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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNSTOPPABLE
CLASS OF 2020! MACKENZIESCHMIDT SCHMIDT MACKENZIE Congratulations on this HUGE milestone! We are incredibly proud of you & the person you have become! Watch out world, here you come! “Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit into your reality, Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny!’ We cannot wait to see what comes next. GO BLUE! We love You Endlessly! Mom, Dad & Katerina
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Alexa Michele Porter
Amelia Montgomery
Andrew Jacob Thomas
Congratulations Alexa! We are so proud of you and all that you do. We wish you happiness and success always...and Oh the places you will go!
Congratulations Amelia! We are so proud of you and what you have accomplished.
Congratulations Jake! Here’s to a great run at your dream university. We are so proud of all your accomplishments at the University of Michigan. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and all the exciting adventures ahead. We know you will do great things! Go Blue! All our love!
Love, Mom, Keith, Dad, and Joanna
Love always, Mom, Dad and Erin
Love, Mom, Dad, Matt, Ben & Dutch
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Alex Fial
Alex Krueger
Alex
We are so very proud of you. You did it! A lifetime of work, now on to the greatest chapters of your life. Stay humble and kind.
Alex, we are very proud of you. Congratulations! You achieved the goal you set at a very young age. Well done! Never stop chasing your dreams.
Congratulations to our sunshine. You have made us proud since day 1. We know you will work hard and be successful in whatever you do. Love you, Mom, Dad, Darren, Katie, Grandma’s, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Love, Your Family
XO, Mom, Dad & Nate
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Alexandria Joy Glazier
Allison Tichenor
Amanda Bonilla Taylor
Alex, we are so very proud of you! You always do your best and never give up on your dreams. You have an amazing future ahead of you! We love you!
We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! We can’t wait to see what this next chapter has in store for you, but we know you will do amazing things. Live your dreams and follow your heart. Congratulations Allison!
We are so proud of you! You’ve accomplished so much and will accomplish so much more this is just the beginning of the wonderful adventure that you’ve prepared yourself for. Just remember to follow your dreams and live your life like its golden.
Love, Mom, Dad, Abby, and Amanda
Love, Your Family
Love Always, Mom, Dad, James & Luke, Grandma & Grandpa, Grandma & Jarrett
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Angad Sandhu
Annemarie Lyons
Ariellle LaVonne Ewing
You make us so proud! Always follow your heart, live your dreams and stay the beautiful person you are!
We are so proud of everything that you have accomplished over the last four years. We cannot wait to see what life has in store for you. Love you!
Congratulations young lady. We couldn’t be prouder of you. You are the most driven, hardest working individual that we know. Your past, present and future shine extremely bright.
Love, Family
Love, Your Family
Love You, Your Parentals
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Ashley Shultz
Ben Summers-Berger
Billy Dering
Congratulations Ashley! We are beyond proud of the incredible young woman you have become and we can’t wait to see how you change the world!
Congratulations, graduate! We are so proud of all you’ve achieved in Ann Arbor and beyond! We eagerly await the next chapters of the BSSB story. Go Blue!
Congratulations, Billy! We love you and are so proud of all you continue to achieve, but even more so of all you are!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mummy, George, Hermione, Ginny and Luna
Love you forever, Mom, Dale, Baba, Nicoll, Razzle and Bella
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Brian Hampton
Chyanne Kim Jorgensen
Darby Gwin
Congratulations Brian! We are so proud of the passion and dedication you put into everything. May you continue to find happiness following your dreams and may you forever GO BLUE!!
Ross School of Business Grad! So proud of what you have accomplished; excited to see what you do next! Be Bold, Be Courageous and Dream Big!
Darby Gwin, We are so proud of your accomplishments. You’re on the brink of independence with your Michigan degree in hand. You make the world a better place to be.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Hannah
Love Always, Mom, Chris, Brittany, Derik, Brandon, Chelsea, Ava, and Bristol
We Love You Mom, Dad, Riley and Brodie
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Drew Heenan
Erin Elizabeth Maher
Fernando Ernesto Carretero
May you be granted always… A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you Laughter to cheer you and faithful friends near you! Love you so much!
Congratulations Fernando! We are so proud of your past four years of achievement. Best wishes for your future. Enjoy life and be happy.
Congratulations Drew! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and are excited to see you realize your dreams in the next chapter! Forever Go Blue!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom & Dad
Love, Mama, Athena and Matthew
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Gordon Eides
Greg Spiridigliozzi
Griff Prime
Congratulations Gordon! We are so proud of you! It has been a thrill to watch you grow, learn and celebrate! GO G! GO BLUE!
