ADAM COLA

When we reflect on your accomplishments at Pepperdine, we are overwhelmed with pride and admiration for your outstanding academic excellence. You took that intrinsic quality of yours, one which has been your trademark both academically and artistically and you took it to yet another new level. Your honours from one semester to the other is something we hope you derive great satisfaction from. Above all, you have earned the respect of your fellow classmates and professors, not to mention, the respect of each and everyone of us at home. What was once a dream is now a dream come true! You invested your heart and soul into this challenge, and only through hard work, dedication and sacrifice did you reach your goals.

Today is truly a day for celebration; a day to celebrate you! A day for you to acknowledge the past years with pride and humility; characteristics that have been your essence from day one. We hope and pray you embrace the future with hope and promise and know that we will all be alongside you with love and support, sharing all of your dreams with the fullest heart.

We, your Mom and Dad, Warren, Ashley, Max, Dylan, Michelle, Josh, Benji, Frankie, Izzy, and David, and all your aunts, uncles and cousins at home commend you for all that you are all and for being such an exemplary role model in what commitment and determination look like as you strive to reach your greatest potential.You have held on to your beliefs. You found your voice and chose the path that honours who you are today and that perhaps is one of the greatest lessons learned. Spread your wings and continue to fly and may G-d watch over you keeping your path smooth and filled with endless possibilities.

You will always be our shining star!