My Baby's Graduating! Duke Class of 2023

My Baby’s Graduating!

Duke University Class of 2023

Meade,

We’ve loved watching you flourish at Duke—academics, The Chronicle, and friendships—and eagerly anticipate your next adventures. We love you!!

Mom & Dad

Manu!

So proud of you… how you say yes to every adventure, put your heart into everything you do, and brighten each life you touch.

Media Studies

Mason, We are as always so very proud of you. May your kind heart, generous spirit and curious mind lead you to your next adventure.

Leah Boyd Biomedical Engineering

Dear Leah:

All those early mornings, long nights and drive to excel have lead you here. Looking forward to your next journey.

Alexander

Dear Grant!

Congratulations!! We are so proud of you —you inspire us all!! We love you!

Mom, Dad, Paula, Charlie, Will & Grace

Congratulations, Alex!! We are so very proud of you and all you have accomplished.

We love you so much — Mom, Dad & Katie!

Congratulations, Nadia. We believed you could and you did. We are proud of your achievements! Take pride in your accomplishments, have faith and purpose in your future endeavors. You are truly blessed and highly favored. We love you ♥️

Congratulations, Preetha! We are so proud of your Duke journey and the independent, compassionate and amazing young woman you have become. Wish you a bright, healthy and happy future!

Parker Harris Political Science

Parker,

We love you and are so proud of you.

Congratulations on this momentous achievement! Best of luck in law school!

Mom & Dad

Dear Luis, We are very proud of your accomplishments and dedication. We wish you the best as you start your professional career. Love you! ♥️

Riley Hicks Public Policy

Congratulations to our incredible Riley who is destined for great things! We could not be more proud of you and all your accomplishments!!

Nicole, So very proud of you, our beautiful Dukie, Keep following your passions. Can’t wait to see the next chapter in your life unfold.

Meade Schraff Public Policy

Emmanuelle Pirard Economics

Mason Berger Visual and

Love, Mom & Dad

Jackson Statistical Science

Nadia Bey Biology & Global Health

Mom, Dad & Mahi

Preetha Ramachandran Cultural Anthropology & Neuroscience

Grant Lyerly Public Policy & Computer Science

Nicole Park Visual and Media Arts

Luis Ignacio Pereda Amaya Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Isabella Bann

Rebecca, we are so incredibly proud of your accomplishments. We are inspired by your appetite for education and experience as well as your compassion, love and dedication to your friends and family. We love you and await your next chapters with great anticipation.

Bellinha,

We love you and are so proud of you! We are with you every step of the way! May the Lord bless and keep you as you do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before God. Success is yours! Love you so much.

Neha Karna

From that day on the range with your acceptance letter to your graduation, you’ve owned the journey. It’s time to celebrate you. We wish that your life becomes all you want it to be, your dreams remain big and your worries small. Congratulations, Neha!

Jake Piazza

Congratulations, Jake! Your adventurous spirit guided you to move across the country to attend Duke where your passion for sports and love of writing led you to The Chronicle and pursuing a career in journalism. DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’. #GADorm, #BannerElk, #E(K)ON, #Tenting, #Supergremlins, #Karaoke, #DukeAlum

—TheBannClan

Rebecca Schneid

Make a difference!

Meesa Biology & Global Health

Dear Priya, We are so proud of all your accomplishments! Wish you all the best in Medical School!

Love, Mom, Dad, Akash & grandparents!

Angela Wu Political Science

Dear Angela, you amaze us daily with how smart, caring, and wonderful you’ve grown to be. We cannot wait to see the places you’ll go to! We believe in you and love you always.

Congratulations, Charles! We couldn’t be prouder and are thrilled to have you closer to home next year.

All our love, Mom & Dad

Nia Williams Visual & Media

Studies

Mommy is so proud of your achievements you have grown into a beautiful, wonderful young lady. The family is so proud of you.

Congratulations!!

William Reynolds

Interdepartmental Major: Computer and Environmental Science

He used to be so cute... Proud of you.

