CLASS of 2022 Senior Edition
A Celebration of Graduating Seniors Pepperdine University | Spring 2022
Alaina Housley
This Edition is Dedicated in Memory of:
Dev Singh
letter from the
Senior Edition Editor Seniors, Congratulations on your graduation and all your scholastic milestones! As the Pepperdine Affirmation Statement rightly puts it, “the student, as a person of infinite dignity, is the heart of the educational enterprise”; never have these words been truer than for the Class of 2022. These seniors are spectacular, with “spectacular” meaning “full of little spectacles.” Pepperdine is full of little spectacles that, together, create such an extraordinary university bursting at the seams with excellency, passion and a determination to succeed. Pepperdine Graphic Media publishes our annual Senior Edition to commemorate the students who make up the graduating class. Through these tributes, we hope to give you a moment to reflect on the slices of life — the little spectacles — that provide our university with its distinct spirit.
When I set out to serve as the editor of the Senior Edition, I had no idea the wonderful number of caring parents I would meet through emails and phone calls, as well as the administrators I would work with side-by-side to ensure our graduates — my friends — were not only acknowledged but properly celebrated. One father, sensing my own stress over schoolwork, prayed for me over the phone. I hope our Senior Edition, produced by students and for students, is a keepsake for you to look back on in the years to come. It is an honor to be invited into such an important time in these students’ lives. Thank you for allowing Pepperdine Graphic Media to be a part of it. In true Pepperdinian nature, we celebrate and strive as one.
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Bryant Loney (MFA ’22) Senior Edition Editor
Ceanothus spinosus is a resilient, native shrub to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. This evergreen shrub has adapted to survive fire. Cover Design | Ali Levens
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PGM Executive Editor One thing about college is people love to talk about it. When somebody finds out you’re in college, they will probably want to tell you about their experience and will frequently use cliché sayings. “These will be the best four years of your life” and “College will be over in the blink of an eye.” Some will say they met their best friends in college, and others will say the college experience was life-changing. Sayings like these exist on Pepperdine’s campus, too. A less cheerful saying I have heard is that the Class of 2022 received the worst of Pepperdine’s luck. People say we never got a “normal” semester. While normal is hard — and possibly futile — to define, it is true we experienced difficult times during our undergraduate education at Pepperdine.
Most of all, we had the gift of experiencing our senior year and graduation with each other after 15 months of virtual instruction. The important thing about all of these moments is that we, Pepperdine’s Class of 2022, experienced them together. So, I would like to edit the previously mentioned saying about the Class of 2022. Instead, I would like to say that we are strong. We are passionate. We are supportive. We are closer than ever before. More than that, however: We are graduating.
In November 2018, the Borderline Shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif., caused the Pepperdine Class of 2022 to lose Alaina Housley, one of our own.
After spending the past four years at Pepperdine completing our undergraduate degrees while living through such a mixture of experiences, it is time to celebrate.
The next day, the Woolsey Fire threated the place we had just started calling home.
We have accomplished amazing things during these experiences and we will continue to do so.
In March of 2020, many of us were sent home from studying abroad, and others were sent home from the Malibu campus.
We have students going to graduate school and others beginning their careers. We have other students traveling and still others improving the world through community service.
Then, in November 2021, the Class of 2022 lost another one of our own with the death of Dev “Dave” Even though graduation can be intimidating, we must remember everything we have experienced and Singh. all we have accomplished. Pepperdine has prepared Even though these times were immensely difficult, us for what is next, and no matter what life throws at there were also many joy-filled times. us, we will always be Waves. We experienced our first year at Pepperdine in person, with an in-person NSO.
Congratulations, Class of 2022.
Many of us got to experience some time studying abroad, even if it was not as much time as we expected.
