can we say but we love you.
Mom and Dad
Love Always, Mom and Dad
Love, Dad, Mom, Jessica, and Jenna
Eric Reit
Mechanical Engineering & Earth Ocean Sciences Congratulations Eric! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. We wish you only the best. Love, Mom, Casey, and Stuart
Esther Badiata
Psychology
Jordan Lowrey
Jack Bradford
Grace Donahoe
Congratulations and may the hair on your toes never fall out! We’re immensely proud and love you very much,
Then: La Diablita. Now: A Blue Devil for life. It has been a joy to watch your journey.
English
Psychology
Neuroscience & Evolutionary Anthropology Congratulations Jordan! We are so proud of you!
Love, Mom and Dad
Mom, Dad, and Wyatt
Jessica Shuster
Economics
Alexa Moses
Love, Mom and Dad
Ajilé Owens
Public Policy
Neuroscience & Biology
Political Science
Sociology & Global Health
You are a gift from God to us & humanity; born to serve, lead & have dominion. So proud of you! WAY TO GO! Fans#1
We love you more than you can imagine and are so proud of you! We can’t wait to read the next chapter of your story!
We are so proud of you and your outstanding accomplishments! Always ‘be you’ and you won’t go wrong!
Congratulations Ajilé! We are so PROUD of you. Your future keeps getting brighter! You will forever be the GBH.
Love you, Mom Dad Jake Jojo Mo
Love, Daddy, Mommy, Sanaa, and Sasha
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Isabel Billig
Robert Barton “Bobby” Menges Once a Blue Devil, forever our Blue Angel… The Menges family extends our deepest gratitude to the entire Duke community for embracing Bobby into the Duke family. Congratulations to the Class of 2019! —Liz and Peter Menges, Andrew, Emily and Jake
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Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson
Congratulations! Love, Mum, Dad & Sam
Laura Naslund “Of the gladdest moments in human life, is the departure upon a distant journey to unknown lands.” —R. Burton Love, Mom, Dad, Mark, Grandma, PopPop
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Noah Martin
Economics & International Comparative Studies Heartfelt congratulations on this major milestone! Wishing you happiness as you start your next jounrey.
Ben Kaeser
Biology & French Ben—Over the moon proud of what you have achieved and looking forward to visiting you at UC Berkeley!
With much love and pride, Mom, Dad, Eric, and Hachi
Nicole Kiprilov
Ben Linde
Much love, Papa
Gray Perrone
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science Ben we are proud of the remarkable, accomplished young man you are. Always have the confidence to dream big. Love you, Mom, Dad, and Sami
Sloane Ruffa
Political Science
Computer Science
Political Science
Congratulations, Nicole! We’re so proud of you and your accomplishments. Believe in yourself and make your dreams a reality.
Gray, Go out and live the life you love. You are always in our hearts.
Congratulations, Sloane! We are so proud of the inspiring and accomplished woman that you have become.
We love you, Mom and Dad
Hannah McDaniel
xoxo Mom, Dad and Will
Alexander Yearley
Psychology & English
Computer Science
Hannah, You are a special blessing and we love you! You will do wonderful things!
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -- Walt Disney May all of your dreams come true!
Love, Mom, Dad, Zachary and Adam
Love, Mom, Dad, Campbell, Marin, and Tucker
With boundless love, Mom, Dad, Cameron, Brooke, and Chapin
Jesse Mangold
Biology & Global Health We are proud of the man you have become. Your diligence, drive and passion is unmatched. We love you very much, Mom, Dad, Jaimie, and Sean
Natasha Schmeling Psychology
Never lose sight of who you are. You were meant to do great things. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jonathan, and Nathaniel
Jacob Eisenstein
Kanav Chhabra
Congratulations Jacob. The world is ready for you!
Congratulations Kanav! We are so proud of you and your outstanding accomplishments!
Economics
Neuroscience
With love and pride, Mom and Dad
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Danielle Ezratty
Public Policy Kristen, Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great!
Love you too much, Mom, Dad, Nick, and Bit
Ross Weinfeld
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Elizabeth Griffin
Economics
Environmental Engineering
Congratulations Danielle!!! Your enthusiasm for learning and creativity is an inspiration to us all! May all your dreams come true!
Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad, Bradley, and Samantha
Carly Levi
We love you, always, forever, Mom and Dad
Claire Niederriter
Economics
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Congratulations Ross! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We can’t wait to see the great things you will achieve.
So incredibly proud of you and your many accomplishments! Now get out there & make your dreams come true.
We’re so proud of all of your accomplishments at Duke! Your hard work & dedication are keys to your success!
Love you kiddo! Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Adrienne, and Costi
Love you.
Faith Rodriguez
Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Congratulations Faith! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and your Duke spirit. We love you, Mom and Dad
Benjamin Kaeser
William Willis
Carolyn Im Biology
Congratulations Carolyn! You never cease to amaze us. Your intellect combined with hard work is a lethal combination for success. Reach for the stars!
Jae Hyun Park Public Policy
From the day you were born you have always been creative and full of energy. Hope this never dwindles and carries on to your future.
Brandon Feamster
Biology & French
Mechanical Engineering & Physics
Political Science
Congratulations Ben! You have grown into such an impressive young man and we are so proud! Best of luck at Berkeley.
Congratulations. May the future continue to be exciting and full of joy, laughter and success. We are so proud of you.
Start each day believing in your dreams. Know undoubtedly that you were made for great things. History remembers Kings!
Love, Mommy and Bill
Love, Mom and Dad
We Love You. Mom and Dad
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Steve Boland
Chance Fleeting
Public Policy
Biomedical Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering
As you graduate, may God’s grace be with you as you step towards your dreams. We are so proud of you!
Your brilliant mind and beautiful heart will make a real difference in this world one day.
Love, Mom and Dad
We love you so very much, Mom and Dad
Jack Luby
Jessica Williams
Economics
Art History
Congratulations, Jack Luby! What a fantastic run you have had at Duke. Cherish your years here forever. With enormous love and pride, Mom and Dad
Mitchell Gladstone
Congratulations Jessica! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Love, Mom, Dad, and Ashley
Molly Chen
Sujay Garlanka
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Biology & Global Health
Congratulations! You have a smart mind and a good heart. Apply both to make the world a better place.
You’ve certainly made the most of being at Duke! Now, off to make your corner of the world a better place!
Love, Mom and Dad
Jennifer Schnadig
Psychology & Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Congratulations Jennifer! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished in your time at Duke. Love always, Mom, Dad, and Matthew
Scott Irons
Economics
Computer Science
Psychology
Mitchell, Best wishes on graduation! May your future continue to create opportunities to learn, grow and explore your passions!
Congratulations Molly! We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to read the next chapter of your story.
What a journey you have experienced at Duke! We are so proud of you! Continue to grow and explore.
Love always, Your Family
Much love, Grandmom, Mom, Dad, and Monica
Lauren Hale
Love, Mom, Dad, Tommy, and Tori
Love, Mom and Dad
Peter Ciporin
Computer Science Forever Duke, Peter! Great things await you!
We love you so much, Mom, Dad, and Charlie
Jimmy Shackford
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Physics Congratulations Jimmy! You’ve worked hard for so many years and now you’re a Duke Alum! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
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Congratulations to our little Blue Devil who has accomplished so much. We are so proud of you and the person you have become. We could not have hoped for more. Good luck and continue to pursue your dreams. Love, Mom, Dad, Chris, Jen and Nan
May your future contain as much joy, fun and happiness as you have brought into our lives! Congratulations! With love and pride, Mom and Dad
Rob Palmisano Congratulations, Rob! We pray that you will always be as happy and fulfilled as you are today! We are so proud of you for this incredible accomplishment and for the wonderful young man you have become. We love you more than words could ever say and wish for you all of the love, happiness and success possible. Mom and Dad
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Benjamin Feder
Emilio Feijoo
Daniel Levine
Justin LoTurco Justin, we’re so incredibly proud of you and so happy your dreams are coming true. We’ll always cheer you on and will always love you!
Statistical Science
Biology & Chemistry
Statistical Science
We are so proud of your graduation from Duke. You have grown, and explored, and challenged yourself to excel. We are excited about your choices.
Congratulations Emilio! We couldn’t be prouder!