Mum & Dad

Gloria Odenyo Civil Engineering

Congratulations, Gloria, on your achievement. You have made us proud. We pray that the Lord direct you in all your future endeavors. Way to go.

Tyler Keller Economics

Dear Tyler, We are so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

We love you so much, Mom, Dad & Justin

David Johnston History

David,

We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments at Duke.

Congratulations Class of 2023!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ben & Lauren

Rianna Huertas Public Policy

¡Felicidades, Rianna! Keep breaking boundaries and reaching for the stars because this is only the beginning of your amazing journey!

Para Siempre, Mamá y Papá

Frauen Economics & Computer Science

Congratulations, William! We are so proud of you and all you’ve achieved. Here’s to your next exciting adventure!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah & Courtney

Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Congratulations on your graduation, Remy! We are all so very proud of you, now and forever.

Love, Mom, Dad & Zoe

Priyanka

Remy Cross

Charles Shaffer Economics

William

Ava Ganeshan Mechanical Engineering & Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Olivia,

We are so very proud of all you have achieved! Congratulations and have fun!!

Love, Mom, Dad & Joseph

Konstantinos

Computer Science & Mathematics

Bravo, Kotso!

We are incredibly proud of you and your achievements. This is the beginning of many more successes! Polla filia.

Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations on your marvelous achievement, you have made us proud! Wishing you the best in your next journey.

Love you, Amid, Patricia & Sofia

Alan Bi

Computer Science

Alan, Congratulations! What an impressive achievement. We are very proud of you, and best wishes for your future adventures!

With love, Mom, Dad & David

Caragh

We are so proud of you, Colin! We always knew you were destined for great things & can’t wait to see the next chapter unfold!

Evolutionary Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies

Gabrielle, you’re a source of joy and inspiration who has always exceeded our highest hopes, expectations, and budgets. We are very proud of you!

Congratulations, Matt! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Keep staying true to yourself!

Love, Mom & Dad

Environmental Science

We are so proud of you and know that you’re going to change the world in amazing ways! We love you!

Mom, Dad & Jackson

Mechanical Engineering

Our sweet girl, your hard work, determination and perseverance has again paid off. We wish you the best in your future adventures. We love you!

Mathematics & Computer Science

Dominic,

You have accomplished so much during your education. Thank you for being the best son, sibling we could ever ask for.

Biomedical Engineering

Congratulations, Jasmine! We are so proud of you. You have a bright future and will change the world.

We love you. —Mom & Dad

Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Justin— All of those late nights studying and tenting have paid off! :) Duke forever!

Olivia Osle

Justin Lorenz

Matt Dzialga Economics

Heverly

Bailas

Maria Cristina Baroudi

Colin Boccaccio Computer Science

Gabrielle Butler

Lelia Jennings

Dominic Jeong

Jasmine King

BLAINE LUEBBERING

MATTHEW CASTRO

Your heart, brains, maturity and sense of humor continue to impress us. We are so proud of all your accomplishments but especially of the man you have become. There are so many exciting roads before you! We look forward to the journeys.

To our beautiful, smart and kind daughter, congratulations! You always make us proud!

Mom, Dad & Kris

Vi Do Bao Ngoc

Computer Science

Congratulations, Annie, we are so proud of you.

Love you so much. Mom, Dad & Jinny

Faraan

Well done, Faraan, you crushed it! So proud of you, keep flying high!

Hannah, It’s...a...Hannahgin Proverbs 3:5,6

Mom, Dad, Safaan & Eshaal

Mechanical Engineering

We are so proud of you! Congrats on your achievements! You will do great things in this world.

Love,

Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of you Tejas. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors.

Love,

Mom, Dad & Brother

So proud of you Cici. You have learned so much. Cannot wait to see all the animals you will help.

Love you, Mom & Dad

Akshaj Turebylu English

Dear Akshaj, We are very proud of you. Wishing you the best and may all your dreams come true, my dear story teller.

Congratulations, my beloved daughter. Your hard work and determination have paid off. Remember to always pursue your dreams and stay true to yourself. Love you.

