Graduation Goodbyes Class of 2023

Lynne Andre

The Wharton School Economics; Real Estate

Lynne,

We are cheering you on today as you graduate and we are honored to be a part of this special day! Nothing can stop you now. LAhere she comes! We love you so much and couldn’t be more proud!

Love, Mom & Dad

Griffin Addison

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Mechanical Engineering

Dear Gorgeous Golden Griffin, None of your accomplishments surprise us because you have always been extraordinary. We are exceedingly proud of the truly divine human you are. You have carried more burdens than most and have done so with grace, beauty, and enviable calm, all while succeeding splendidly. You are our rock, our brilliant light, and the best big brother any mother could wish for. The whole BoboGallaAddison family is so proud of you, and we love you infinitely. The world is lucky to have you!

Love, Mom & Quinn

Sasha Abena Atta Mills

College of Arts & Sciences Biology

Sasha,

We are so extremely proud of you and your many accomplishments! Keep on soaring and never peak!!! We love you so very much!

Da Mills Fam!!

Aida Akuyeva

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Networked & Social Systems Engineering

Dear Aida, YOU DID IT!!! We’re so proud of you and what you have accomplished. You can achieve whatever you want in life. All you have to do is believe that you can. Chase your dreams. Never stop trying. Never stop learning. Congratulations on your graduation. May you live a proud life. We love you so much!

With love, Mom, Dad, Emma & Antonia

Marian Elisa

Alcantara Hamilton

College of Arts & Sciences Philosophy Politics & Economics

Our baby girl we are so proud of you!!! From the moment you arrived you have brought such happiness and joy into our lives. You are so kind and giving and your beautiful smile lights up anybody’s day. Your accomplishments are a product of your dedication and persistence.

You are a shining star with a beautiful future ahead. We celebrate you today and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We love you with all our hearts.

Love, Your Family

Pranav Anand

College of Arts & Sciences

Congrats, Pranav!

YOU DID IT! We are SOOOO proud of who you are and just amazed at what you have achieved! Now go amaze the world! God bless you with all the very best things in life!

Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Vaishnav & Ozzy

Sophie Apfel

College of Arts & Sciences

East Asian Languages & Civilizations; Political Science

Congratulations, Sophie! We are so proud of you and everything you have achieved at Penn! You earned ALL of it. From DC to Philly and back (and beyond?) we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! Fighting!

Love, Mom, Dad, Isabel & Milo

Jay Allen

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science; History

Jay,

I’m so proud of you and your accomplishments! This milestone is just the beginning of many successes to come. Never stop believing in yourself! I will always believe in you, no matter what! Enjoy your special day, you have earned it! Your next adventure awaits and I’m excited to see where it takes you. No matter where you go, I will always be in your heart and will always love you very much!

Congratulations!

Love, Mom

Mahaa Ayub

College of Arts & Sciences

Neuroscience

Theodora Alexandra Athanitis

College of Arts & Sciences

Criminology; Psychology

Congratulations! Your determination and hard work has paid off. Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. May you reach the highest peak of success. We couldn’t be more proud of you.

Love you, Ba, Ma & Family

Dear Mahaa,

We are so proud of you and everything you have achieved. From SCH to UPenn to medical school, you have always worked hard to follow your dreams! We are so excited for everything you will achieve in the future and cannot wait for it. You make us so proud! We will always be supporting you and all your accomplishments.

Love you so much forever!!

Mama, Papa & Hassan

Vikram Balasubramanian

College of Arts & Sciences

The Wharton School Philosophy; Science

Congratulations,Vikram! You have worked incredibly hard to get here and you deserve all the recognition that comes with it. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. We love you. Mom, Dad & Shreya

Erin Bass

The School of Nursing Nursing

Erin,

Well done! Thankful that we get to walk beside you in this journey. We hope you graduate with pride in a job well done, friends and life experiences to last you a lifetime, and knowledge that you are amazing!

