Dear Class of 2020

Its crazy to think how much time has passed. I keep thinking that it was only yesterday when daddy forced us outside together until we got along. How far we have come from that in a seemingly short amount of time. Now we are all grown up and finishing college! Granted you are going to more school but nevertheless we will both begin to live as adults very soon. I am so proud of you, congratulations for graduating!

We love you and are so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished!

Rise up this mornin'

Smiled with the risin' sun

Three little birds

Pitch by my doorstep

Singin' sweet songs

Of melodies pure and true

Saying', (this is my message to you)

I Love you with all my heart, Dad

Congratulations! I am so proud of you! You did it! Success is ahead of you.

Love,

Tu tía favorita. ❤️

Congratulations darling!! We are so proud of your accomplishments!! We wish you success in all your future endeavors.

Love you tons,

Amma, Nanagaru and Sruti

We are so proud of you.

Emma, Angela, and Nader Sharifi

We are all so happy to share in the excitement of your graduation day, and so very proud of you.

This is not how we pictured your graduation going, but you sure are the strong, resilient, creative person we always imagined you would grow to be.

Prayers and blessings on your graduation and for your future.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Nelly, & April

Congratulations on this milestone accomplishment of earning your bachelor's degree! You have always had a sharp and inquisitive mind and exceptional artistic skill! There is no doubt that you will succeed in whatever career path you choose. We are very proud of you and wish you the best as you enter the world of work. We love you!

:) The Gaede Family

Craziest graduation year ever.

The UCSC alumni community is here for you.

Stay strong!

Muchas felicidades y éxito en tu carrera, te mandamos un fuerte abrazo.....es el triunfo de tu dedicación y esfuerzo

Bendiciones 🤗🤗

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”

Alan Watts

Congratulations, Wylie! This journey has come to an end and the next is awaiting you. As with everything in life, you have met the challenges of the past four years with grace, perseverance, and hard work. It is these qualities that will bring you continued success in whatever the future holds.

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see where your next adventure will bring you.

Love and Peace,

Mom, Dad, and Aimee

You are so ready for this next phase of your life, and we'll always support you as you chase as many dreams as you wish.

Love,

Mom, Dad & Nicole

With so much love today and always,

Mom, Dad, Michael and David

You did it! We know you’re going to do great things!!

Congratulations!

I am so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments and I can't wait to see what your bright future holds. Thank you for not only being a life-long role model, but a sister. I love you always. <3

Xoxo,

Kaylee Palko

  We wish your dreams take you to the best places you heart has always aspired to!

Congratulations on your graduation.. virtual hugs and kisses .. 😘👍🎉

Love,

The Reyes Family

Satwinder Hundal

Long Island,NY

We are sure you will be successful.

Love,

Susan and Richard

Uncle Tom and Aunt D.

p.s. I choose this picture because I love it and you are my superhero!

Neil Coates, I’m so proud of you congratulations from your big cousin.

The time you spent at Santa Cruz and the Values you learn are going to give you a right direction in your carrier.

On your great day of Graduation l and Sukhi and Hundal family wish you a lot of Success and Happy life.

Your Mamaji

Dr. Hundal

Although you're the youngest in the family, your accomplishments have always been amazing. Aubry and I cannot wait to see how far you continue to go after UCSC. We love you so much and cannot wait to have more time with you!

Love always,

Your favorite sister and niece!

The world is yours! There is no doubt, you will all do amazing things!

Neil Coates you Rock! I am so proud of you, my #1 Nephew and College Graduate:) I know you will make a positive impact on society with your insightful and caring ways. Keep up the good work, keep learning, explore the world and have FUN! Enjoy and treasure this moment in time to celebrate YOU! I celebrate you and I wish you the best always. ~ Love, Aunt Julie

We are so proud of you! In some ways it seems like Yesterday when you were a little girl carrying “Bear” around. Love you, my princess. Uncle Marc

We are all so proud of your academic and personal accomplishments! With your huge heart and passion for social justice you will do amazing things in a world that needs you.