Love, Mom & Dad

Evolutionary Anthropology & Environmental Science

Congratulations Ariana! We love you!

Mom, Dad & Sage

So very proud of you Charlotte!

Congratulations Marcus! We couldn’t be more proud of you. You have a wonderful future ahead so be brave and be adventurous!

Computer Science & Statistics Love, Mom & Dad

Aria Beasley

Charlotte Jones Neuroscience

Kaitlyn Luo Economics

Rahim Chemistry

Love, Nathan

Hannah Shuffer Anthropology

Mom, Dad, Hannah, Paco & Winnie

John Smalley

Tejas Srinivasan Computer Science

Cici Sullenger Biology

Alexis Williamson Political Science

Marcus Liaw

Samantha Lowe Biology

Samantha, A Blue Devil at birth. A Blue Devil by choice. A Blue Devil forever. Congratulations! We’re so proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Jack Miller Statistical Science

Congratulations, Jack! We couldn’t be prouder of you as we celebrate your Duke graduation.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jordan & Pete

Georgia O’Gara-Drummy

Economics

Comhghairdeas, Georgia O’Gara-Drummy, on your graduation. Flying the Irish flag as tennis athlete and in economics. The world is your oyster.

Mum, Dad, Alexandra, Nicola

Richard Qi Economics

Congratulations Richard, we are so proud of you! Your kindness, brilliance and dedication will lead you on an amazing journey!

Love, Mom, Dad & Eric

Matthew Traum Computer Science

“Believe that the loose ball that you are chasing has your name written on it.”

—Coach K

Suraj

Biomedical Engineering

Congratulations, Suraj, live the life you imagined! You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become.

Naomi Carolina Rubin Statistical Science & Computer Science

Dear Naomi!

You are our BRIGHT STAR. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished at Duke and love the friends you’ve made.

Dylan Green Public Policy

Always be a Devil!

We love you!

Mom, Dad & Jason

Love, Sinchana, Mom & Dad

Love, Mom, Dad & Ben

Becca

Mathematics

Simi—

We are beyond proud of you and thrilled for your amazing Duke experience and wonderful friendships. Always keep doing you!

Xo, Mom, Dad, Rani

Public Policy

We are so proud of you! You dreamed of Duke and now you are graduating. May all your dreams come true.

Love, Mom & Dad

Science

Lauren, You make me proud every day. Always have, always will. Congratulations on another remarkable achievement! I salute you Second Lieutenant May!

Love, Mom

Elizabeth Hepburn Economics

Lizzo Ryan Hepburn the Brave!! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations!!

Much love, Mom & Dad

Simi Bleznak

Kuperschmid

Upadhya

Lauren Evelyn May Computer

Congratulations, Gabriel! We are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Wishing you much happiness and success.

Love, Mom, Dad & Sophia

Congratulations Cole!! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Here’s to your bright future!!

We love you— Mom, Dad, Nicholas & Heather

Jason,

We are so proud of you and the man you have become! Go spread your wings!

#foreverDuke

Justin Zhang

Philosophy & Political Science

We are so proud of you and your achievements! Can’t wait for a new chapter in your life.

We love you, Mom & Dad

Love, Ashley, Mom & Dad

We are so proud of you! Always unique, always standing out, always pursuing your goals. Keep reaching for your stars, and enjoying the way.

Arman Jan— Raising you has been our greatest honor. God bless and prosper you according to his grace and eternal Word.

Love always— Mommy & Papa!!

Thanks to Duke for helping our family— Elizabeth T’23! We are all proud of you!

With love, Your family (T’s 54,80,83,85,90,15)

Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations, Tommy! May your future be filled with endless happy moments & exciting adventures. Remember to always enjoy the journey.

Love, Mom, Dad & Billy

Interdepartmental Major Statistics & Biology

We are bursting with pride and love you so much.

Mom, Dad, Molly & Daisy

Congratulations Alex! We could not be more proud of you! Wishing you much success and happiness on your next adventure!

Love, Mom, Dad & Max

Jules Feingold Political Science

You were always our little devil— and now you will forever be our Blue Devil—Beyond Proud.