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Editor | Bryant Loney Designer | Ali Levens Advisers | Elizabeth Smith and Courtenay Stallings
Rowan Toke (’22) Executive Editor
Graduation Schedule Friday, April 29
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Grad Fest and Regalia Pick-up Mullin Town Square 1 p.m. | LOQUI Smothers Theatre 3:30 p.m. | Academic Receptions Business Division | CCB Front Lawn Communications Division | Cafe Fresca (outside patio) Fine Arts Division | Weisman Museum Humanities Division | Beaman Patio International Studies and Languages Division | PLC Plaza Natural Sciences Division | Biggers Family Courtyard and Elkins Religion and Philosophy Division | Appleby Center patio balcony Social Sciences Division | Light House Patio 5:30 p.m. | Baccalaureate Alumni Park
Saturday, April 30 9 a.m. | Honor Students Check-In Alumni Park 9:30 a.m. | Remaining Students Check-In Alumni Park 10:30 a.m. | Class of 2022 Commencement Alumni Park
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28. Eddy D. Field Baseball Stadium
3. Charles B. Thornton Administrative Center
14. Elkins Auditorium
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16. Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
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22. Crest Tennis Courts 24. Firestone Fieldhouse
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6. Amphitheatre 7. Stauffer Chapel
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33. Facilities Services/Printing Services 34. Odell McConnell Law Center
Consistent with University policies, pets are not allowed at commencement services except for guide, service, or signal dogs.
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Services and Livestream The Seaver College commencement ceremony will be broadcast online, live and ondemand for future viewing. The livestream will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the commencement ceremony and can be viewed on the commencement website (https://www.pepperdine.edu/commencement/).
Covid-19 As of April 6, masks are not required outdoors. COVID-19 policies are subject to change.
What to Expect It is recommended that you bring sunscreen and a hat as sun-sensitive seating areas will be extremely limited. As of April 6, due to the current county guidelines, there will not be concessions available at the ceremony, but water bottles will be made available for all graduates. Guests are welcome to bring their own water to the graduation ceremony. The President, Provost and Dean will present and confer degrees at this ceremony. Remarks will be given by the commencement speaker. Graduates will have the opportunity to process across the stage, hear their name announced, receive their diploma covers, and have photos taken by a professional photography service. Guests are encouraged to stay in their seats for the duration of the ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed to your permanent address approximately eight to twelve weeks after degrees are conferred on April 30. Make sure you have a valid mailing address recorded with OneStop to ensure you receive your diploma. Pepperdine Diploma Policy: Pepperdine University awards one diploma for each level of academic degree earned (e.g., bachelor’s, master’s). This diploma reflects all majors/program completed for that level of degree.
Information Receiving Your Diploma 1. The dean of Seaver College will ask the respective candidates for master’s and, later in the ceremony, bachelor’s degrees to rise. 2. Remain standing until your particular degree has been formally conferred by the president. 3. When instructed by the faculty ushers, your row will stand and you will march forward to receive your diploma. 4. Enter the stage on the right, shake hands with the president, exit to the left and return to your seat. Be aware of the photographers who will take your picture upon receipt of your diploma and when you exit the stage.
Recessional Following the benediction, the platform party will exit, followed by the graduates and then the faculty.
After Graduation Before you leave campus, please deposit your rental gown at the Herff Jones table in Alumni Park. The cap and tassel are yours to keep, as well as the sash you received if you purchased one in advance.
Photographs Graduates will be photographed as they receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony by GradImages (gradimages.com). In the past, GradImages has been able to deliver proofs by email within 24 hours to graduates who indicate an email address on cards. Please use this photography service and remain seated during the ceremony.
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Congratulations, Communication Division Graduates! It has been wonderful to see you back in Malibu. Your time at Pepperdine has been marked by dramatic ups and downs. We are so proud of how you have faced challenges, learned, and cared for one another along the way. You are an incredible group. We can’t wait to see where you go from here. We wish you all the best, Communication Division Staff and Faculty
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Congratulations to all our graduating students receiving degrees in Computer Science-Philosophy, Philosophy, Religion, and M.S. in Ministry. We know you will go on to do great things and make a difference in the lives of others. May God guide you in this new chapter.