Congrats. We love you and are so proud of you and thrilled you had four years as a Blue Devil.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Amanda
Chandler Richards
Katie Van Dyk
Neuroscience
Chandler, We are so proud of your hard work, perseverance, passion, dedication, and accomplishments. You’re amazing! We love you infinity, Mom, Dad, Dillon, and Eloise
Will Lombardo
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science Live life to its fullest and enjoy the ride! Congrats on an outstanding four years at Duke! Love Always, Mom, Dad, Andrew, and John
Kevin Mellin
Economics & Philosophy
Public Policy
Will, At two-and-a-half you thought you’d be a rock star. Boy were you right. Congratulations! We love you and couldn’t be more proud.
Congratulations Kevin! Wherever your journey in life may take you - Be safe, be thoughtful, be kind and enjoy the ride! We are so proud!
Your Family
Economics
Mom and Dad
Valerie Slepak
Aubrey Howard
Computer Science & Economics
Global Cultural Studies
Dear Valerie, Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments! You have achieved so much and have made us proud every step of your journey! Keep it up!
Aubzies, follow your dreams and believe in yourself, knowing that you always have the love and support of your family and friends. We love you!
Delaney Dryfoos
Jason Brovich
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out!” —Dr. Seuss. Congratulations Delaney! We are so proud of you!
Your early love of learning was obvious, but you continue to exceed even our greatest hopes! Live and love the life you’ve earned.
Biology
Love, Mom, Dad, and Andrew
Psychology
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Congratulations, Emily!
We applaud your efforts as a student at Duke and in all your sports reporting for The Chronicle! Love, Mom, Dad & Max
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Uma Doshi “You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” —Dr. Seuss Congratulations, Uma! We cannot wait to be a part of the amazing journey you have ahead. Love, Mom, Dad, Tulsee, and Rahul
Sierra Lorenzini
Congratulations, Sierra!
You’re ready for new adventures. With pleasure and astonishment, we’ll continue to travel with you! As always, we send you our love, G&G
Kyle Carrozza
Francia Fang
History
Neuroscience
Since you were young, you have shown great promise, heart and character. You fulfill our hopes and dreams.
Dear Francia, Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure! We are so proud of you!
Much love always, Dad, Mom, and Sam
Drew Johnson
Dawson Jones
Public Policy
#ForeverDuke Congratulations on this important milestone, Drew! We’re excited for your next chapter to begin!
Congratulations Dawson! We love you and are so proud of your well-deserved achievements.
Gianna Miller
Max Formell
Your relentless pursuit of excellence brought you here, and your strength of character will take you where you dream to go. We love you endlessly...
The little boy with the sunniest smiles is all grown up! So proud of you!
Psychology
Jack Myhre
Mechanical Engineering
Gianna, we’re so proud of your accomplishments and the person you’ve become. Congratulations!!
Jack, you’ve gladdened our hearts for 21 years of tenacity, humor, sportsmanship, faith, concern for the world, and scholarship. WE LOVE AND CELEBRATE YOU TODAY!
Biology
Your loving parents, Benjamin, Teddy, and Bo
Patenne Mathews Psychology
Patenne, We are so very proud of all that you achieved in your 3.5 yrs at Duke University! Cheers!!
With admiration, joy and so much love, xoxo Mom, Dad, and Riker
Visual and Media Studies
Love, Mom, Dad, and Lisa
Morgan Ferrans
Love, Mom, Dad, Sophia, Grandma, and Grandpa
Economics
We love you so, Mom, Dad, and Kenny
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Katharina Neske Psychology
Congratulations Kathi! We are so proud of you! We love you, always, forever, Mama, Papa, Lukas, Johanna, and the rest of our family
Francesca Mercer
Gender Sexuality and Feminist Studies & Biology Congratulations, Francesca! Be confident as you begin this new adventure, and remember that we are with you always. Much love, Mom, Dad, Frank, and Grandma!
Sarah Proctor
Biomedical Engineering & Neuroscience Sarah, We’re so proud of all of your accomplishments these past 4 years and can’t wait to see you achieve big things at LivaNova
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Kelly Albert
Zachary Alhamra
Economics & Psychology
Civil Engineering
Kelly, Duke has been a wonderful experience of academics and embracing all that life holds. We are so proud of you!
We are very proud of your determination and perseverance in graduating with a Civil Engineering degree. You have proven that nothing can stop you!
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Dominic Elzner
Paul Julien Giraud
CLEAR EYES FULL HEARTS CAN’T LOSE You soared over obstacles like a real superhero. We are so incredibly proud of you. Love you son!