Love You Always— Mom, Dad, Harper, Marshall

Langley, We are so proud of your commitment to excellence and unwavering Duke spirit. We love you!!!

Mom, Dad, Aimée, Trey (& Nola)

Gabriel Grullon Neuroscience

Cole Darrow Chemistry

Jason McBane Biology

Thomas Livesay

Anna Zolotor

Alexander Williams Economics

Langley Barnes Neuroscience

Andrea Centeno Economics & Political Science

Arman Bijan Shekarriz

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Elizabeth Shaffer Psychology

Maya Provencal Psychology

Congratulations, Maya! It’s been phenomenal watching you grow into such a resilient, successful, and driven woman. Abundant success hereafter!

Much love, Dad, Mom & Casia

Zachary Knott

Computer Science

Congratulations on this amazing achievement. We are so proud of you Zach. Keep reaching for the stars!

Love, Mom, Dad & CiCi

Abhinav Jain

Biology & Economics

Abhinav, you make us proud! Perseverance and dedication have brought you here. Stay true to your values, you will continue to shine. We Love You!

Love, Mom & Dad

Richard Sheng

Biomedical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations Richard!

We are so proud of you. Your dedication, work ethic, compassion and generosity will take you far. Much love from all of us.

Changhe Chen

Political Science & Computer Science

愿未来的日子里，带着在Duke的收获， 不断创造自己的美好人生！

Economics & Art History

Congratulations!

Raise your sail, navigate the waves, and let our blessings fly on the mast. May your journey be filled with boundless success and prosperity!

Jackson Muraika Economics

Congratulations, Jack! You’ve spent your years at Duke achieving so much and meeting wonderful people! It’s been a joy to watch! Love you beyond words!

Jason Talpalar

Computer Science

CONGRATULATIONS

to you and the Class of 2023! The future is yours!

Forever Duke!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jax, Al, Lilli, Adam, Les & David xoxoxo

Eloise Sinwell

Public Policy & French

Congratulations, Daniel!

We are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments. Forever a Blue Devil!

Love, Mom, Dad, Alexandra & Isabelle

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

So proud of you, Weezy! Shoot for the stars ;)

Love, The Dopeass Chat

Just keep being as fabulous as you have been since birth!

Love, Mom, Dad, Oliver, Aden & all four Pomeranians, especially Merlin!

Alexandra Brice Psychology

Words can’t express how happy we are for you and proud to be your family.

Dan King

Yuzhuo Tan

William Hess Mechanical Engineering

Ali, we’re so proud of you and all your accomplishments. As this next chapter begins, always believe in yourself and follow your heart. There’s no doubt you are going to help change the world!! Love you to the moon and back!!

XO, Mom and Dad

Bryan Rego

Congratulations, Katie!

We are incredibly proud of how hard you worked at Duke! We have enjoyed watching you grow as a scholar, choreographer, and dancer! We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. With love always, Daddy, Mummy, and Emily

Bryan,

Four years ago nobody imagined how unique and challenging your college experience would be. All of us have watched in amazement as, despite unprecedented obstacles, you didn’t just persevere, you excelled! You’re a thoughtful and caring young man, and deserve all you’ve accomplished and all the great things yet to come.

Love, Mom, Dad, Emily, Grandma Rachel, Uncle Philip

Katie Tsai

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dear Jiqing, Brighten your life with your wisdom and kindness! We are always so proud of you, Our blessing will be always with you.

Mom & Dad

Henry Barklam

Computer Science & Mathematics

What an amazing, inspiring 4 years! We are so very proud of all you’ve achieved. Many congratulations on your Graduation!

Your Global family x

Talia Roth

Psychology

We know this is just the beginning of a life for you filled with wonderful opportunities. Powerful proud of you T!!

Love, Mom & Dad

Jason Granato

Mechanical Engineering

When you were young, you defined success as happiness! Keep using that as your benchmark, and keep smiling!