Love you bunches, Mom, Dad & Kyle

Tejaswi Bhavaraju

College of Arts & Sciences

The Wharton School Cinema & Media Studies; Statistics

Dear Teju,

Bringing you up has been such a joy and we are so excited for our cutie jujju munni to become his own person in this world. The years have gone by so quickly but we will always cherish all the beautiful memories that we have made together as a family. This is a moment of deep pride and gratitude for us. You have such big dreams, pursue every single one of them with all your heart and mind. Stay passionate and stay focussed.

Love, Mummy, Nanavu & Anna

Sydney Chanen

College of Arts & Sciences Biology

Cheers to you, Sydney!!!

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations. We love you so much.

Sahiba Baveja

The Wharton School Finance; Health Care Management

Dearest Sahiba, Congratulations! Words cannot express how very proud we are of you. Your hard work, commitment, and dedication has been exemplary throughout your life. May you continue to shine as you move on and move up in the world. You are our shining star! With love and best wishes for a future filled with much success, laughter & great friendships.

Love, Mom, Dad , Nanaji, Nanima & Dadi

Benjamin Breach

The Wharton School Business; Finance

Congratulations on such an incredible achievement, BEN!

We are so proud of the amazing person you have become, and all that you have accomplished! Keep following your passions and stay true to yourself. We LOVE you tons and will ALWAYS be your biggest fans!

Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren & Olivia

Frederick Chang

College of Arts & Sciences Biology; Chemistry

Fred,

Congratulations! We are so incredibly proud of all that you have achieved and the person you have become. Your graduation is an achievement that represents years of hard work and dedication. We have no doubt that you’ll go on to accomplish even greater things in the future. Always remember that we’re here for you and cheering you on at every step of your journey.

We love you so much!

Mom, Dad & Justin

Bailey Campbell

The Wharton School Marketing; Analytics

Bailey, Twenty-two years of pure joy. We couldn’t be prouder to be your family. Always be true to yourself, live life to the fullest, grab all the happiness you can, stay humble and never lose your sense of humor or purpose. Be kind and gentle with yourself and others.

We love you more, Forever and a day.

Mom, Dad, Omi, Opa from above, Shannon, Trever & all the furry, feathered and scaled in our house

Srineeth Challa

Dear Srineeth,

Congratulations on your graduation!

We are extremely proud of you. May your every wish and desire come true, and you get all the success and happiness you deserve! Stay happy, stay safe, stay humble, and be kind.

Love you, Mom, Dad & Aakash

Letitia Chan

College of Arts & Sciences Biochemistry; Biophysics; MS in Chemistry

Congrats and celebrate! We are so proud of your perseverance, hard work and achievements! Don’t stop learning, loving life & making memories. The BEST is yet to come. We love you from Australia to Singapore and to the USA.

The CHAN-family in NJ.

Elliott Cherry

The Wharton School Finance; Business Analytics Elliott,

Congratulations! The world is at your fingertips. May you be surrounded by good health, love, and many Philly sports championships! Fly like the Eagles, kid!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Myles

Matthew Chung

College of Arts & Sciences Economics

Dearest Matthew, CONGRATS on your Graduation!!!

We are so proud of not only your accomplishments but also the man that God is shaping you to be. As you embark on the next phase of your journey, continue to WORK HARD, KNOW that WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH and TRUST that God has a great plan for you!!

Daddy, Mommy & Ashley

Matthew Cornell

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Computer & Information Science

Congratulations, Matthew!

Rockin’ the red and blue for nearly 20 years. From two to twenty-two, you have made us proud every single day; as proud as we can be. Keep up the great work and keep smiling! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Mitchell

Gabrielle Culbreath

College of Arts & Sciences

Psychology

Dearest Gabby, VENI, VIDI, VICI - CONGRATULATIONS!

It seems like just yesterday you were a STAR student at Little Miracles. It is such a pleasure and privilege to watch you grow and blossom. Whether in the classroom, on the dance stage, or the rugby playing field, your grit & determination radiate. You are an amazingly beautiful, young womaninside and out. We are so proud of you! Follow your dreams and continue to shine brightly!

Love you forever & always, Mom, Dad, Holland, Neil, Joey, Maxi & Lilly!

Eli Cohen

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Congratulations, Eli!