Congratulations Greg!! We are very proud of all of your accomplishments and hard work. We wish you much happiness and success in your future.
Congratulations Griff We are proud beyond words and love you more than you’ll ever know. Go Blue Forever!!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Nicole
Love, Mom, Dad, and Dylan
We love you always, Mom, Dad, Rachel and David
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Ian David Harris
Jack Kane Roberts
Jocelyn Rene Crespo
Congratulations Ian! One chapter ends and another begins. We are so excited to keep seeing the story unfold. Forever and always, Go Blue.
Since You Were Nine You Wanted To “GO BLUE!” Now That You’ve Made It We’re So Proud Of You! We Love Our Boo And This Is True! GOD BLESS YOU!
We are so proud of your accomplishments! Continue to be fearless in your future endeavors and amazing things will come.
Love, Mom, Dad and Jack
Love You Forever, Dad, Mom, Joseph, Christiana & Ciarra
Love always, Your Family
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Alexander Huang Congratulations, alex! You have reaChed a major milestone in Your life and we are proud of You as You enter life’s next Chapter. if You strive for happiness and health, You Can aChieve anYthing. love, mom, dad, & niCholas
Ali Dowair Dear Ali, Today is a very joyous day! We are very proud of you. We wish you continued success, bliss, and happiness. Love, Mom, Dad, Amir, & Eman
Alyssa Gawart
Behind you, all your memories Before you, all your dreams Around you, all who love you Within you, all you need. We are so very proud of you & all of your accomplishments! Love you to the moon & back, Mom, Dad & Nick
Ameen Hakimanpour
Four years ago you embarked on an adventure. You have exceeded all expectations always. Now as you take the next step into adulthood we know you will live your life with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Congratulations . Love you, Your family
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Brendan Campbell
Brian Domanski
Caleb Stone Grimes
Kudos to a SUPER special guy who has been unique and wonderful from the beginning. You are a remarkable person and we love you much. Congratulations! Go Blue!
Congratulations Caleb! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah
Love, Mom & Ed
All our love, Dad, Mom, Ben, Lauren, Lindsey & Ryan
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Carolyn Zhou
Catherine Silvia Nouhan
Chad Aaronson
Congratulations, Carolyn! We are so proud of your achievement. Live a passionate life full of love and joy.
Congratulations on completing your Baccalaureate Degree, Catherine! A lifetime of learning begins at this Commencement. We look forward to continued great accomplishments in your future! We love you very much.
Congratulations Chad! Once again, you’ve made us so very proud. The world awaits. Live without regrets, love generously, explore your passions and astound us all!
We are so proud of you! You have worked so hard and achieved so much these past four years! Your life is just beginning! Congratulations Brendan!
Love, Mom & Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, Mitchell & Sara
Love, Mom, Dad, Kyle, Kelsey and Phife Dawg
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Charles S. Marchand
CJ Ramsdell
Cooper Drippé
We are beyond proud of you, Charlie!! Congratulations! We wish you the very best and a future filled with much success and happiness!! We love you! Go Blue!
Congratulations CJ! So proud of you!! You’ve had a great four, successful, fun years at UM! Now onto a new and exciting chapter of your life! Can’t wait to see what it holds.
Congrats to our most favorite actor in business! Your amazing talents are endless and boundless, and we could not be prouder of all that you have accomplished!!
Love, Dad, Mom and Jack xoxo
Love always, Your Family. Xoxo
All our love, Mom, Paige, Breezy & Sadie
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University of Michigan Class of 2020
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Daniel Knauss
David Gerald Waier
Drew Ramacher
Danny: Congratulations to our newly-minted engineer!
Congratulations David! We are so proud of your accomplishments and the incredible person that you have become! Can’t wait to see what you do next.
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs Today is a celebration of your determination, drive, and initiative. Congratulations, we are so proud of you!
With love, Mom, Dad, Andy, Colin
Love always, Mom and Dad
Love, Your parents, grandparents, sisters, and Molly
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Arthur Jenoudet You chose to do these things, “not because they are easy, but because they are hard”.