Love, Mom & Dad

Kyrsten Pringle Public Policy

Love you! So proud! We will always be here with you as you move on to the next chapter and continue to live your dream!

Science

Congratulations, Geshna! Incredibly proud of you. Enjoyed watching you grow as scholar, artist and wonderful woman you’ve become. Good-luck for your future venture! Love you!

Congratulations, Sydney! We are enormously proud of you! Your resilience, charisma, intelligence, and kindness are inspiring. We love you SO much!

Mom, Dad & Max

Shravan Kalahasthy Statistics & Computer science

Congratulations, Shravan, we are so proud of you. This milestone is just a steppingstone for more success to come.

Love, Mom, Dad, Mahi, Tommy

Sam Mickenberg Psychology

Congratulations, Tommy! You are the absolute best, and we are so proud of you. Go get ‘em!

Love, Mom & Dads

To my beautiful daughter Nasya, Congratulations on your graduation. Wishing you all the success and happiness the world has to offer. Love you, God bless!

We love you Sam, you amaze us every day! Grateful for the lifetime friends and memories made at Duke over the last four years!

Jiqing Fan

Tommy Monaghan Economics

Bravo!

Esmé Govan Economics

Geshna Aggarwal Computer

Sydney Milo Biomedical Engineering

Nasya Bernard-Lucien Neuroscience

Dinachi Okonkwo Biology

Congratulations, Dinachi! May God bless you as you continue on your academic journey! We love you!!

Thomas Ross Political Science &

History

Congratulations, Thomas! We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments at Duke and the young man you’ve become!

Love, Mom & Dad

Devan Wainright Biology & Public Policy

You have been remarkable from day one and only continued to excel at life.

From your proud parents & Logan with love

Emily Weil Biology

We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your achievements at Duke. We can’t wait to see what your future holds.

Love, Mom & Dad

Mohini Johri Economics & Global Health

The wonder of your mind, your fierce determination and the fire that kindles your spirit make “impossible” easy for you. You make us proud!

Congratulations!

Tristin Morse Computer Science

You might be Mr. Tristin Morse, Duke graduate, but you will always be our “Trick Little.” Keep striving to be your best! We all love you.

Alexis Diaz-Silveira Political Science

Lexi, We are so proud of you, so amazed by you and so excited for you. We love you!

Mom & Dad

Ryan Thompson Public Policy

You’ve made it to the finish line and it’s time to take a breath before you start a new race. Congratulations! We are so proud!

Sara Scanlan Public Policy

Congratulations, Sara! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished at Duke and know your future is really bright!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jack & Luke

Michael Wood Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations, Michael! We are all so proud of you! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will do!

Sean Keating Political Science

Congratulations, Sean!! We love you!

Piper Boykin English & Neuroscience

Congratulations, sweet girl! So immensely proud of all you have accomplished, thankful for adventures taken, knowledge gained, and friendships made at Duke. We ♥ you!!

The Whole Family

Jordan Dowd Laster

Way to go, Julia!

You bring us endless smiles, and we are so proud to call you our daughter! On this very special day, and always, know that our love for you is limitless.

Love, Mom and Dad

Divya Reddy

You have always been able to demonstrate what excellence looks like—across academics, sports, music and public speaking. You set the bar high for the next generation. We are so Proud and Blessed as a family to witness your greatness.

Congratulations to our beautiful and talented Divya! We are so proud of all you have achieved and are looking forward to the next chapter in your life.

Lots of Love:

Mom, Dad, Shreya, Ammamma, Nanamma, Thathayya, Krishna Mammaya, Caitlin Aunty, Rohan, Jyothi Attama, Ashok Mammaya, & Sravanthi

Dowd, Laster, Burton Families & Friends

Ligia, we are so proud of your accomplishments! Always keep your adventurous spirit!

Morgan Robertson Public Policy

Behind you are memories, ahead are dreams, around are all who love you, within you all you need. God bless.

Love, Mom, Dad & Brenda

Katie Zhou Computer Science

Congratulations, Katie! A bundle of joy, you’ve come so far, may you continue your extraordinary journey and reach your star.