We are so very proud of you and your achievements at Penn. May you rise to every occasion, remain enthusiastic about every opportunity, and approach each challenge as a new adventure. Never lose faith in yourself. We believe in you and the incredible future you have ahead of you. Our hope is that health, happiness and success continue to follow you. May you always exemplify the credo “Justice to the stage; credit to the University.”

Love, Mom, Dad & Jake

Cloe Cho

College of Arts & Sciences

History of Art Cloe,

We’re so proud of you!

You truly amaze us in so many ways. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in grad school.

Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad & Gavin

Darrion

Shouchuan Chen

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Mechanical Engineering

Dear Darrion,

Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you! We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining SpaceX to build starships – a childhood dream coming true! Remember that the sky is not the limit – your aspirations and determination will take you far beyond.

Darrion, we can’t wait to watch you soar to new heights and make a difference in the world. We’ll always be here to support and cheer you on.

With all our love and pride, Mom, Dad & Hubert

Karynton Crawford

The Wharton School Business

Congratulations!

You are a true gift to our family. You radiate pure magic in everything that you do and to everyone that you know. God has truly made you to harness greatness for the world to see. You are an amazing daughter, sister, friend who is worthy of celebrating! We are so proud of you always!

Love you so much!

Mom, Dad, Kamie, Victoria, Milon, Kenadi, Kendal & Grandma

College of Arts & Sciences Economics

Congratulations, Brittany! We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments. You are a beautiful, brilliant, young woman and we are excited to cheer you on to your next adventure in London at King’s College in the fall. Love you! Mom & Dad

Anne Curran

College of Arts & Sciences History

Chloe L. Daniel

College of Arts & Sciences

Health & Societies

Dear Anne,

Congratulations! I am so proud of all of your accomplishments and the young woman that you have become. Best of luck with your future endeavors!

Love, Mom

Margaret Dunn

College of Arts & Sciences English; Classical Studies

We are so proud of you and all of the hard work and accomplishments that you have achieved for the past four years. You have become an amazing beautiful young woman. We are cheering you on for all of your future endeavors and goals. We are your number #1 FANS!!!

Love, Dad, Mom & Olivia

Caylen David

College of Arts & Sciences

Cinema & Media Studies

Congratulations to a very special young man! We are so proud of you, your achievements, and the amazing person you are, so be proud of yourself as well! Take time to see how far you’ve come, the accomplishments you’ve made, and appreciate all you’ve given to be where you are. We’ve always seen this strength, use it and keep moving forward on your path. Just remember that no matter where this journey may take you, our love will always follow.

Love you so much, Mom, Dad, Claudi, Casie & Ma

Anisha Devas

The Wharton School Healthcare Management; Finance

Dear Anisha,

Congratulations! We are so proud of the amazing, beautiful young woman you have grown into. We are blessed to have you. Continue to be yourself and follow your heart, and we are confident that you will achieve anything that you set your mind to. Keep smiling and singing, our ROCK STAR. Above all, always be happy.

All of our love, Mom, Dad & Karina

Ava Dove

College of Arts & Sciences History

Congratulations!

Dear Margaret, Congratulations! We are so proud of you on your college graduation. We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Teddy

We are so proud of all your hard work and for the wonderful young woman you have become. Believe in your dreams and go do amazing things. We are right there with you. We love you beyond measure. Mom, Dad & Zoe

Franny Davis

College of Arts & Sciences

English

Congratulations, Franny.

We are so proud of the person you have become.

As we have cheered you on during your academic life, we look forward to cheering you on during your “adult” life.

Love, Mom & Dad

Shelby Dugas

The Wharton School Finance; Strategic Management

Dear Shelby,

Congratulations on your incredible achievement! Graduating from The Wharton School is something to be very proud of. We are excited for your future and will always be your biggest fans. We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in both your personal and professional lives. As Shell did, it’s time to jump into adulthood! We will always be extremely proud of you and the incredible young woman you have become.

With all our love, Moms, Dad & Kayleigh

Noam Elul

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Computer Engineering; Robotics

Congratulations on your graduation, Noam! We are very proud of you! Wishing you happiness and fulfillment in everything you do.