Your ambition, intelligence and hard work have served you well. We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation!
Economics
Economics
Love, Mom and Dad
Alex Gottwald
Computer Science & Economics From your first day of school to the last... you have made us tremendously proud. CONGRATULATIONS!!
With boundless love, Your Family
Jacob Graber-Lipperman Economics
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
Love you more, Mom, Dad, and Adam
Vinay Kshirsagar
Computer Science & Mathematics May your dreams take you to endless joy and wonderful adventures! We are so proud of the amazing YOU! Love forever, SAVAS, Nani/Nana/Aaji/Abba, and the whole family
Sydney Grob Biology
Public Policy
Congratulations Matthew! We are so proud of the person you have become. We love you always. Mom, Dad, and Caroline
Neuroscience
Congratulations Sydney, We are so proud of you. Keep shining your light and living your passion—the world needs you.
Love, Mom and Dad
Matthew Levenson
Dottie Kontopoulos
We love you! The 4 S’s
To our Dottie, Congratulations! Wishing you a future of new adventures & personal fulfillment. May God be with you. Love, Mom, Baba, and George
Christian Meyer
Cecelia Mizelle
Congratulations Christian! So proud of you and excited for how your next chapter will unfold!
Hope always, work hard, and love deeply! Hugs and laughter, 602 Casa de Locos.
Economics
Love, Mom, Dad, and the rest of the Fam
Biology
Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. —Maya Angelou
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Alya Tapia
Congratulations Alya!
We are immensely proud of you and your accomplishments. You are God’s blessing and a bundle of joy for us. Aim for the stars with your heart! Love you, Mama, Papa, Anisa and Simba
Nathaniel—As Christopher Robin said, “Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know.” Congratulations on your outstanding achievements! We are so proud of you! All our Love, Mom, Dad, and Joanna
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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. - Arthur Ashe We Love You! - Mom, Dad, Jack, Jess & Taco
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Katherine Molinet
Shreya Patel
Computer Science & Mathematics
Biology
Katherine— We’re extremely proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished!
Shreya, We love you for all that you are, all that you have been, and all that you are yet to be. Congratulations!
Gideon Pfeffer
Khaila Ramey-Collier
Great things never come from comfort zones. Push the envelope, Gid.
Congratulations Khaila! Faith and perseverance led to your success. Continue to keep God first as you pursue your dreams.
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Love, Mom, Dad, and Elizabeth
Richard Ruiz
Much, much love, “The Fam”
Andreas Santos
Sean Bissell
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Economics & Computer Science
Economics & Political Science
Richard, We are so proud of the man you have become. Wish you the best in all things!
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
You have given us such joy over 22 years. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what lies ahead for you!
Love you lots Mom and Dad
Brooks Hakimian
Love, Mommy and The Village
Adaiya Granberry Public Policy
Dai~ I am beyond proud of you! Your hard work and dedication has turned into so many blessings. I love you so much!
Congratulations, Mum, Dad, and Olivia
Zoey Kang
Economics
Visual and Media Studies
Brooks, the world is yours. May your passion and determination continually guide you.
Life is a grand adventure and now is the time for you to go live it. Congratulations!
Your loving and proud family, Dad, Mom, Julien, and Luke
Psychology
With love Dad, Mom, Kany, Yongman, and Natalie
Love, Mom
Shourya Kumar
Austin Liang
Biology
Economics & Computer Science
Dearest Shourya - Wow! We blinked and you are a graduate!! God Speed to you in all your endeavors.
Congratulations on your milestone achievement! We are so proud of you. Your compassion, hard work, and talent will bring you a bright future!
Your Quarterbacks, Mom, Dad, and Ashna
Love, Mom, Dad, and Emily
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Barret Manfre
Mechanical Engineering “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education” (MLKing, Jr.) Make the world better with your talent and education. Congrats, your Manfre Family forever
Anthony Ohayon Economics
Congratulations on all that you have accomplished! Remember the past, live in the present and look forward to the future! We’re so proud of you!
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Carrie Mittl
Economics
Computer Science
Computer Science & Sociology
We’re so proud of you Russell!!!
Congratulations, Carrie! We are so proud of you, and we love you so much!
Congratulations! Mwabombeni! We are greatly proud of the man you have become. May God lead you to greater heights.