The Seaver College Religion & Philosophy Division
Not pictured: Anthony Anela, Bryan Beltran, Ben Blaufarb, Julianne Carter, Jackson Felkins, Yezhou Hu, Bryce Pattillo, Raymond Rider, Shaylaan Savani, Xinye Wang
Class of 2022 What a university experience! What a class! Through all of the trials and challenges, through all the amazing accomplishments and fun times,
You have amazed us, You have inspired us. You have made us better. Thank you for all you gave to the Pepperdine community. Now, may God be with you as you use those incredible gifts and talents to make the world a better place. Gratefully, Student Affairs
CONGRATS CLASS OF 2022 DEAR KATHRINE, ALICIA, AND KILEY, WE CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR GRADUATION AND EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE! AS YOU MOVE FORWARD AND STEP INTO THE FUTURE, WE HOPE YOU PRAY BIG; HONOR YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF, FURTHER YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS, AND CONTINUE TO GROW IN WHOLENESS AND LOVE. YOUR RESILIENCE IS INSPIRING. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO INSPIRE THE WORLD. WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR BLESSINGS, YOUR RISE COMMUNITY
It is hard to believe that our time here as students has officially ended. As you begin your next chapter, you are undoubtedly stronger, wiser, and more prepared than ever to write a great story. Cherish the memories of those unforgettable moments you had here—and keep in touch with those who made them so special. Thank you for trusting Student Government Association to represent you throughout these past four years. Congratulations, Class of 2022!
SGA Members in the Class of 2022 Executive Board Chase Johnson, Madison Walker, Clara Fermanian, Savannah Rinker Senior Senate Nicolas Armenta, Tamie Daniels, Melissa Mejia, Jerry Calderon Directors Meyer Siegfried, Emma Bjeldanes, Lauren Miles, Hope Dease
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Dylan, your Pepperdine years have included remarkable growth, great adventures, and wonderful friendships. God has provided, guided, and blessed you. We are incredibly proud of your character, intellect, passion, and kindness. You fill our lives with joy and humor. Prayers for this new chapter of life. Congratulations, blessings, and much love, Mom, Dad, & Cole
“Rejoice in the Lord always!” Philippians 4:4 Congratulations Jennifer! We love you and are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Jessica, and Joshua
You did it Jennifer! I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the places God will take you. Love, Johnny
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED TAU LAMBDA CHAPTER
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Lambda Chapter would like to celebrate our graduating sisters! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to being your best selves over the past few years. We are going to miss you all so much, but we know that it is time for you to take your degrees and be of service to ALL mankind. Congratulations class of 2022! Skee-Wee!
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Dearest Ashley, Your grandpa and I have loved your incredible energy. You have always had enthusiasm and a fascination for many things, including creative thinking, determination and courage, getting things done, being unique, making friends and family laugh, being true to yourself, solving puzzles, words and memorization, and dramatic flair. Your passions are positive and productive, so, always follow your heart , do what you love and call it a career/job. I’m so proud of you!! Love and Hugs, Gma
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MOWREADER Ashley, YOU DID IT! Congratulations! We are so very proud of you and what you have accomplished the last four years. You have overcome a lot and we have seen you grow in many ways. We excited to see what God has planned for you next. Never forget that we are your biggest fans and we love you like crazy! Love, Dad, Mom, Ry, B and Piper
What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
Congratulations, PGM Graduates! William Bacon Sarah Best Whitney Bussell Annabelle Childers Kaitlyn Davis Celine Foreman
Bryant Loney Kyle McCabe Samantha Miller Elle Moreland Emily Morton Ashley Mowreader
Christian Parham Rowan Toke Carson Vandermade Karl Winter Ece Yagci Sawa Yamakawa
To the graduating seniors of PGM, To say that we are proud advisers is an understatement. We are in awe of your talent, creativity and fortitude. You have served your community and each other well in times of great need. Each of you leaves PGM and Pepperdine better than you found it. We will always love you, and we will always miss you, Your advisers
KARL WINTER Hebrews 12: 1 …and let us run with endurance the race set before us Karl, you have had an amazing “race” through your 4 years at Pepperdine. This life verse resonates on so many levels, as you had the privilege of running (and racing) cross country and track throughout your time at Pepperdine. No one could have predicted the obstacles that would occur during your college “race” (fires, shootings, and a pandemic to name a few). Yet you have endured them with patience (most of the time) and grace. You have made lifelong friendships and truly embraced all it is “to be a Wave.” As you graduate from Pepperdine and look toward your next phase of life, graduate school, and move on to another year of running at Syracuse, always remember God is leading the way (be grateful and humble) and that your family will always be your biggest supporters. — Mom and Dad, Karina, Alex and Daniel
ALICIA OUMSANG
Happy graduation day, sweet and beautiful Kiley. Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know. We are so proud of you and love you very much! Love, Mom, Dad, Taylor and Braden
KILEY DISTELRATH
Alicia, we are so proud of you and what you have accomplished over the years! We can’t wait to see what you do in the future, and we love you! Congratulations!! Love, Mom, Dad, and Cassandra
AARON EKENSTAM Your commitment as a student and your passion for living a balanced life are qualities that enabled you to achieve all that you have while pursuing Bachelors of Arts in History and Spanish - and graduating with honors! Your adventures in Argentina, South America, and here have sparked so much joy in your life and opened your mind to the broader world. We pray that you discover your true purpose and live life to the fullest. We are so proud and will always love and support you as you make your own path in life. Lots of Love, Dad, Mom, Ryan, and Annika
RACHEL AHRENS Congratulations on all you have accomplished and the beautiful young woman you are today. We are so proud of all that you have achieved during your time at Pepperdine on and off the court. From the records you have set with the Waves Volleyball team to the honor roll accomplishments in the classroom, you did it with the utmost dignity, grace and gratitude that makes you the person you’ve become. Love, Mom, Dad, Kyle, and the rest of your family who has supported you along the way.