With love and pride, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Amanda! We are so very proud. You are an amazing young woman. You have always been full of enthusiasm and drive and you make things happen! Can’t wait to see what wonderful things the future holds for you! With all our love and support, Mom, Dad, and Rebecca
Austin Friedberg AustinCongratulations on your graduation from the University of Michigan! We are so proud of all of your talents and accomplishments and we love you beyond words! Love, Mom, Dad, and Jason
brandon luciano persico “By your own soul, learn to live…” ~~Bo Schembechler CONGRATULATIONS on your University of Michigan Graduation as you receive your Architecture degree!--YOU DID IT!! You’ve constructed a strong foundation while creating a sustainable model toward achieving your Class of 2020 vision. We’re so proud of all your accomplishments as a Wolverine, Bran-Flakes! Make every challenge an adventure, cherish college memories, and DREAM BIG!! May God bless you with happiness, success, and a lifetime of every wish come true as you continue on your journey… Go Forth! Go Design! Go Teach! GO BLUE!!! We Love You Always ~~ Mommy, Daddy, Brittany, & Jacob… Tucker, Harrison, Heinz, and Kona, too!
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Dylan Carleton
Elena Delphine Bartlett
Eli Gail Rallo
We are so proud of you! My hope for you is to live a Full and Happy Life. I know you can achieve anything you put your mind to. I love you! Congratulations Dylan! PS - the Picture is from you first day of your senior year in High School!
We are so incredibly proud of you and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Reach for the stars, enjoy every day, and live life to the fullest! Forever Go Blue!
Beautiful Girl you will do great things. You are loved and your place in this world is needed. Reach for the stars and forever GOBLUE!
Love, Mom
All our love, Mom, Dad, and Sydney
Love, Mom, Dad, Jack & Jack
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Elias Tavarez
Elizabeth (Beth) Scott
Emma Balaban Wergeles
Congratulations Elias! We are so proud of you, all you have achieved and the extraordinary person you are. May God continue to bless & give you all the success that you deserve.
We are all so proud of you Beth! Live your dreams and do what makes you happy. Congratulations!
Love, Dad, Mom, Daniela & Sofia
Love from your family, Dad, Mom, and Lauren
Emma Dilemma, we are so proud of you and love you to the sky and back times infinity squared.
Love, Mom, Dad and Maya
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Eric Chai Chen
Erin Ringel
Ethan Bezzina
Congratulations! We are proud of you.
Congratulations! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do in medical school.
Congratulations Eric! We are so proud of you! You are full of potentials and in a great era! Love life, be happy and accomplish more! We will always support you! Love, Mom, Dad, Emma
Love, Mom, Dad, Morgan, & Ryan
Love, Mom, Dad, and Maddy
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Gloria Fall
Grace Thompson
Isabelle Z. Rosales
Congratulations, Grace! We couldn’t be more proud of you.
Congratulations Izzy! We are so proud of you, and for choosing a vocation that truly shows your compassion and service for others.
Dear Gloria, We are so incredibly proud of the amazing young woman you are! With your big heart and thoughtful intelligence, we know you can achieve everything you wish. Congratulations!! Love, Mom & Dad
Lots of Love, Mom and Dad, Jane and Hannah
We love yu very much! Papa, Mama & Enzo
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Jack Mu
Jake Block
Jane Schmid
Congratulations, Jack! We are so proud of you to build the bridge to the real world successfully in U-M. May your dreams always be big and your worries small.
Love, Mom, Dad
This is just the beginning of an exciting future that still lies ahead. Go out and explore the world and follow your dreams! We’re so proud of you. Love, Dad and Mom
We are so very proud of you and all you accomplish in your life. Keep being aMAIZEing. Go Blue!
We love you! Mom, Dad, Jake, Will & Lucy
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University of Michigan Class of 2020
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Jerry Goosenberg
Jessica Lynn Kosticak
Jessie Holber
UMich was a perfect fit for you -- you’re a born leader and the best! Continued success will be yours by remaining ambitious, passionate, engaged, joyful, loyal and kind to others.
Congratulations Jessica! This is only the beginning for you. You have already made such a profound and lasting impact on the world and we couldn’t be prouder!
We are so proud! We can’t wait to see all you will do with the amazing YOU. Dream big and always be your wonderful self.
With unconditional love and pride, Mom, Dad, and Shawn
Love Always, Mom, Dad, and Nicole
We love you, Mom, Dad, Julia & Andrea
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Cameron Jacob Livernois & Olivia Rose Livernois
COOPER SELIGSON
Congratulations Cameron Jacob on receiving your Masters in Accounting and Olivia Rose on receiving your Bachelors of Science in Nursing! We are so proud of all your accomplishments at the University of Michigan. We love you and forever Go Blue!