Love, Mom & Dad and the rest of the McGahren, Clemens and Nikolai clans
Kyle Ockerman
Love, Mom, Dad, Greg, and Brian
Praruj Pant
Evolutionary Anthropolgy Your love for animals was evident from the start! Congratulations Leah, we are very proud of you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Wabwila, and Aliniswe
Laura Perez
Biology
Neuroscience
Mechanical Engineering
Kyle, Congratulations! Words cannot express how proud we are of you! Dream big and continue to use your talents to make an impact!
Well done, ol’chap!! You’ve made us all proud. Work hard, enjoy life, help others and make the world a better place.
You are a smart and kind woman with a brilliant future ahead. Your success is the result of your effort.
Love, Nimisha, Mom, and Dad
Leah Ramsaran
Mwabombeni Namfukwe
Emma Schindler
Sarah Sculco
Always proud of you, the Family
Rachel Sereix
Sociology
Philosophy
Political Science
“It’s a magical world, Hobbes, Ol’ Buddy ... Let’s go exploring!” - Calvin and Hobbes
Congratulations Sarah! We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you.
Congratulations Rachel! We’re so proud of you for your hard work, dedication and perseverance. Keep reaching for the stars! Onward to Duke Law!
With love, Mom, Dad, and Tricia
Rachel Shapiro
Meredith Short
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Congratulations, Rachel! So proud of you—we can’t wait to see you continue to light up the world!!
Congratulations! Your internal compass, always pointing true north, ably guided your Duke journey to discover and pursue your passions.
Love, Mom, Dad, Elie, and Sophie
Love, Mom, Dad, David, and Michael
Aaron Young
Marley Zelinger
Art History Aaron, you are our gift from God. The day you were born, we knew you were destined for great things. Continue to work hard and follow your dreams. Congratulation! We are so proud of you! We love you... Mommy, Dad, Alexandria, Christian, and Emerie
Kate Branch
Evolutionary Anthropology We are so very proud of you. Always remember to thine own self be true.
Love, Dad, Mom, and Lea
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Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science Marley, So proud of you! This is your time! Dont worry about a thing —every little thing is gonna be alright!
David Wohlever Sánchez
Haley Wymbs
Passionate. Driven. Lively. Benevolent. Bright. Continue to Rise Above, blessing the world.
Congratulations Haley!! We are amazed and inspired by you, and so proud of what you have accomplished so far! The best is yet to come!
Public Policy
So proud and love you so much! Dad, Mami, Joshua, and Hannah (Proverbs 3:6)
Analese Marie Bridges
Psychology & Visual and Media Studies Eliana Michelle Lauder — we love you! You killed it — We will all miss Duke! XOXO Mom and Dad
John Benhart
Political Science
Computer Science
Congratulations Duke University graduate! We are all very proud of you and of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what’s next! Love you!
Congratulations, Johnny B! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!
Love you, Mom
Eliana Michelle Lauder
Biology
Love, Mom, Dad, Rob, Bryan, and MeeMa
Kaitlyn McCarthy
Samantha Sadler
Psychology
Neuroscience & Global Health
To our incredible daughter who has gone places and succeeded beyond any of our dreams. We Love You !!
God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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Hayes. You set your own path. You followed your heart. You are a good friend. You have great friends. You serve the underserved. You are committed to a life of meaning. Congrats and Love. Mom, Dad, Ryan and Pod. Make Good Choices!
Isabelle Topper
Wasn’t it yesterday that you came into this world? Every day of the past 22.6 years, with you in our lives, has been beyond our wildest dreams. And there’s so much more fun yet to come! You are a rockstar. We could not be more proud of you. Go BooBoo! We love you, Mom, Dad and Harry (Fresca and Gracie)
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Sophia Schaedle
Brianna Kleiner
Jillian Lowey
Grace Peterson Congratulations Grace. We celebrate your many accomplishments and the incredible joy that you have brought us along the way.
Psychology & English
Environmental Sciences and Policy
Psychology
Congratulations! We’re proud of your accomplishments.
I am very proud of your accomplishment.
JillianWe are SO PROUD OF YOU! We can’t wait to watch you run, laugh, love and learn forevermore!