Lots of love,

Aunt Madelaine, Uncle Marc and Cornelia

Who would have thought...a young man from NJ, working his butt off in school and getting into the Univ of CA Santa Cruz... and going there to study AstroPhysics..!

You have taken your dream to a level no Dowicz has ever attained..!

I am so proud of you!

Best of luck with your PHD at Irvine and tell Elon I said ‘Hey.’

Love you my man...!

Dad

Now, more than ever, we need all your brilliant minds and compassionate souls. Your sacrifices (by no choice of your own) this year are great and probably leave you feeling unsettled, please know that your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. We celebrate all of you and your accomplishments - you did it!! Take the torch and keep it burning, you have an opportunity to make a change like no other graduating class in history. We are sad that we are not able to gather and celebrate "YOU" as a community but know that we are all behind you as you begin your life outside of school. We want to end this message congratulating our daughter Sara. She set goals and accomplished them - graduating in less than 3 1/2 years. Sara, you rock!! We know your passion for the environment, our global community, and the injustices we experience is your impetus for your future success. Congratulations to you and your classmates!!

Wooooohooooo... congratulations on your graduation!

We are so proud of you! May your dreams always be big and your worries small.

There is no limit to your AWESOMENESS! Live big!

Bettadapurs

I am so very proud of all you have accomplished!! You have such a warm & compassionate heart and still remain

strong & independent. I look forward to what I know, will be continued great things from you.

Love you always...Aunt Mary

We are so proud of your accomplishments and excited for you, Congratulations !!!

The Sorrentino's

Go Slugs! And congratulations to the UCSC Class of 2020!

Congratulations on achieving your hard earned goals and the satisfaction of knowing that perseverance is always rewarded. Alexis, you have always been our quiet, gentle shining star! I love sharing your curiosity of the world and celebrating the immense variety of life that surrounds us. We, as human beings, are called to be good stewards of the life that has been created and abounds on earth. I know you and others will carry the baton into the future of our great country and uphold the values and principles on which it was founded. You and others will have the responsibility to safeguard our country and realize our nation is unique to any other in the world.

Alexis, we are so proud of your achievements and talents and steadfast character. We know you will use them wisely to succeed in life in the midst of the many challenges that will inevitably come along.

Enjoy this season in your life and God bless you as you go forth...

The Holland Family

Congratulations!! 🥳FRIDA SALGADO

Graduation is an exciting time, but also the beginning of new adventures to explore. We know, a lot a doors will open for you because you well deserve it. In life, nothing comes easy and you proved that by working hard to reach your dreams.

We are so proud of you!!

Wish you the best in life!!

YOU DID IT!!

With all our love,

Steve, Araceli, Kenya & Dylan

To my dearest daughter Francim R. Aguilar, June 5, 2020

It’s a special moment and a once In a lifetime achievement that you’re graduating at a tough time when we’re all experiencing a pandemic “Covid-19” a time for Quarantine/ Social Distancing, but I believe in my heart that there will be better days coming ahead. It will take some time, & there’s always hope. We’ll all hang in there and we’ll just keep believing for a brighter future.

Congratulations on your UC Santa Cruz 2020 Graduation! We’re thrilled to be celebrating with your Virtual Graduation, as you move on to your next big adventure. You’ve accomplished so much. We’re all proud of you and wish you the best of luck! It wasn’t always easy, that you worked hard and maintained a good attitude. With your strong determination and positive outlook, it look great that you will get you far where you want to go.

Now there’s a whole new world full of possibilities now that is open for you. We wish you the best of luck moving forward. You’ve made us so proud. Good luck on your next educational journey of Physician Assistant! This Medical career path you chosen & had decided to continue, we’ll be there to support you as long as we can. My advice for you as you as a college graduate, whatever you do, never stop learning, exploring, growing and challenging yourself to be your best.

Always remember that there’s no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself. You’re in all our proudest and happiest thought and in our most caring, heartfelt prayers & blessing. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure!