SEAN ANDREW ALLINSON “True happiness is like a bird that might land on your ship, but never if you stand guard to catch it. Instead improve your ship and sail into warmer waters, the bird will land when you aren’t looking.” —CGP Grey Congratulations Sean on four years of hard work, self discovery, and lifelong memories. We are so proud of who you are! —Love, Mom and Dad
Rogan Rongley Congratulations, Rogan! Continue to love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind and love others as yourself (Matthew 22:37-40). We love you and are proud of you, Dad & Mom
KYLE IDE
MEGHAN MACAYA
Our dearest Meghan, Congratulations on all your hard work over the last four years. Even though your college experience was a bit different than you had expected, you persevered. You are a resilient, strong, and beautiful person inside and out. We are so proud of you and grateful for you in our lives. We know God has great things in store for you! Keep following Jesus! We love you, Mom, Dad & Marisa
Congrats Kyle! We are so proud of you! You are so committed to your education and career and can’t wait to see what lies ahead! Keep up the good work! We all love and support you, every step of the way! Love Mom, Dad, Jeremy, Liz, Grandma Webb, Grandma Ide, Karah, Dixie, and Daisy
Matt Davis Congratulations Matt! We are so proud of you & all you’ve accomplished in the last 3 yrs. Regent Scholar, RA, your work with the church, traveling the world with Pepperdine family & friends. Looking forward to your continued growth, boundless zest for life & the blessings we’ll share. Love, Mom & Dad
Kyla Moore
Kyla, you have set out on this journey and achieved everything you set out to do! Your wit, determination, and most importantly, your heart, are what set you apart. You have traveled the world, lived through a pandemic, and managed to thrive through it all. You have been a shining example to your younger siblings, and given them stars to reach for. We are so proud of the young woman you have become, and we cannot wait to see you take on the future! God has blessed us with absolutely everything we could have dreamed of in a daughter. Congratulations, baby. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad, & Jessica
Jason Braden Jason, what an amazing experience you have created for yourself at Pepperdine. We are so proud and blessed to celebrate this achievement with you. You have accomplished your goals like studying abroad in China. We’ve watched you grow into a responsible, smart and kind young man. We wish you all the best as you continue your life journey. We love you and we will always be there for you CONGRATULATIONS WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!! Love, Mom, Dad, Chris, and Grandma
Brandon Senior I am so proud of you son and know your dad is too. You have persevered and overcome some really tough stuff. You have shown your true character and strength, and most importantly you have shown how you truly rely on our Heavenly Father. I love you! Mom
BRITNEY CHANDRA Britney, we are proud of you and never give up on your dreams.