Love you! Mom and Dad
Aubrea Stolz
Love, Mom
Joseph Santoro
Economics
We love you so much! M,D,J, and J
Sydney Waldman
Political Science
Computer Science
Computer Science & Public Policy
We are so very proud of you. You have big dreams and the courage to follow them. Love you to the moon and back!
We’re so proud of you! “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” (Henry David Thoreau)
Sydney, Your journey is just beginning. Follow your dreams and the possibilities are endless. Wishing you lots of love and happiness!
Love, Dad, Mom, Serena, and Sofia
Love, Mom and Dad
Patricia Torvalds
Janie Booth
Maxwell Goldstein
Computer Science
Art History
Congratulations, Patricia! We’re so proud of everything you have done during your time at Duke. Good luck in New York.
Congratulations Janie! Remember as you taught us live in the page but don’t forget moments in the margin and always breathe.
Love, Mom, Dad, Daniela, and Celeste
We love you Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Caleb, and Luke
Srinath Soundararajan Biology
Congratulations Srinath! We love you and are extremely proud of you today and always. Best wishes for new adventures, joy and success in your future. Shine on bright!
Paige Detwiler
Public Policy
Biomedical Engineering
Maxx, keep riding with the window open... We are so round of the man you have become Congratulations on your graduation from Duke.
Paige: We are so incredibly proud of you and all of your successes. Your star continues to shine brightly. Love you, Mom, Chase, and Miabella
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Matheus Dias
Economics & Mathematics
Jack Ditomassi Economics
Dear Mat, It was a great pleasure to watch you grow and accomplish so much during this period at Duke. Your bravery, endless curiosity, hardwork and commitment, inspires and make us very proud. We are incredibly happy!!! Go make a difference in the world!! Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations, Jack! We are proud of all you have achieved and the opportunities ahead!
Catherine Ermite Farmer Bertrand
Luke Farrell
Love, Mom, Dad, James, and Comet
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Cipriano Echavarria
Cameron Esses
Economics
Mechanical Engineering
Your discipline, perseverance, and intelligence made this dream come true. May your good values continue to guide you.
Cameron, your family is so proud not just of your accomplishments but of you as a person. We love you. Aim high. Proverbs 16:9.
Love you! Mom, Dad, and Paloma
Amaree Gardner
Abby Kay
International Comparative Studies
Computer Science & Neuroscience
Environmental Science
Public Policy
Cathy, what an amazing woman you’ve become! You are primed towards pursuing the advancement of social justice for all, particularly for women and girls.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
Amaree, we are so proud of you. We love you and look forward to all the great things GOD has in store.
So proud of all you’ve accomplished and who you’ll turn out to be! Congratulations.
With great pride, Didi and Paul
Henry Kistler IV
XO Mom and Dad and Lee and Jad
Julia Knorr
Love, Mom and Dad
Kendall Liang
Matthew Michelson Congratulations on all your accomplishments and the amazing young man you’ve become. We’re so proud of you and could not love you more!
Public Policy
Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Congratulations Henry! We are celebrating all of your accomplishments and adventures. We are proud you continued the Duke tradition.
You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself. —Elle Woods
Congratulations Kendall! From a Baby Blue Devil to a Duke Graduate...you have made us SO proud!!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love Always, Mom and Dad
We love you bunches! Mom, Dad, Skylar, and Addison
Economics
Love, Mom and Dad
Aiden Muhr
Sabriyya Pate
Environmental Science and Policy
Conflict and Negotiation Studies
We’re so proud of you Aiden!
Sabriyya, Congratulations! We are so proud of you. You have a wonderful future ahead. Best wishes!
Love, Jeff, Laurel, Micah, Grandma Marion, and all of your aunts, uncles, and cousins
Daniel Rubinstein
Computer Science & Political Science Bravo et félicitations à notre cher Daniel! We are so proud of you!
With lots of love from your elders and siblings xo
Mahnoor Nazeer
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Love, Mahmoud, Muhammad, Zainab, Maryam, Fatima, Mom, and Dad
Jonah Javier Santiago
Peter Potash
Arjun Ramesh
From an adorable baby to a humble young man, we are proud of you every day!
Arjun, we are so proud of you! You’ve done amazingly well! Follow your dreams, and keep being creative!
Chemistry
Biology
Love you, Mom, Dad, Luke, and John
Emilia Soulios
We love you, Rohan, Amma, and Papa
Carina Tracy
Biomedical Engineering
International Comparative Studies
Civil Engineering
Congratulations Jonah. We are proud of your achievements. We celebrate your hard work, dedication and drive. Your future is bright!