We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments at Michigan! We know that you will continue to make us proud! Aim for the stars! GO BLUE!! We LOVE you! Mom, Dad, Noah and Spencer
Love, Dad, Meem, and Abby
Cruz Garcia We knew from moment you entered this world that God had destined you to fulfill a powerful purpose. You are His clay and He is the potter. We can’t wait until we see His finished masterpiece. We are proud of you, mijo. Love, Mom, Dad, Jaz, and Angel
GIOVANNI SEGURA From your first steps and the many that you still yet to take continue to give the very best of yourself leaving your footprint. Happy to see you reach your goals. We love you Mom, Dad and Rofcito.
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Zoe Pearlman Congratulations Zoe! You fill our hearts with love and laughter and make us so proud. Continue to follow your heart and passions and we await your adventures ahead. Love always from Mom, Dad, Sarah, Grandma & Grandpa, Granny & Poppy, Craig and Deed, Don & Ave, Howie & Jen, Laura & Mickey, Lisa & Gil, Cindy, Tommy, & Abbey, Ashlin, Avery, Bailey, Bekah, Brandon, Kalli, Kennedy, Mike & Paul.
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John Yaeger
Jonathan W. Sun
Josh Johnson
From South Quad to Lambda Chi and Walnut Street you have lived the UM dream. Mom groomed you early. We will celebrate soon. The North End Zone!
Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Wishing your life’s journey is filled with exploring, learning, and challenging, and you dare to be all you want to be.
Congratulations Josh! We are so proud of you!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, & Sam
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Josiah J. Kim
Josie Burridge
Justin M. Sherman
Congratulations JoJo! We are so proud of you! Continue to fix your eyes on Jesus, and love and serve Him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. Go Blue!
We are so very very proud of you!! All that hard work has paid off. We’re excited to see the new heights you will reach in the future!
Justin - Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for the next part of the journey.
Lots of Love, Mom and Dad
Love you always, Mom, Dad, Marissa & Ginger
Love you forever and always, Mom, Dad, Elliot and Karissa
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HARRY ROLLINS BOGLE We are so proud of your accomplishments. The past 4 years have gone so fast. “No strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet”. Continue with the same spirit and you can conquer anything. Good things will come. Love, Mom and Dad
Johanna Kepler “I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance. Never settle for the path of least resistance ... And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!” Congratulations Johanna! With love, Mom, Ema, Vicky & Val
Jack Alcantara “At MichigAn All heArts Are true, All loyal to the MAize & Blue.” We’re so proud of your journey And the young MAn you’ve BecoMe! congrAtulAtions! love & go Blue, MoM, dAd, lucAs & Asher
Joseph Mandel Joseph, We are so proud of you for all you have achieved during your four years at University of Michigan. We are sure that it is the first of many accomplishments to come. Love you so much, Mom and Dad
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Kara
Kate Liang
Kieran Joseph Sebastian
Congratulations! Proud of you! This is just the beginning of your story; Michigan will always be part of you! Be happy, Do good things! To the moon and back baby!
“Achieve, achieve, achieve, achieve...” Laugh. Have fun. Live the Dream. “Mission accomplished.”
On the day you were born, the world became a better place. We know you will use your enthusiasm, compassion, wry wit, and keen mind to make it even better.
Love, Mom, Dad, Kamden, Kristen, Paisley and Baby Girl!
Love, Mom, Dad, Chris and Roxy
Love, Mum, Dad, and Michaela
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Lauren Lunsford
Lia Fernandez
Maddie Jo Goblirsch
Way to crush it Lauren! We are incredibly happy for you and can’t wait to see what more you will achieve. You never cease to amaze us. All our love, Mom, Dad and Hunter
Congratulations Liz! We are so proud of you. We are so amazed by all you’ve accomplished and that you’ve done it all while helping others and with a smile on your face!
We love you xo Mom and Dad
Congratulations MJ! We are so proud of you. Live your dreams and enjoy the journey. You can achieve anything. We love you more than words can express. Love you Jo! Mom, Dad, Hannah, Tyler and Auntie Ellen
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Juliet Wishner “Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world” We are all so very proud of the person you are growing up to be! Congratulation on another awesome accomplishment! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Always with Love, Mom, Dad, Alli, Mel & Cooper
Joshua, after you, the world will know that all Wolverines are fierce and determined! Congratulations and thank you for making us so proud. The future is your prize, graduate; seize it boldly!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Jeremy
Kate Vargo So proud of everything you do! Go Blue!
Love, Dad, Mom, Patrick, Andrew
Keenan Robert Sullivan Behind you, all your memories, Before you, all your dreams, around you, all who love you, within you, all you need.