Kyle Mahan Congratulations son! Your graduation marks an outstanding achievement for our family and an inspiration to your siblings! Our heart is filled with immense joy and happiness as you make a new chapter of your life. Be ready for challenges that may come your way. We know that you will be able to face everything that life throws at you. Continue to have the ability to do more great things and be courageous. Surround yourself with good friends, pursue your passion, stay humble and kind. Create a beautiful tomorrow for yourself and others around you. We always love you, Mom, Daddy-O, Zion, Kayla, and Brandon
We could not be more proud of you and the man you have become. Being your parents has been one of God’s greatest gifts. The impact you have had on our lives is profound. You have challenged us to be more adventurous, feel deeper, love more, be more honest with one another and increased our self-awareness. The memories we share, the beauty we have seen, the places we have visited and the bond we share are our most prized possession. Now, we have the opportunity to bear witness to your next adventure as a Pepperdine graduate. This man who is full of discernment, intelligence and intentionality is now unleashed onto the world. We look forward to watching you embrace these new set of challenges and attacking them with the same vigor and enthusiasm that you have shown over these first twenty-two years. Always remember that God is in control. Your faith and trust in him, will see you through and is what leads to true happiness and fulfillment. Now let’s go celebrate and get you off payroll! Love, Mom and Dad
GABRIEL OLSON
CarynGrace Horn Congratulations CarynGrace! What a wonderful accomplishment. Continue to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer & perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:1-2 Love, Mom
Congratulations Ben!We’re so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, and family
BENJAMIN GUNNELS
Wesley Morrisey We are so incredibly proud of all your hard work and strength! Keep following your dreams, we love you! Mom, Dad, Erin, Frankie & Liam
Susannah Gallup Susannah, we could not possibly be more proud of you. You have reached a very important milestone, navigating many unexpected difficulties with aplomb, and shining every step of the way. It’s an honor to know you, and to follow your progress. —Love, Mom, Dad, and Braxton
TIFFANY J. S. EGBO
Congratulations Princess!!!! We are super proud of you and appreciate all the work you put in these past 4 years on and off campus. We have seen God’s faithfulness revealed through you over and over again as we watch you evolve into the amazing Christ centered woman of excellence you are. Your best days are ahead of you and we are convinced that the college experience has helped prepare you for the rest of your days. Let’s go!!!!! We love you! —Dad, Mum and your brothers
Andrew Wulf We are so proud of all of your accomplishments as a student and as a person while at Pepperdine University. Over the past years at Pepperdine, we have witnessed such a tremendous transformation that speaks directly to your strength, resolve, and heart. Your growth while on campus has blown our minds! We will never forget dropping you off reshman year, so unsure as you looked up at us in the stands during the ic off at irestone ield ouse. he years that followed brought many challenges that you never backed down from and always strived to overcome. And now, you leave campus as a driven, purposeful, and principled man ready to build a successful life and career. hrough your fortitude, passion, and resilience you have not only accomplished great things at Pepperdine, but have paved the way for an amazing future. While we are sad to see this chapter end in Malibu, we could not be anymore excited to see the amazing things you do as you start your next chapter at Northwestern Law! We love you most and are so very proud of you! — Dad, Mom, Daniel, Papa, Nana, and Mona
TYLER PEYTON
We are very proud of your accomplishments. These last four years have had more life lessons, more challenges, more opportunities to find the good than most. As this chapter comes to a close, may you always remember the good that is before you and the laughter that you shared along the way. Love you, Dad, Mom, and Savannah
You have seized and conquered every opportunity that has come your way. You strive not only for your personal success but the success and well-being of others. You are extremely passionate about life and live it to the fullest. We are thankful you have always put God first in all you do. We pray He will continue to bless you in this next chapter of life. Congratulations, son! Love, Dad, Mom, Kylee and Jacob
Alyssa Rabie
RACHAEL MURDOCK
Congratulations Alyssa! Words cannot express how proud we are of all your achievements! A world full of amazing opportunities is awaiting you! Your beautiful Faith in God, and the HUGE caring heart that you have will make you succeed in whatever you choose to pursue! We love you so much! Mom, Dad, Alexa, Andrea, Taylor, Emerson, Grandma, and Barley
PARI CRIBBINS
To the only person I know who can boast equal knowledge in both sharks and sorority ceremonies: happy graduation. You are such an inspiration to those around you. Whether it be your faith, determination, integrity, or “eclectic music taste”, you stand strong and remain unapologetically yourself. We are so unbelievably proud of you and the person we’ve watched you become. You are so loved and we cannot wait to see the amazing things you do next. We’ll be cheering you on.