With all our love, Mum, Dad, Deena & Daniel

Greg Yuze Qin Ferrey

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Dear Greg,

When you were born, you had such a special spark. Little did we know it would become such a multidimensional accomplished flame. Congratulations! We can’t wait to see your mark on the world; we already know it will be amazing!

Much love, Mum & Dad

John Faller

College of Arts & Sciences

Environmental Studies

Meeran Fehmi

School of Engineering & Applied Science Systems Engineering

Our dearest Meeran, Congratulations! We are super proud of you and all that you have achieved. Best of luck for all the accomplishments and adventures that await you!

Lots of love, Mama, Baba & Areesha

Thomas Fanelli

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Computer Science

Congratulations!! It has been amazing watching you grow from our little boy into the incredible man that you have become. You are about to embark on the next chapter of your life where greatness awaits.

We love you and are so proud!

Mom & Dad

Keyvan Farmanfarmaian

College of Arts & Sciences History

Sincerest congratulations.

Shine forth. New heights await you. You can achieve any goal. You have been a source of inspiration, and we are blessed to call you family.

We love you!

Mom, Dad & Lee

Ariana Ferire

The Wharton School Business Economics; Public Policy

Beautiful Ariana, Inside & out, impressive, smart sweet & kind. You had us at “hello.”

Congratulations to you! Reach for the stars they’re yours for the taking.

Thais & Chris xo

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead”

Nora Ephron

Taylor Fourticq

The Wharton School Finance; Legal Studies

YOU DID IT!

We are SO proud of all your accomplishments. Our beautiful baby girl is now all grown up and off our payroll! We are excited for what awaits you - we know it will be amazing. Cheers to you!

Lots and lots of love, Dad, Mom, Trey & Coco

Our beloved Keyvan, This happy day of your graduation brings much joy and many lovely memories for us. We celebrate your hard work and all that you have learned and achieved. We now look to the future and the new dreams you will follow, equipped with what you acquired in these cherished college years. We are proud of the wonderful young man that you have become and can not wait to see all the big things that you are going to accomplish!

Congratulations, Love you, Mummy & Baba

Rhys Floyd

College of Arts & Sciences Architecture

Rhys, congratulations!! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. The world awaits! We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. Just always remember your way back home.

Much love, Mom, Dad, Liam, Conor & Mackenzie

Ariana Freire

The Wharton School Business Economics & Public Policy; Management

Our dearest Ariana,

Congratulations on this magnificent milestone in your life! You have brought so much pride and joy to your family and we gladly share in the sweetness of your success. Our cups runneth over. May God continue to bless you, protect you, and guide you on a path that will bring you infinite joy and love in your life. On the dawn of new experiences and adventures, your family wishes you the best and will always be the wind beneath your wings.

Love, Mom, Dad, Hailey & Family

Hailie Goldsmith

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Dear Hailie, Congratulations on your graduation! I am so proud of you and I am overjoyed to celebrate you and all your wonderful achievements on this momentous occasion! I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Much love, peace, and happiness always,

xo Momma

Hannah Gross

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science; Spanish

CONGRATULATIONS! We are so excited for you and so proud of you. Graduating from UPenn is amazing and yet it’s just the beginning. You are an amazing young woman (and passionate, dedicated and talented). We hope you seek out and embrace new experiences, people and thinking, and cherish all the twisting roads that led you to today and all of your peeps who helped you get here. We are your biggest cheerleaders and will always have your back. Let’s celebrate!

Love, Mom, Dad & Lindsay

Jonathan Giuffre

The Wharton School Finance; Management

Our dearest Jonathan, You have always filled our hearts with love and pride. Congratulations to you and the choices you’ve made. Walk confidently into your next chapter. Thank you.

Always, always, Mom & Dad xoxo

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

Indya Izora Gettings

College of Arts & Sciences Political Science

Dear Indya,

We are so proud of you and all of your major accomplishments. We know your professional journey will be successful because you are determined and self motivated. Stay true to yourself and continue to strive for excellence.