Congratulations Emilia. We are so proud of your accomplishments. We wish you a bright and happy future filled with adventure.
Congratulations Carina! It has been an amazing four years. We love you and are so proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Ethan!
Alexandra Walker
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
Our brave, courageous daughter, you are our pride. Go with full CONFIDENCE forward. You are capable of great achievements and will be EXEMPLARY.
We are so proud of you, sweetie. Love you all the way to the moon and back! Love, Mum, Dad, Michael, Charlotte, and Cameron
Love always, Mum and Baba
Michael Wang
Love, Mom, Dad, Bella, and Marcella
Austin Windham
Biology
Mechanical Engineering
Congratulations Michael! We are proud of your achievements at Duke, the class of 2019. We wish you future happiness and success.
It’s all about the journey. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. We are so proud of you! Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad, and David
Love, Mama and Daddy
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Louise Zhang
Congratulations our dearest sweetheart! We’re so proud of your accomplishments! Wish you all the best for the next adventure. Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you’ll ever know. Mom, Dad, Vanessa, and Austin
e are so proud of you and the
W amazing and confident young lady
that you have become. We know that you will continue to do amazing things and we will always be your biggest fans!! Love you, Momma, Daddy and Kirk
Bridget Wallace Do what you love and be the best at it, it will never feel like work! Love you! Mom and Dad
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Radhika Srivastava Psychology
Congratulations Digu! Happy & proud of your accomplishments. Keep smiling “In a gentle way, you can shake the world”.
Brendan Aronhime Economics
Elliott Baker
Economics
Nicole Barbieri
Wherever you are, wherever you go, you’ll take all our love with you— to infinity and beyond!!!
Take your devilish grin, gentle heart, kind spirit and magnificent beard out into this big bright world! Make your life an adventurous journey!
Your path to Duke was unconventional, but you made it your own! Congratulations on all you have accomplished! We are so proud of you!
Public Policy
Love, Nani, Mom, Dad, Sandu, and Teddy
Sarah Blau
Biomedical Engineering So proud of you, Sarah. Congratulations on your graduation.
Love you lots. Mami, Papi, and Rebeccah
Andy Cho
Statistical Science Congratulations Andy! We are always so proud of you. Continue to follow your dreams and all the best for the future. Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom and Dad
Maddie Briere
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Juliana Carvalho Biology
François Chabaneix Economics
Congrats on this amazing journey. Proud of you! Keep the beautiful smile and those bright eyes always looking up for the stars. Duke Forever, Jubis!
Francois, congratulations! Duke marks a stage in the bright future you envisioned for yourself. You should be proud, we are immensely so!
Public Policy
Elizabeth Finny
Visual and Media Studies
Jair Froome
Congratulations, MA! You have been special from the very start! We treasure having you in our lives.
Elizabeth, we’re very proud of you; so much awaits you, a bright future and fulfillment of all your dreams!
Jair Hylton Froome, Congratulations! Continue to seek the light as God orders your steps. We love you and are so proud of you.
Dear Maddie, So proud of our girl—still doing it your own way and with style!! We love you so much!!! CONGRATULATIONS, THE FAM
Mary Aline Fertin
All our love, Mom, Dad, Kate, and Anna
Love, Mom, Dad, Sean, and Family
History
Your Village
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Isabela Leon
Congratulations Elizabeth!
We love you and are so proud of everything that you have accomplished. Mom, Dad, Mack, Will, Dieuner, Jack, Yolette, Lina and Laney.
Isa, We love you and we are in awe of you and of everything that you have accomplished. Congratulations!
Astha Puri
Astha Congratulations!!! Astha Congratulations!!! We love you and are so proud of you! Our little girl with the dancing eyes is now a Duke grad! This is both an end and a beginning! Don’t stop learning, dreaming and achieving! Choose wisely what you want from your life, and go after it! And enjoy the journey!!!
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Anna-Karin Gayle Hess
Social Impact Design in the Developing World What a memorable four years! We are amazed by all of your interesting work/research and all of your extraordinary adventures! Much Love, Mom and Dad
Hunter Prange
Thomas Wang
Mathematics
Michael Barone
Civil Engineering
Amanda Mackler
Congratulations Tommy! We are so proud of you for everything you have accomplished. May all your dreams come true. We love you!!!