Cameron Ian Zohary Cameron, congratulations on all you have accomplished! What an amazing experience you have created for yourself at Pepperdine, studying abroad in Argentina and England. We can’t wait to see what adventures your future holds. We are beyond proud and blessed to celebrate this achievement with you. Always remember to be true to yourself and follow your dreams. With love, Mom, Dad, & Nick
Elle Moreland
Elle, your dedication, hard work, & creative spirit has made us so proud! You have faced life’s challenges with integrity & perseverance, never giving up. Singing to yourself makes you strong! Listen to your heart, God will guide you! We’re very excited to see your next journey unfold. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength. —Mom, Dad and Maddie
Heather Chaffin
Your story at Pepperdine started with curiosity that turned into a dream. Your tenacity and hard work made it a reality. It’s been four years of amazing adventures, hardships, trials, friendships, personal growth, and great accomplishments. We are so proud of who you are! Keep God with you as you continue in this thing called life! We know more great things are to come. We will be watching and cheering you on!! We love you. —Mom & Dad
Abrianna Rose Lawrence
Abrianna, From the minute you were born you have been extraordinary. How can simple words express how proud we are of you. You are an amazing young woman with an incredible future before you. It is hard to believe that you are graduating college today….what an accomplishment! All our dedication and hard work has led you to this point in time. As you go out into the world REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE and more importantly WHOSE you are! You are a child of the King, you are blessed and highly favored. Shine your light bright and go after your dreams. Remember we will always love you, support you and be there with and for you. You can do ALL things!! — Love, Mom & Dad
GRACE McPHAILL Congratulations Grace! We are so proud of you and the amazing person you have become! Whether you are flying homeless pets to new families or showing kindness to a friend, your love of all living things always comes through. We know you will be an amazing veterinarian with a voice for the voiceless. As you move into this next chapter of your life, keep walking with Jesus and letting Him guide you. We love you! Mom, dad, and the whole family
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
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Jasmine Lee “Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” - Anne Sweeney Congratulations! All our Love, Mom, Dad & Albert
Tryphena clair Christian, what an amazing accomplishment to graduate from Pepperdine and carry on the Waves legacy. We are so proud of the wonderful young man that you are. We can’t wait to see all of the positive things that you will do in this world. We love you, Mom & Dad
JACOB DAVID RESENDIZ
You have far exceeded our expectations for you. Not in this great milestone of achievement, (we always knew of your rilliance ut in our er first and most repeated prayer for you. To know God, to love God, and to know you are loved by Him. Pursue your goals but never forget your meaning and purpose. They are two distinctly different things. Because He died for you, you should live for Him. He wants you to Know His will, He wants you to Do His will. We pray you work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. Never settle for less than you deserve. You are greater than you think. Be forgiving of yourself and others. Stay humble as you realize how much possibility lay before you. What you make of your life is up to you. You’ve done an amazing job so far! With all our love and support, Mom, Dad, Reya, Eva omans o not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Congratulations, Phena! We’re so proud of you. Love, Dad & Mom
Coco Zhao Congratulations Coco! We are extremely proud of all you’ve accomplished. We are amazed that you have completed the Bachelor Degree within three years. You have shown us your powerful intelligence, independence, determination and passion. Let your wings guide you to the next destination. We love you! Dad, Mom and Big Sis
ZOE KOURETAS
Congratulations, Zoe! You’ve navigated the last four years with incredible fortitude, grace, resilience, and most of all, faith. We could not be more proud of who you are and how you live your life. May God’s greatest blessings always be yours. We love you...Dad, Mom, Sophia, Alex and the rest of your proud family!