Love, Mom, Dad & Mike

Daryn Rose Golub

School of Engineering & Applied Science Mechanical Engineering

Abigail Gringeri

College of Arts & Sciences Biochemistry

Congratulations, YOU did it! Your strength and determination have shone through every accomplishment, and hiccup, over the past four years. We couldn’t be more proud of the remarkable adult you have become.

Love always, Mom & Dad

William Anthony “AJ” Harkless

School of Engineering & Applied Science Systems Engineering

I’ve told you many times you couldn’t do anything to make me prouder of you or gain more of my love because you had it all at birth and before. Congratulations! Continue in the grace of God through Jesus Christ! More victories are ahead! — Dad

Since your arrival on Thanksgiving Day, I have always been thankful for you. Your determination has been an inspiration to the family. May the Lord bless and keep you, shine His face upon you, and be gracious unto you. I love you, — Mom

Alexa Grabelle

The Wharton School Management

Dear Alexa,

You certainly squeezed the most out of every single minute you spent at Penn. We’re so excited to see you take on NYC! Super proud & can’t wait to see what you do next. We love you today, tomorrow & always!

Love, Mom, Dad & Jordan

Daryn Rose,

Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions!

With love & much pride, Mom, Dad, Mikayla & Aidan

Sofia Graziano

College of Arts & Sciences Physics

Throwback to the first day of kindergarten. Your curiosity, tenacity and vivaciousness have flourished through the years and led you to this momentous achievement. May you always work hard; play harder; and live life to the fullest!

We love you, Dad, Mom, Simone & Baxter

The Wharton School Finance

From fine arts to finance Four years at Penn flew in a glance Studies intense, Greek life enjoyed We’re thrilled you will be soon employed Hurrah! Hurrah!

Love, Mom & Dad

Zoë Hay

College of Arts & Sciences

Hispanic Studies

You’re still the same sweet, smart girl you were on your first day of kindergarten. We couldn’t be prouder of you!! Congratulations!

Love, Mom & Dad

Kamille Houston

College of Arts & Sciences

English

Kami,

We are so proud of all that you have accomplished during your years at Penn! You have become an amazing woman with tremendous strength. Grandaddy would be so proud and appreciative of the love and support you give to Nana each day. We all love you and look forward to seeing what your next chapter brings!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kassidy, Kalani, Kyra, Kai & Nana

Elena Isasi Theus

College of Arts & Sciences

Biochemistry; Biophysics; Physics; Mathematics

Sofia Heller

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science

Dear Sofia,

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Congratulations to you!! We are always and forever here to love and support you. Enjoy this next chapter and continue to soar to new heights.

Love, Mama, Dada & Noah

Nate Hylton

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Congratulations! We are so proud of you; your endless accomplishments & the amazing young man you have become. ALWAYS by your side, through your many future endeavors and accomplishments, cheering you on along the way. Forever your # 1 Fans.

Love, Mom, Nalanie & Grandpa

Houston Jarvis

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science

Houston,

Congratulations on your pursuit and achievement of academic excellence! Your focus, determination, and perseverance have attributed to your high level of success, and we are so proud of you! You have ALWAYS been such a wonderful granddaughter, full of love and joy, and with a smile that makes anyone’s day brighter. We thank God that HE Blessed us with such a kind-hearted, beautiful, and intelligent granddaughter! We are beaming with pride and admiration for your graduation day! God Bless you and we love you to the moon and back, and back again!!!

Love, MaMa & Drandrad

Congratulations, Elena! You did it! It was very difficult, almost impossible, but you worked really, really hard and you got it. We are very proud of you and all of your results.

We love you!!!! Papá

Samantha Janower

College of Arts & Sciences Sociology

You did it! It’s been amazing to watch you through the adventure of the last four years and, incredibly, you’re off to pursue your dream of teaching. We couldn’t be happier or more proud of you.

We love you endlessly, Mom, Dad, Mikki & Ali

Caroline Jones

College of Arts & Sciences

Dear Caroline,

What an amazing, wonderful, and kind person you are. We are so happy to celebrate your accomplishments with you. Sit. Feast on your life.