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Madi Kantor
Madison Haas (Socks)
Mallory Klar
“First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.” - Walt Disney We are so proud of all of your hard work and determination. Now get out there and show the world who you are!
Congratulations Mallory! We continue to watch with a-MAIZE-ment and pride at all that you have accomplished and the person that you have become. Live your dreams, be happy and go blue!
We love you, Mom, Dad, Ali
Love, 3MC&B
Love, Mom, Dad, Natalie and Courtney
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University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Maria Marquesa Gedris
Max Miley
Maya Glaser-Kshensky
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” —Mark Twain Always and Forever Go Blue!
Congratulations! The World needs your insight and compassion more than ever. Be true to yourself and follow your passions - everyone will be better for it. We’re so proud of you!
We believe in you and are so proud of you! Enjoy everything life brings you on this wondrous adventure.
Love, Dad, Mom, James and Rachel
Love, Mom, Dad, and Miranda
All our love always, Mom, Dad, Eliza, Stella, and Dickie
Congratulations, we are so proud of you!!
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Milan Shah
Natalie
Natalie McMyn
Congratulations Milan We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished!
Natalie, Since your 1st day of kindergarten you loved to learn. Look how far you have gone! The opportunities are endless. We are so proud of you.
Love, Mom, Dad and Rohan
Love, Mom and Dad
Love you forever & always, Mom
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Nico Ramirez-Icaza
Nicole P. Xu
Nicole Shafer
Congratulations, Nico! We are very proud of all your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Congratulations Nicole! We are so proud of what you’ve accomplished! Best wishes for starting next chapter of your life!
We wish you much happiness and success. We are so proud of you. Congratulations Nicole!
Love, Mom, Dad, Isa and Kodi
With Love, Dad, Mom, and Eric
YOU ARE AMAZING! And, I know that you will continue to do amazing things as this next chapter of your life unfolds. I am so proud of you!
We Love You, Mom, Dad and Matthew
NIKOLAI MCFALL
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To our amazing Nikolai, Congratulations on achieving this milestone. You have worked diligently to achieve your double major and we could not be more proud of you. We know that you have the motivation and perseverance to achieve anything you set your mind to, and we wish you the best. Muchos besos y abrazos hoy y siempre. We love you.
Dad, Mom, Mami Margocha, Tia Yany, Francisco and Chantal
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Liv Hauserman
Paige Elizabeth VanSickle
Payton McCall Moore
I could not be more proud of you. You are an amazing womanwho will do great things! The world is ready and waiting for you.
You have always made us proud. Now comes the proudest moment of all. May you continue to achieve your dreams. Remember always Go Blue.
I am so proud of you! From the day that you were born, I knew you would do wonderful things. Don’t ever forget how special you are. Congratulations!
Love you to the moon and back, Mom
Love, Mom, Dad, Bri, Geba and Grandpa
I love you, Mama
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Rachel Eisner
Rachel Gordon
Rebecca Julia Mendel
Congratulations Rachel! We are so proud of the amazing person you’ve become and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
Congratulations Rachel! We are all so proud of you!!
Big B, Rebbe J, Becca.. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Jacob
Love always, Mom, Dad, Lia and Freddie
Forever Go Blue xoxo The Fam
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Konrat Pekkip
Kori Scott Congratulations Kori! We are exceptionally proud of you and all you have accomplished at University of Michigan & Ross Business School. You are a trailblazer, & you have changed the path for those who will follow you. Go Blue! Love, Dad, Mom, Kourtney & Kennedi
Never underestimate the power of a Pekkip!!! Dear Konrat, all of the time you showed us that you were in a leading position. Even at the University of Michigan you continued to always be a step ahead. Keep going... We all love you and we are proud of you. Ahmet, Simone & Cem-Perry Pekkip
Leah Hardy
LIANA RENEE SMALE You’ve had a wonderful Michigan journey, Liana. We are so proud that you stayed true to yourself while finding a path that has meaning to you. We love you and can’t wait to witness your next journey. Love, Ma, Da, and Ka - Forever Go Blue!
Congratulations! You brightened our lives the day you came into our world and now it’s time for the world to be brightened as you forge ahead in your new endeavors. Love, Mom, Mike, Nina, Ethan, Matt & Preston
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My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Jordan Adam Barker
Kate Lytchakov
Katie Weber
We are all so proud of all your hard work and accomplishments. Knowing all your dreams will come true!