SEAN CASEY
Seany, You are a different person than the boy that walked out our doors 4 years ago. You have lived life to the fullest day after day, with a grateful heart and a passion for adventure. Don’t ever lose that as you move on to the next chapter of life. We love you so bad and are so incredibly proud of you. Love, mom, dad, Jane, and Claire
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ALICE HAN
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2022 Dear Alice, Congratulations on all your accomplishments! You were so lucky enough to study abroad in London, make lifelong friendships, experience challenges and thrive even during the global pandemic. Thank God, you made it. I can’t believe my little girl has grown up so fast. I am incredibly proud of you becoming such a smart and kind person. There is no limit to what you can accomplish. May the next journey bring you all the best. I love you! — Mom, Mika, Mira, Rurik and Jin’s Family
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Hannah Kate Albach While your college experience has been far from normal, you have still thrived in spite of every obstacle and heartache. We cannot express how proud we are of the Christian woman you have become and look forward to seeing how you impact the world. — Love, Mom, Dad and Jason
AMIN LARI
“The key to success is to focus on your goals and not on obstacles.” We love you so much and to say that we are proud of you is an understatement. —Mom, Dad and Eva
Isabella, we are so impressed with the resilience and perseverance you have shown through these four years! You are a beautiful young woman inside and out! We can’t wait to see how God continues to work through you to help others in this big world! We love you and are proud of who you are! — Mom, Dad, Rowan, Jack, and all of your family
Congratulations, Lauren, on this special day. It seems like your first day of kindergarten wasn’t long ago and now here we are. It has been a privilege to watch you grow into the person you have become. All your hard work finally paid off and nothing can stop you now! We are wishing you a very bright future and we love you so much. We are so very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
Isabella Yeager
Lauren Beauchamp
NATASHA FLATEN
Jordyn Regier
Congratulations, Natasha! We love you and are very proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad & Family
“Determine to live life with flair and laughter.” —Maya Angelou
From kindergarten through college, it has been a complete joy to watch you grow in knowledge and character. You are such a strong, resilient, intelligent, kind, and adventurous young woman! We are so proud to call you our daughter and sister. We look forward to watching the adventures that come next for you! We love and admire you so much. Congratulations on your college graduation. Love, Mom, Dad and Presley. Deuteronomy 31:8
GRACE WINNINGHAM We are incredibly proud of your determination & perseverance. You’ve managed to graduate in 3 years while building treasured friendships, serving Gamma Phi Beta as Service Chair & the 1st Chair of Alumnae Relations, working as a Mathematics Grader & Pepperdine Special Collection Digital Transcriber, tutoring, & participating in Art Club. You climbed a volcano in Iceland! We thank God for the joy you’ve brought us. May God bless your future abundantly!
Keaton woodburn Keaton, we are SO proud of you! What an accomplishment! You persevered through the fires your first year and then the closing of campus due to the pandemic for 3 semesters! Amazing job! Phil. 4:13 ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength’ Matthew 23:37 ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and with all your mind’ Dream BIG son, we love you to the moon and back, Mom, Dad and Kylie
DARRYL POLK JR.
Son, we closed our eyes for but a moment and suddenly a man stood where a boy once did. We can no longer carry you in our arms but will always carry you in our heart. You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become; the proudest moments for us are telling others that you’re our son. Today is the beginning of yet another journey of your life and once again you’ve made us beautifully proud. We love you now and forever. Congratulations on this special achievement. Love Mom & Dad! DJ, we are so happy to be part of your success. Many CONGRATULATIONS to you. Fly high…the sky is the limit. Love Jordyn & Jurnee!
Olivia Irion Our dearest Liv, we are so proud of you accomplishing another milestone in life. As you search and realize your passions, remember that great moments are born from great opportunities and that is what you have right now. Let faith guide you and always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know! We love you! Mom and Dad Olivia, you are the strongest person I know. I am so proud of you and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. I love you and I am so thankful to have you as my sister. Love, Isabelle Olivia, you have such a talented eye for capturing life in photographs. This quote reminds you to find that beauty within you....”The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” (Helen Keller) - We love you! Grandma and Paul We could not be more proud of you and we can’t wait to see what profession you choose. Congratulations! Love, Nana and Papa I can’t believe you are graduating, the time has gone by so quickly. You have come so far and excelled at Pepperdine University. We are all so proud of you and love you! I know you will be just as successful in the future. Congratulations! Uncle Todd I am so proud of all you have accomplished and know the world will be enhanced by all that you still have yet to accomplish! Enjoy this next chapter in life, and learn all you can about yourself, what you want, and what will make you happy. Much love, Aunt Lisa This is one of my favorite quotes from Albert Einstein - “It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education” Remember to always stay curious!!! I love you and I am so proud of you! Uncle Greg
Kevin Sonheim
Congratulations Kevin! You’ve accomplished so much in four years, and this is only the beginning! Follow your dreams, and always know that we are here to support you every step of the way. We are so very proud of you! Love, Your Family
Jessica Barraclough We have always known you are amazing and we are very proud of all your accomplishments. You are beautiful inside and out and we look forward to seeing you continue to grow and change as you start the next chapter of your life. You have all of our love and support. Congratulations and we wish you nothing but the best. — Your loving family
Jeremiah Jones
We are so proud of your accomplishments and determination in spite of the challenges. Love Dad, Mom, & Eli and your whole family. For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord Jeremiah 29:11 “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose...”