We love you very much. xoxo Mom, Dad, Isabelle & Noel

Houston Jarvis

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science

“Those who don’t jump will never fly.”

- Author Unknown Houston, you have been flying since you were a little girl. Throughout your life, you never asked “why” but always asked, “why not?” That is a quality of a leader. Words cannot express how proud we are of you and your accomplishments! Your breathtaking beauty, brilliant mind, and calm but resolute disposition are your gifts from God, chosen with purpose and intention. So as you walk across that stage, hold your head high, knowing that you’re loved, celebrated, and highly favored! Congratulations, Houston! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Kennedi

Houston Jarvis

College of Arts & Sciences

Political Science

Houston, there are not enough words to describe how proud I am of my beautiful sister. I admire your strength, intelligence, and your perseverance. You are truly my inspiration. Congratulations on such an extraordinary achievement!

I love you always!

Kennedi

College of Arts & Sciences

Cinema & Media Studies; Communications

Congratulations! We still can’t believe you are standing where we once stood and our fathers before us! We couldn’t be any prouder of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Love, Mom, Dad, Spencer, Tori & Pebbles

Caroline Kaplan

Dear Caroline,

Congratulations on Graduation! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished.

We cannot wait to see what is next!

We love you, Mommy, Daddy & Teddy

Emily Kweit

College of Arts & Sciences

East Asian Languages & Civilizations; Political Science

Michael Kao

We are SO PROUD OF YOU, Mr. A the Great! Little did you know that you’d be graduating from Wharton 16 years after that photo!

We love you so much!!! xox

Dad, Mom & Savannah

Bennett Katz

College of Arts & Sciences

International Relations

How is it possible you are graduating college?

Congratulations on your big day!!!

We are so proud of you for all your amazing achievements during your time at Penn and the wonderful person you have become. Best of luck in Washington, D.C. and we are excited to see what comes next in your journey.

Your Loving Family

Jacob Keller

College of Arts & Sciences Biology; Philosophy; Science

Dear Jacob,

Congratulations! It has been amazing to see you forge your own path as you seek to build a better world. We are in awe of your creativity, passion for learning, kindness and willingness to try new things. We will always be there for you as you embark on your future endeavors and adventures.

We are so proud of you and love you very much!

With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Emma, Sean & Nico Alexander

Kerekes

College of Arts & Sciences Mathematics; Philosophy

A work in progress...

We never had any doubts. You make us so very proud.

We love you, Mom, Dad & Théa

This picture of you being the leader of our hike in Bryce Canyon seems like yesterday. Bennett, we are so proud of you. We are excited to watch and support you on your life’s path and journey after graduation. You are an amazing student, diver, boarder, brother, friend, and son. Congratulations on your degree from the University of Pennsylvania!

Love, Mom & Dad

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Dear Michael,

Forever be proud of how well you represented yourself and the University of Pennsylvania as a student athlete. Your hard work and determination is inspiring to all of us. Cheers to you, lifelong friendships, and your next chapter.

Love, Mom, Dad & Alayna

Chae Kim

College of Arts & Sciences Economics

Dear Chae,

Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of your journey from preschool to now, and can’t wait to see what the world awaits for you! You are such a smart girl, so never be afraid to confidently take a step towards your goals. Thank you for growing into the wonderful woman you are today — we are endlessly so proud of everything you do! Never forget that we will always be by your side, we love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad & Kathlyn

College of Arts & Sciences Biology

Congratulations, Alex!

We are so proud of the person you’ve become! Continue to stand tall while you pursue happiness and success throughout your life ahead.

All our love, Mommy, Daddy, Michael & James

Hunter Korn

The Wharton School Finance; Management Hunter,

We couldn’t be more proud of you! From the moment you stepped onto campus four years ago, you pursued exciting new challenges with energy, determination, poise, intelligence, and thoughtfulness.

You amazed us with your dedication and commitment to the Penn community, while at the same time being a dedicated friend and colleague and having a lot of fun along the way. Continue to dream big and set your sights high, as we know you can accomplish great things.

We love you, Mom, Dad, Drew, Lucas & your beloved Henry & Annie (Shmush and Beautiful).