“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember...that nothing...worth knowing can be taught” O.Wilde Very proud of you and wishing you best of luck!
Congratulations, Katie! We’re so proud to welcome you to the family chapter of the Alumni Association!
Love, Mom, Marcus and Ethan
Love, Mom, Dad
Love, Mom, Dad, and Aunt Danika
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Kirsten Brinkmeier
Kyle Riebock
Larry Daniel Suprun
Congratulations on your U of M accomplishments. We are amazed and proud of you. Good luck in Med School!
We are so proud of you Kyle! Your future is so bright and we know you will change the world for the better. We will always be here for you.
Congrats, Larry! We are so proud of the man that you have become, and we know that there’s nothing that you cannot do in the future!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jon, Liz, and Cam
All our love, Dad, Mom, Jared and Max
Love you, Mom & Dad
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KONRAT PEKKIP
Luke Knowles
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” - Dr. Angela Davis To our changemaker Konrat, we wish you inspiring, challenging (because you can do it!) and fulfilling experiences for your future. We are very proud and love you dearly! Love, Mama, Lale & family
Congratulations Luke! We are incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished and we are excited for the adventures that await you! Go Blue! #Magnatious2020 Love always, Mom, Dad, Halle, and Jack
Luke Tracz
Madeline Simone
“ACCEPT NO ONE’S DEFINITION OF YOUR LIFE. DEFINE YOURSELF.” -Robert Frost Your today’s success is the beginning of tomorrow’s achievements. We are so proud of you, and look forward to seeing all you’ll accomplish as you begin this new adventure. We love you, Mom, Dad, Brian, Eric & Jovannay
Congratulations Madeline! We are so proud of you and your many accomplishments at UM. We can’t wait to see what is in store for your next adventure! Love,
Mom, Dad, Olivia & Mia
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Shukan
Yaxun Jing
Congratulations!!! The First Wolverine from our Family, You have accomplished the most important Milestone of your life. It has been a roller coaster ride, sometimes difficult. But, you made it possible with sheer dedication and hard work. God Bless you. Love, Baa, Dada, Shagun, Mummy & Pappa.
Congrats on your outstanding and super achievement our son. For us you have always been the number one. We are so proud that you are a graduate now. All the best for your bright and prosperous future! Love, Mom and Dad
Amanda Rose Sivin We are so proud of you!We know you have loved your life at Michigan. Now it’s time to live your other dreams and do what makes you happy.You can achieve everything you want. Good luck in Law school! love life, be you, and know we are always here for you. Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, and Maggie
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NABIL MARCUS MUALLEM Noble, That’s who you are. A fully fledged Wolverine, triumphant over everything life threw in your face. Stronger than ever, and the best is yet to come. We are so proud of your achievements and more so of your resilience. Congratulations! Much Love, Mom, Dad, Sari and Fadi
OLIVIA We are so proud of everything that you have accomplished and achieved! Go forth and change the world and forever Go Blue! We love you! Love, Mama and Appa, your sisters and your pups
Samantha Gellert Congratulations Sam! We are so incredibly proud of you. Live your dreams and do what makes you happy. Follow your heart, believe in yourself, be kind, dream HUGE, and GO BLUE! Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Adam, Ozzie and Otis
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Matthew Wolfgram
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Michelle Phillips Michelle, We are so very proud of you! You have had a wonderful college experience, including your time at the Michigan Daily! We love you and can’t wait for you to help Mickey in Burbank! Go blue! Peace out! Love, Mom, Dad, Marion, Phoebe, Henry, George
You have brightened our lives since the day you were born. We are so proud of you and celebrate all that you have accomplished. Congratulations Matthew! Go Blue! "Let nothing dim the light that shines from within. " -Maya Angelou Love you, Dad, Mom & Evan
RYAN ALFORD Congratulations Ryan! Two Bachelor of Science Degrees in four years! We are so proud of you! This will be a most unusual year to remember. We love you, Mom, Dad, and Caroline (class of 2017)
University of Michigan
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Class of 2020
My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Lucie
Melanie B. Smith
Miriam Francisco
Congratulations Lucie! We could not be more proud of you and all of your hard work! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Go Blue!
Words alone cannot express how proud our entire family
We’re enormously proud of you, Miriam!
is of you & the fantastic person you’ve become! I am especially excited to have been part of your journey, and can’t wait to watch you succeed and thrive-you deserve only the best! Congratulations, Melanie!