Proud Mom & Dad

Lucas

Alves Economics

Way to go, Lucas! Congratulations on this important milestone, we are so proud and happy for you.

Mom, Dad, Eric, Anna, Dani & Ed

Jenny Li Biology

Wishing you all the best as you carve your own path through life! May your future be bright and full of opportunities!

Congratulations!!!

Environmental Science & Policy

Live Big, Lydia! So proud of you.

Love you— Mom & Dad

Love, Mom

John Antonelli

Computer Science

Congratulations, John! Your passion for work and for life is contagious! You learned to live fearlessly at Duke! So proud! Love you!

Mom #DukeForever #RealSportsApp

Electrical and Computer Engineering

We love you so much, Colin. You are a remarkable young man with such a big heart and bright future.

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Zachary. We are very proud of you.

We love you.

Mom & Dad, Tyler, & Hayden

Eli Gertler

Mechanical Engineering

Eli, We are SO proud of you! Congrats on a great undergrad experience, despite a pandemic!

Love, Mom, Dad, Aaron & Sarah

Love, Mom & Dad

Ben Smith History & Economics

Congratulations, Ben! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad & Harry

Jason Post Economics

We hope you have as much fun in “real life” as you had at Duke!

Love, Mom, Dad & Greta

Ligia Landow Economics

Colin Mitchell Bernstein

Lydia Sellers

Zachary Lewitton Computer Science

Biomedical Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering

Happy Graduation Day Birthday!

Congratulations on your graduation from Duke! We are so very proud of you, Sam! We love you very much!

Bryan Gonzalez

Electric and Computer Engineering & Biomedical Engineering

Congratulations, Bryan We love you and we are proud and happy to be with you all this journey you are a beloved son of God

Evolutionary Anthropology

Congratulations! “There is always light... be brave enough to see it and ... be brave enough to be it.”

(Amanda Gorman)

Love, Mum, Dad, Andreas

Joe Diaz Engineering

Congratulations on your achievement! We are very proud of you. Keep up your excitement with life.

Kristen Murphy Biology

We are so proud of you always, Kiki! Can’t wait to have you closer to home as you continue to amaze us.

Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering

We are so unbelievably proud of you. You are brilliant, resilient, hard-working, and most of all—kind. We love you to the moon.

Mom & Dad

Economics & Statistical Science

Congratulations, Ayaan! You have made our entire family so proud with all your achievements. Wish you all the success in your next chapter.

Love, Mom, Dad, Yash, Anika & Grandparents

Meghan Merenich

Neuroscience

Dear Meghan, We are so very proud of all you have done at Duke! Congrats!

Love, Mom, Dad, Mary Kate & Erin (& Evie) L

Sandy

Biology & Evolutionary Anthropology

Congratulations Sandy! We are so proud of you! Cannot wait your next adventures. Love the excitement you bring to us.

Love, Mom, Dad & Max

Congratulations, Brandon! We are all so incredibly proud of you and all your accomplishments.

Jack Smith

Mechanical Engineering

We are so proud of you! Stay true to yourself and you will achieve the dream!

Love, Mom, Dad & Olivia

Love,

Mom, Robert, Meaghan, Nicholas & Sarah

Congratulations, Boo! We love you SO much and we are very proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Matt & Surge

Samuel Pereles

M. Olivia Santos

Song

Andrew LoPolito Biology

Morgan McCloud

Ayaan Patel

Brandon Scarberry English

Elizabeth Monahan

Hannah Abrams

Congratulations— We always knew our little angel was going places!

With love and pride, Mom, Dad, Caroline and Pappa

Blake Ellis Underwood

You have demonstrated tenacity, wisdom, brilliance, curiosity and internal fortitude your entire life. You dreamt of attending Duke and now your persistence, focus and hard work has paid off! Your future is blazing bright and we, all of us, are so incredibly proud of you. Congratulations on this unforgettable accomplishment; graduating from Duke University!

Love, Your Family!

Dearest Hannah, Congratulations! We are all so proud of you! We love you very much!