Vishaal Kumar

School of Engineering & Applied Science Network & Social Systems Engineering

Dearest Vishaal,

Congratulations on your graduation. You have reached a great milestone in your life, so hold on to the moment. We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate graduation day with you. As you cherish the fruits of your hard work, we wish that success will follow you in everything that you do. We are super proud of you. May God bless you with good health and happiness always.

Love, Grandparents, Mom, Dad & Nishant

Nicole Kloss

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Congratulations, Nicki!

We are so incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished at Penn.

We wish you happiness and continued success on the next chapter of your life.

We love you so much and will always be here for you!

All our love, Mom, Dad & Sarah

Sharon Kuo

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

Congratulations!

We are incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We are honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the years to come. We will always be here to support you as you embark on this new chapter of your life. We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Henry & Yvonne

Ben Lawson

College of Arts & Sciences Economics; Mathematics

Gianna LaBella

We are so proud of you, what you have accomplished, and the unique, mature man you have become! Experience life to its fullest but remember who you are as you go! We love your quirky sense of humor, your use of the word “good” for everything, and even your brevity!!!

Love you to infinity and beyond!!

Mom, Dad & Elena

Nam Le

College of Arts & Sciences International Relations

Congratulations, Nam Le!

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have paid off! Good luck to the next chapter of your life! We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad & Viet

The School of Nursing

Gianna,

You have so much to be proud of. What a beautiful future you have ahead. Congratulations on all you have achieved! You are going to be a great nurse!

Love always, Mike, Erin, Michael, Maeve & Ronan

Tatjana Lechner

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Dear Tassi,

Congratulations! Our little Highflyer is ready to conquer the world! We are so proud of your academic achievements and even more that you always kept your cool, empathy and visions, even during challenging times and so far away from the family. You truly became a global citizen and we are your biggest fans. Keep on flying!

We love you, Bussis, Mama, Martin & Valeria

N Ha Grace Le

School of Engineering & Applied Science Computer Science

My lovely daughter, Congratulations on graduating! We are so proud of you. Our little girl is grown to be a beautiful and knowledgeable young lady with full sense of responsibility. Now that you’ve graduated, follow your heart and pursue your dream with all of your courage, and remember we’ll always be here with you and for you! More greatness on your way, sweetheart!

We love you so much!

Mom, Dad & Nguyen

Travis Legum

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Evan Light Rake

We are as proud of you as you are embarrassed about this ad. Happy Graduation!

We love you so much, Mom, Dad, Talia, Joey & Becca

Hannah Priscilla Lonser

College of Arts & Sciences Communications

Dear Hannah,

It’s so hard to believe four years have already passed! We continue to be amazed by your accomplishments and want you to know how proud we are of you. We know that you are ready to go out there and will succeed in whatever comes your way. Congratulations!

We love you so much

Mom, Dad, Sarah & Alicia

Caroline Magro

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Bioengineering

Carter Lynn

College of Arts & Sciences

Economics; Math; History Carter,

You did it — we’re so excited to celebrate your accomplishments! All those late nights studying, early morning classes, and hard work have paid off. Your determination throughout your time at Penn has been amazing to watch. Savor the memories — the friendships, the laughter, the personal growth (and Frisbee roadtrips) — these experiences have shaped you into the incredible person you are today. Congratulations! We’re so proud of you and look forward to your next chapter!

Love, Mom, Dad & Tabitha

Hats off to you, Caroline!

Congratulations on the Sonura Beanie and all that you have accomplished at Penn!

Good luck at NYU Med!

We love you!

Mommy, Daddy, Caitlin, Bentley & Diego

Congratulations, Travis! What you have achieved makes us all very proud. You have worked hard for this day and proved that anything is possible. We are overjoyed and admire all that you have accomplished. May you continue to excel in every aspect of your life. We can’t wait to see and be a part of your next “chapters” in life. Our love for you is deeper than the ocean and higher than any distant galaxy.

We cherish you! We love you!

Mom, Dad & Maddie

Sydney Lewis

College of Arts & Sciences

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Congratulations to Sydney Lewis and all of her amazing friends in the Class of 2023!!