Love, Mom and Dad
Love, MOM xoxo
With All Love, Mom and Papa
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Paris Atavia Parker
Riley Jordan Schwartz Gideon
Ryan Robert Goniwiecha
Congratulations Paris! We’re extremely proud of the efforts and accomplishments throughout your journey. Keep up the awesome job!
Love you forever more, Mom and Dad
We are so proud of the amazing person you have become. We can’t wait to see what is next!
We Love You, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Ryan! We are so proud of the incredible person you have become! We can’t wait to see where life will take you next! Go Blue!
Love always, Mom and Dad
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Sansara Deshpande
Noelle Noelle, we are so proud of your accomplishments and of the inspiring young woman you’ve become. You are intelligent, ambitious, compassionate and beautiful. We couldn’t be blessed with a more wonderful daughter. Congratulations. Get ready for a bright future ahead! We Love You, Mom, Dad & Alexis
Sansara, we are so proud of you on this great day. Greet the future with anticipation, dream big and work hard. Remember your roots, manners, and the way home. The tassel was worth the hassle! #2020 Love you, Mom, Dad, Gita, Grandparents & Scooby
Selin Levi Congratulations on your triple major graduation! We are very proud of you! Follow your dreams.
With Love, Mom, Dad, & Defne
SHAWNT BAZIKIAN Shawnt you’ve made us all proud! Congratulations! Live life to the fullest and give it nothing but your best. The journey of life brings both challenges and chances. May you carry your spirit to snatch the chances and beat the challenges. Love you, Dad, Mom, Sebouh
University of Michigan
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Class of 2020
My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Reece Meyhoefer
Reed Meyer
Riley Maher
Just give up, because in this life, you can’t win... yeah, you can try, but in the end you’re gonna lose, because the world’s run by the Man. Congrats anyway!
Congratulations Reed! We are so proud of you and know this is the first of many big accomplishments. We look forward to all of the wonderful things your future holds!
You are the embodiment of Leaders and Best! How exciting for you to be attending Ross next year. I am proud of you and your many accomplishments!
Love, Mom, Dad, Geena & Tatum
Love, Mom, Dad and McKenna
Love, Mom
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Ryan Slinger
Samantha Goldstein
Sarah Avery
Congratulations Ryan! We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for your experiences at Michigan and with your DTD brothers. Looking forward to your next chapter at Loyola Law School! Love, Mom, Dad & Owen
Samantha, Way to Go Blue! We are so proud of you and all you have achieved. You were born to be a Michigan Wolverine!
We love you! Dad, Mom & Nat
We are so very proud of you, and excited to see where your next adventure takes you. Love you to the moon and beyond. Congratulations!
Love, Mum, Dad & Forrest
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Class of 2020
My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Sari Wald Grossman
Shea Carponter Broderick
Sidney Lieberman
Grateful. Proud. Inspired. You have exceeded our expectations ten-fold. Congratulations! Our desire was to raise a kind, bright daughter... Jackpot! Your light illuminates all that is good and right. Shine On, Sari, Shine On!
Congratulations! We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing human you’ve grown into, and couldn’t love more the unique human you’ve always been. From Minnesota to Philly, Raleigh to Michigan, and New York to Chicago to Italy… keep dancing your way through life. Your talent, intelligence and com-
Every milestone of your life you have made us very proud and the journey continues. Congratulations and cherish the memories as you create new ones.
passion will take you wherever you want to go.
Love you more, Mom and Dad
Much love, Mom and Dad
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Sky van den Broek
Sofia Anna Lotsoff
Sophie Mordini
We’re so proud of you and very excited for you to embark on your next chapter. Have fun and laugh a lot! Congratulations!
We are so proud of all the hard work you’ve done since you were a baby, now graduating from Michigan and heading on to Northwestern! You’re amazing !
Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Go Blue!
Love, Mom, Dad, Riley, Shea & Tabor
We love you sweetheart, Mama, Daddy & Ava
Love, Mom and Dad
We love you! Mom, Dad, Jessa, Natalie and Francesca
University of Michigan
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Class of 2020
My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Shayna Lutz
Steven Waganfeald
Thomas James Swiderski
Congratulations, Shayna! We are so proud of how you maximized your Michigan experience—academically, athletically, & socially. We wish you all the happiness you deserve as you start your career in Chicago. Forever Go Blue!
Seems like only yesterday you started college, now here we are at graduation. We couldn’t be prouder! Now go change the World one Student at a time Mr. Waganfeald.