Congratulations Michael, and to all your Classmates!
Congratulations Amanda! We’re so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. Continue to dream big!!!
Mom, Dad, and Jimmy
Valentin Hollard
Love you with all our hearts, Dad, Mom, Alec (and both your wonderful Grandmas)
Prithvir Jhaveri
Public Policy
All our love, Mom, Dad, and Jordan
Kevin Winiarski
Mechanical Engineering
Physics & Economics
Computer Science
Political Science
We’re so proud of you for making your dreams come true! Stay on your very own path to happiness.
Va, your whole family is so proud of your getting a double major, keeping Delta Sig in line, and expanding Bull City Beds!!! You’re amazing!
Congratulations PJ! So happy you chose Duke and Duke chose you. We wish our favorite techie philosopher love and success.
Congratulations, Kevin, on this major life achievement and milestone! We are very proud of you--wonderful things are ahead!
With love, Mom, Dad, and Hannah
Moriah Taylor
Labu. Mom, Dad, and Nynika
Reena Sudan
Statistics
Political Science
Congratulations Sunshine! We are so proud of you! Your strength, passion and determination is amazing! We wish you success and happiness!
Congratulations!! So very proud of all your hard work and accomplishments! I can’t wait to see where the next chapter in life leads! Good Luck!!!
Love, Mom and Dad
Sophie Simister
Love, Mom, Dad, Chris, and Grace
Faris Sbahi
Psychology
Physics & Mathematics
Congratulations Sophie! We love you and are so proud of what you have accomplished both at Duke and at home in Oxford.
Congratulations, Faris. We are thrilled with your achievements. “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go.”
Mum, Dad, and James
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Rebecca Hall
Political Science
Public Policy
Izzie, Congratulations on all you have accomplished. We are so proud of you. Xoxo, Mom, Dad, Hannah, and Jackson
Luiza Perez
Sociology & Global Health Lulu, we are so proud of you! We love you and we will always support you to follow your dreams! Love, Your Family
Priyanka Purohit
Congratulations! You literally left Durham bound for every compass point to experience the world in all directions! Fearless—we’re SO proud! Love, Mom, Dad, and Meredith
Sarah Perrin
English & International Comparative Studies We are so proud of all of your accomplishments.
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Ritwick Heda
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Congratulations Derek! We are so proud of you!
Jacob Salomon
Brigitte Blanco
Public Policy & Environmental Science Jacob, We could not be more proud of you!! This is just the beginning!!!
Love you up to the sky and past, Mom, Dad, and Alex
Love always, Mom and Dad
Computer Science
Political Science & History
Robert Bahner
Way to go! We are so proud of you, Priyanka!
Congratulations, Ben! We are so proud of you, the man you have become and all you have accomplished at Duke!
Congratulations, Rob! We are so proud of you and are excited to see where life takes you. Good luck with all of your future endeavors.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Julia
Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science
Ritwik, You are a trailblazer and a shining star! You always achieve what you set your eyes on. Mom Dad are very proud of you.
Benjamin Gottschalk
With lots of love, Mom, Dad, Ishani, Anjali, Nanaji, and Tobie
Derek Hill
History
Love, Mom, Dad, Will, and Marit
Love, Mom, Dad, and Kevin
Pubic Policy
Congratulations Brigitte! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Seize The Day! Love, Dad, Mom, Tiffany, Grandma, and Coco
Congratulations Class of 2019! •
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Laura, We are bursting with love for you and pride in all that you have achieved. You are an amazing person. We couldn’t love you more! Love you most, Mom, Maddie, Nanny, Steve, Charlie, etc. “Kid you’ll move mountains.” —Dr. Seuss (your birthday buddy) Dear Shreya, Congratulations! Best wishes for the next phase of life as you explore the world. Keep up the great passion for learning, growth, development and service. With your determination, confidence, global education and experience, and courage conquer the world! Love, Mommy & Daddy
Hannah Rogers
What a journey. What an amazing woman you are. Your kindness, your intellect and your infectious joy have been on full display over the last four years. We have enjoyed hearing about your triumphs and challenges, and you have handled it all with grace. You are ready for your next adventure. We are so proud of you! Go Duke!
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