You did it!!!!!!!!!!

Rowena Lu

School of Engineering & Applied Science Computer Science

Dear Rowena,

Congratulations! My little, smiling pretty baby girl. We are so proud of you and your wonderful accomplishment. You not only made a wonderful journey to explore the world and yourself but also opened our horizons. We are your biggest fans and will always love you and support you. Now, the world is waiting for you to make another miracle. My lovely wonder girl, a huge hug and kiss from mom and twin brother. We love you so much!

With love, Mom & Kevin

Micah Morris

College of Arts & Sciences

Urban Studies

Micah - Youngoneson,

We are so proud of you! You have journeyed from a fleet footed fearless little climber to a gifted gridiron soldier and now a graduate. Yes!! In life, like on the field your path has never been direct, but always entertaining and focused on the end-zone. Well kid, you have done it again. Savor THIS moment. Close your eyes commencement day to hear the loudest whooooooo hoooo that has ever come from heaven. Keep zigging, zagging and moving the line!

Love, Mommy, Wes & the Family

Markus Mak

The Wharton School

Markus,

It seems like yesterday you were just a baby. Now, you stand before us as an amazing Wharton graduate walking across the stage. Congratulations, you made it! We’re so proud of you for everything that you’ve accomplished. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and we wish you nothing but the best. Always know how much we love you and support you in all your endeavours. We look forward to cheering you on along every step of your new journey.

With love, Mum & Dad

Lochlahn March

College of Arts & Sciences

Classics; Political Science

Congratulations, Lochlahn!

Venisti, vidisti, vici!

Continue to reach for the stars, but remember to enjoy the light as it shines through your fingers! We are so very proud of you.

Love you forever, Dad, Mom & Broughan

Sophie Meinen

College of Arts & Sciences Philosophy Politics & Economics

Tvisha Malik

The Wharton School Economics

To our accomplished, feisty gogetter and loving daughter, Tvisha: You captured our hearts from the moment you entered our world. We are incredibly proud of you and eagerly anticipate the remarkable change you’ll bring to the world.

Go forth, conquer, soar!

Love, Mom, Dad & Ronak

Lauren McDonald

The Wharton School Finance

Lauren,

We are so proud of you!!

Congratulations on all of your hard work and achievements! God has blessed you and given you many talents! We know that you will use them to make a difference in the world and help others!

We love you so much!

Love, Dad, Mom, Justine, Rachel, Megan & the gang

Sophie Nadel

College of Arts & Sciences

English; Cinema & Media Studies

Congratulations, Sophie!!

Sophie,

You have always been and will always be the bestest of all the restest.

We love you forever and ever.

Percy, Jack, Mommy, Daddy & Green Mama

Elijah Ortega

College of Arts & Sciences Biology; Healthcare Management

I can’t find the words to proclaim the pride we have for you today.

Every ounce of dedication, fraction of determination, every effort made brought you to this moment. We are so very proud of all you have achieved. We thank God for His hand on you and believe for even greater. May you transform everything your heart has the opportunity to touch!

You proved that anything is yours when you give it everything! YOU did that! We love you more than you could ever know!

Momma & Papi

We are so proud of you for achieving this milestone while staying so true to yourself! Your graduation is a testament to your hard work and determination, and we are cheering you on as you embark on the next chapter of your journey! We cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish and the creativity you will share with the world!

Love, Mom, Dad & Josh

Simon Oros

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; Mathematics

Congratulations, Simon! We are so proud of you and love you so much!

Lubitu Lui Mama & Dad (never forget, your BFF is always waiting for you)

Simon! My favorite person in the world. You are the smartest person I know. I’m so lucky to have you as my sibling. We are a team and I have your back forever. I love you so very much and I am so proud of you.

Congratulations, Simon!!! Now come back to the best coast so we can be roomies.

Love, Iri <3

College of Arts & Sciences

Linguistics

Cariño, enhorabuena! You have grown so much at Penn and at the DP. Congratulations on all of your achievements and best of luck as you embark on the next stage in your academic career.

We love you very much!

Mami, Papi, Andreas & Goosie