Congratulations on your achievements! Thomas, we are so proud of the person you have grown to be! May God’s Blessings guide you to accomplish your goals throughout the coming years! “Work hard or don’t work at all.” ~Walter Payton
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Tyler Swink
Zachary Boehm
Zachary Zwerin
Congratulations Tyler!! We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become! Time to celebrate all your hard work and accomplishments!!! Can’t wait to see what your bright future has in store for you!!!!
Congratulations Zach on a job well done! We are so proud of you and your many accomplishments. Stay loyal, brave and strong. Shine your light!! We Can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds.
Congratulation Zach! We are so very proud of you! We know you will do Great things! Love You to the Moon & Back and Back again to Infinity and Beyond.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Jordanna, Ethan, and Naomi
Love Always, Mom, Dad, Austin, &Kaley
Love Always! Mom& Dad
Love Always, Dad, Mom, Zander and Sally
Love Always, Mom, Samantha, Olivia, Bear & Charlie
Love, Mom, Dad, & Amanda
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University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Adam C. Brown
Ahmad Fayyad
Alex Alajbegovic
Congratulations Ahmad on your outstanding achievements. We are so proud of the man that you have become. You are destined for greatness! We love you G, to infinite & beyond
We are so proud of the baby of the family, who isn’t really a baby anymore. The sky is the limit and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. Congratulations Alex!
Love, Your Family
We love you! Mom, Dad, Andrea, Katarina
I am so proud of you for not only graduating but for setting a goal and accomplishing it. Your courage, brilliance, and independence are rare and should always be celebrated. With Love, Dad
PHILLIP R. ZACHARY Congratulations Phillip on your Michigan graduation. We are so proud of your hard work and the great friends you’ve made. Excited for your next journey. Love, Mom and Dad
University of Michigan
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Class of 2020
My Baby’s Graduating University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Sydnee Cohen
Sydney Lash
Sydney Rose Grant
Congratulations to my sweet daughter! You have blossomed into such a wonderful lady. We wish you love and happiness. On to the next exciting chapter of your life!!!
We are beyond proud of you and are so excited to watch your amazing journey continue to unfold! “Promise me that you will always remember: you’re braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”-A.A. Milne We love you and wish you continued success!
Even though you are wearing PINK in the picture - BLUE was always your favorite color. We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation!
Love, Mom and Paul
Love, Mom, Dad, Zoë, Noah & Lacey
Love, MOM and DAD
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
University of Michigan Class of 2020
Sydney Yormack
Vincent Boscheratto
Zoie Chang
We are incredibly proud of you! We wish you happiness and success as you begin your next chapter. Congratulations!
We closed our eyes for but a moment and suddenly a man stood where a boy used to be. Congratulations Vincent!
Congratulations Sweetie! We are so proud of you. You are soon to begin a new chapter in life. Live your dream, and be you. You can achieve everything you want.
We love you very much, Mom, Dad, Derek and Ryan
Love, Mom & Dad
Love you dearly, Mom and Dad
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CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZENEGGER
Christopher, you are the man! You are one of the kindest, smartest, funniest, most loving humans on the planet. What an impressive young man you have become. We couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Katherine, Christina & Patrick
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Maya Goldman Arya Naidu Katherina Sourine Amara Shaikh Reece Meyhoefer Danyel Tharakan Rohan Kumar Abigail Takas Andrea Perez Balderrama Kelsey Pease Becky Portman Casey Tin Akaash Tumuluri Catherine Nouhan Jorge Cazares Tess Garcia Ian Harris Jacob Kopnick Remy Farkas Amir Basha Alexis rankin
Shira Zisholtz Eli Rallo Finntan Storer Matt Harmon Chand Rajendra-Nicolucci Benjamin Katz Verity Sturm Michelle Phillips Maeve O’Brien Bailey Johnson Ashley Zhang Danielle Pasekoff Sonia Lee Michael Russo Alice Tracey Robert Wagman Lilly Hanson Nathan Gupta Max Kozlowski Lena Yang
Alana Valko Manda Villarreal Molly Shulan Alexa DeFord Hayley Danke Courtney O’Beirne Claire Dickerson Mackenzie King Sophia friedman Maya Tinoco Ellery Benson Morgan Locke Jessica Peterkins Alexandra Plosch Sophia Cloherty Charde Madoula-Bey
Jake Karalexis Brielle Bonetti Erica Edwards
Colleen Hillard Nathan Slaven Natasha Pietruschka
Thanks for all your hard work, Congratulations Seniors!
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The best classes I took, people I met, places I ate, and memories I’ll never forget...
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