Love, Mom and Dad, the Go Family and the Abrams Family

Sam Dincin Economics & Philosophy

Congratulations, Sam! You’re an amazing son, brother, and friend. Your character, leadership, intellect, thoughtfulness, kindness, and dedication continue to amaze me.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Sarah

Francesca Ramos Biology

Congratulations, Francesca! We are so proud of you! Good luck on your future endeavors!

Alexander Leo-Guerra Psychology

So proud of you! “Whether you color the world or light it up blue, you are making a difference. So, keep being you.” ~Seuss

Madison Griffin Biology

Madison, You grew up on me. I have enjoyed every minute of being your mom. Congratulations on your success Madi Boo!

Caroline Howley Economics

So proud of you, Boots! Your future is bright and sunny, just like you!

Love you to the moon & back, Mom & Dad #nevergivenalwaysearnedgritperseverancebeauty

Congratulations to you, Alex! We are beaming with pride at your tremendous accomplishments here at Duke and look forward to seeing you bloom in Atlanta!

Joseph Robinson Public Policy

Dear Joseph, Can’t wait to celebrate with you. We’re so proud of our “son”shine! Congratulations!

Jane Zebrack Neuroscience

Congratulations, Jane! We are so proud of you!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Sam, Emily & all the family

Alyssa Jurewicz

Psychology & Visual Media Studies

Missa Lyssa, Congratulations!

We’re so proud of you and amazed at all of your achievements while at Duke. Go Lok Boy!

Love, Your Family

Electrical and Computer Engineering & Physics

We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see the amazing things you are going to do!

Love, Mom, Pops & Rachel

Elizabeth

Wise Psychology

Congratulations, Elizabeth! We are so proud of you and can’t wait for your next adventure. DDMF always.

Love you!

Mom, Dad, Allison, Callie & Barney

Love, Mom, Dad, Josh, Jazzyn & Jasper

Kai Jennings Computer Science

Kai, Congratulations on your well deserved success! We are so excited and happy for you as we celebrate all that you have accomplished! Aloha’Oe!

Joshua Rabinowitz

Alex Burgin Math

Graduation in Three Years is a spectacular success. The second Phase of Life will be equally cool and TMKOC-level fun. Make this world a better place for everyone.

With loads of love and blessings from Mom, Pops, Dhamuba & Kusumba

Francesca

We love you, Francesca!

Congratulations! We are very proud of you!

Alec:

We are so proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. We love you & God bless you.

We are proud of all you have accomplished, and of the kind, generous, courageous woman you have become.

French

Great job, Audrey! We are so proud of you! You are amazing, talented, and kind.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Eleanor, Sofie & Phineas

Congratulations to our polymath! “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

Love, Mom, Dad, Paul & your grandparents, including those here in spirit.

Chinese

Evan, we’re so proud of you— Robertson scholar, critical thinker, leader, kind friend, fun adventurer and mensch! Your future is bright!

Love, Mom, Dad & Marina

Congratulations, Chloe. We couldn’t be prouder of you! Go forth and set the world on fire.

Forever Duke!

Taylor,

We are so proud of you and love you very much! We look forward to watching you passionately pursue your next chapter in life.

Bates Jones

Congratulations, Ruthie!

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

Congratulations on graduating in the Class of 2023! Go Duke!

Congratulations, Bates!

Naman Parikh

Computer Science

Mom & Dad

Alec Morlote Biology

Mom, Dad, Zack & Elizabeth

Anna Davis Chemistry

Taylor Emerson Public Policy

Anabella Buckvar Computer Science

Alexandra Bennion Biology

MBA program at Fuqua

Herrera Music

Evan Finley International Comparative Studies &

Chloe Schaefgen Neuroscience

Audrey Costley Public Policy &

Ruthie Jones Psychology

Mia, you have been a Blue Devil for a long time, and have made us all so proud.

Congratulations to you for all your accomplishments at Duke.

Love,

Kendra,

As this chapter closes, believe you are capable of achieving ANYTHING. We are always with you, no matter how near or far apart we are. This new chapter is yours for the taking. Write your story in broad strokes. Create your happy ending. Congratulations, Joshua!