Once Again, Congratulation to everyone of UCSC 2020 Batch on this Special Graduation!!!!

With love and pride today and always. We love you so much! Hugs and kisses!

‘Dad‘ Stiivi Aguilar

All of our love,

Mommy, Nathan, Samantha and Daichi

Love,

Your cousins Melissa, Stephie, and Erica

We are extremely proud of you and all that you've achieved while at UCSC! We wish you success and happiness in everything you attempt in your life ahead! With your commitment to help others and to make the world a more just and better place, we know you'll do amazing things!

All our love,

Mom, Dad, and Ross

We are so proud of you on the occasion of your graduation from college. This is a significant milestone, and a springboard to your future.

You, like your peers are facing some of the greatest challenges this country has ever seen. But you have faced many challenges and changes in your life before, and you've always found a way to adapt and prosper. And no doubt, you will this time too.

We send you much love, and hope for a satisfying, purposeful, and joyful life.

And, as always, we are very proud and happy to be your parents.

Love, Mom and Dad

UC Santa Cruz Class of 2020…it seems like a flash of time that the beautiful baby I could hold in one arm has now grown into such an extraordinary young man graduating from university.

Wow, your academics: Pre-Law, Deans List, Phi Beta Kappa, scholarships, mock trial and an elite lacrosse goalie…so impressive!

And as if that weren’t enough, you possess the most wonderful attributes of a delightful sense of humor, kindness of heart, steadfast sense of justice and equality, an amazing artistic talent and the beautiful radiance you project that just draws people to you…truly exquisite personal qualities.

Now, your journey will continue at UC Hastings School of Law this fall and beyond that in your life and career to achieve amazing things.

Si se puede, mijo! Spencer, I love you with all my heart. Congratulations, Dad.

God Bless.

Love you,

Your Ma

God Bless.

Love you,

Your Ma

Debbie & Ed Stevens

Love,

Dad, Mom, Jordan, and Cookie

Best of luck as you venture out into the world.

Bachelor of Arts in Film And Digital Media with concentration in Production.

Your family is so proud of you. This is your moment. We love you! Your dream is Our Dream! Congratulations!

❤️ Dad, Mom, Seth and Sarah

All the best to you in your pursuits, hopes and dreams!

We are beyond proud of you 1. for working hard to achieve your goals 2. for serving as such an amazing role model for your family. You have proven time and time again how capable and independent you are in spite of adversities. Your drive inspires us all to aspire for this bigger than ourselves. Your journey is just beginning and we fully intend to be there with you, supporting and cheering you on, every step of the way. We love you endlessly! Congratulations, grad.

Over the years we have stood behind you and encouraged you on your journey for more knowledge. You have succeeded in wanting more out of life even if it meant going against the crowd. You bravely took a leap towards your own future knowing one way or another you would complete it. You are a huge example of what can be done through hard work. We look forward to seeing you continue on your path into the bright future that lays ahead of you. Even though we’ve missed having you close by it has been quite an experience to see you grow socially, scholastically and as a person into a very accomplished young woman. We look at you with pride knowing that there is nothing you can’t do. Although, we don’t get to see you make that walk up onto the stage and receive that diploma just know that you’ve done it with your own perseverance and no one can take that away from you

You DID it! I am so proud, but then I've always been proud of you, so this is nothing new. You have developed into a person I admire, for your intelligence, for your quiet wisdom, for your humor, for your belief in your self, and for the love you show those in your life. You are authentically you! Congratulations on your achievement and I can't wait to see what is next for you.

I love you,

Amy

All our love, Mom & Dad

Mom, Dad & Emma

We are SO PROUD OF YOU and all you do and stand for. You are amazing and beautiful. Now get out there and kick a**!!

LOVE YOU!

Melinda & Paul

Congratulations!! I am so proud of everything you have accomplished so far and I can’t wait for all the success you have coming your way. You deserve the best! Thank you for being you! I love you always! Your big sister :)

Love Mom, Dad & Miranda 😍