Eleanor Robb

Dear Eleanor, Congratulations on your graduation! From day one you’ve had a spirit of strength, grit and tenacity. These qualities are just a few of many that are sure to carry you far and wide throughout your life. We are excited to continue learning from you and to be a part of your ongoing journey!

Love you, Mom & Dad

Joshua Marshall

Mia Murphy

Mom, Dad, Morgan,

Aunt Mina, Pop Pop, Denise, Grandma Rosa (from above), Grand Mommy and Daddy

Alex, We are so proud of you. Congrats on your amazing 4 years at Duke! We can’t wait to have you home.

Congratulations, Victoria! You aimed high, worked hard and realized a dream. Keep this spirit in your future endeavors and keep Duke close to your heart.

Congratulations, Scott! We are so very proud of you and are excited to see what the future holds!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Kay

Engineering

Jaimie, We are so proud of you! Keep achieving those dreams! May God bless you in all you do.

Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations, Anneke! Your passion, dedication, perseverance, and enthusiasm are so inspiring! We are so proud of your accomplishments!

We love you!

Mom, Dad, and Gab

Anthropology

Congratulations, Shae! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! We love you very much!

Love, Mom, Dad & Austin

Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Wishing you joy, great adventures, much laughter, and many successes in the next chapter.

We love you forever and always, Mom, Dad, Shelby & Tootsie

Way to go, Blue Devil 2.0! Excelente, mijo! Hen hao! We all love you so much! Aloha!

So proud of you, Alex! Congratulations!

Japanese

Leah, We are beyond proud of all of your accomplishments and your big heart. We love you so! Congratulations!

Science

Dear Niam, Congratulations beta! We couldn’t be more proud of you and always wishing you the BEST in life. Be Positive! Do Positive! Think Positive!

Love, Mom & Dad

Michael— You dreamed it. You did it. And you let us be a part of all of it. We love you. FOE

Michael Savarino Sociology

Victoria McReynolds Biology

Scott Mahon Neuroscience

Francis de Beixedon Political Science

Anneke Zegers English

Alex Medow Computer Science

Niam Kothari Computer

Alex Romine BioPhysics

Shae Simpson Evolutionary

Sydney Hunt

Jaimie McKeel Biomedical

Leah Okamura Computer Science &

Congratulations!

It has been a joy to watch you grow from a beautiful little girl into such an amazing young woman, always reaching for the stars!

Congratulations with love to Brooke!! We are SO proud of you!

Xoxo, Mom, Dad, Ava, Sadie & Gracie & the whole family

We are so proud of you— for your accomplishments, your achievements, but most of all of the person you’ve become!

Vicki, We are so proud of your hard work and achievements! Stay strong, courageous, and never stop pursuing your dreams!

Love, Mom & Dad

We are so proud and joyous that you have persevered and excelled while identifying your passion. We are excited for your next chapter! Love you.

How hard you worked to get here! Overjoyed at how much fun you have managed to have along the way! And so damned proud!

Cheers to looking at a bright future with you!

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

Love, Mom, Dad, Rosemary, Vivian, & cats Ivy, Chai & Oolong

Dear Jack, We are immensely proud of you, your accomplishments at Duke and the amazing future awaiting you.

Love, Mom, Dad & Devin

You’re our Hero, Henry.

Use your confidence, kindness, and humor to set the world on fire! Congratulations!! We love you and are proud of you…

Mom & Dad, Rachel and Sophie

Chenrui Han Chemistry

Ila Amiri Public Policy

Brooke Bier Psychology

XOX Mom, Dad, Mac & Ned

Caroline Sullivan Public Policy

Jack Edward Mulcrone Philosophy

Eliana Shapiro Neuroscience

Victor Milev Biology

Elissa Gorman Neuroscience

Nazim Duran Mechanical Engineering

Sophia McGee Environmental Sciences & Policy

Henry Burns Economics & Physics

Peter Alfonsi Computer Science