MIKEY SHAHINIAN
What an amazing 4 years it has been, watching you thrive at Pepperdine. From living on campus, evacuating for the fires, sophomore year in Argentina, back home to a global pandemic, remote learning… what a ride! We are so thankful we got to enjoy Argentina with you for an amazing 10 days, so proud to see you graduate & so excited to watch you head off to Law School. You’ll never forget these last 4 years, lifelong friends made & memories to last a lifetime. Congratulations Mikey. We love you. Mom, Dad, Bailey & Ashley.
Ivy
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Congratulations Ivy! We are so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished. Your years of perseverance and determination are inspirational to all. Continue to connect with people and making a difference in their lives. Can’t wait to see what adventures your future holds. We love you!
Kennedy Royster Congratulations Kenn, you did it! As you continue your journey through this thing called life, I want you to hold onto God’s unchanging hand and remember how he helped Joshua fight the Battle of Jericho, how he helped Daniel get out the lion’s den, and how he helped Gilligan get off the island! I’m proud of you, kiddo! Job well done! Love, Mom
—Anika, Kylie, Mom, Dad and the entire Family
ADRIANA BAEZ Congratulations on your graduation Adriana. Your graduation day is a proud day for you and a dream come true for our family. Take pride in how much you have accomplished and carry all that you have learned out into the world to teach the next generation. You have so much to offer! Wishing you all the happiness that your heart can hold. We love you so.
NIKKI DAVID Nicole Marie David - Hemedes
Carpe Diem! You have always embraced life to the full - boldly, fiercely, undaunted and with such depth and joy and passion. Let this passion, this high on life carry you through. Never lose it for it is a gift. Above all: BELIEVE, BELIEVE, BELIEVE. We are so incredibly proud of you Nikki. CO N G R ATU L AT I O N S ! Love, Mom, Dad & Stephen
MEGAN
VILLAVERDE Congratulations Megan! We are so proud and happy to see you accomplish so much in the past 4 years. Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have prepared you for your future endeavors with more great things to come. God will be with you to guide you on the next chapter of your life. This is just the beginning of your journey, good luck and enjoy every moment. Love always, Dad, Mom, and Lauren, Lolo Ernie, Lola Josie, Tita Samantha, Homer, Javier, & Roy Family, Lola Awie and Tita Vivien, Adamos Family
JENNA MARIE HALE
You light up the world around you and we are so incredibly proud of the amazing woman you are! We know there are great things ahead for you and can’t wait to watch you make your dreams come true! Congratulations on your graduation!!!! All our love, Mom, Dad, and Chris
Matthew J. Ott Congratulations Matthew! We are so proud of you. These past 4 years have flown by with a few unexpected detours along the way. From a fire your freshman year, deciding to study abroad in Germany your sophomore year, and a pandemic your junior and senior years, your resiliency and character have shined. The memories, friendships, and of course your education will continue to shape you as you head to law school and beyond! Love, Mom and Dad XO
KAITLYN ISHII
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MASON MILLER CHIN Pepperdine Class of 2022
Congratulations Kaitlyn! We are so proud of all you have accomplished the past four years. Your strong work ethic, empathy towards others, sense of humor, and love of the Lord will take you far. You are going to be a great teacher. We are excited to see where the Lord leads you next because he has great things planned for you. Love, Dad, Mom, Jordan and Jaret
CJ Bergstrom
Always remember…when one chapter ends, a bridge appears, and then you cross that bridge and make lemonade out of a mole hill. Congratulations hardly seems adequate for the crazy ride that was your college adventure! You’ve (sometimes begrudgingly) embraced each experience and made it uniquely yours. You have worked hard, sought out opportunities to shine, found life long friends and honed your voice over skills. We are so proud of the amazing human that you are and couldn’t be more happy to be your parentals. James 1:12
JULIA RANDOLPH
Lauren Drake
Congratulations Lauren! You have accomplished so much and we wish you all the best! We Love you!! -Your Family
Jules, we can’t believe the end of your college years is already here. Just 4 years ago, you began your journey to find your passions and define your goals. You received so much more. You have deepened your faith, found your voice, and learned what is truly important in life. You didn’t know the challenges that would have been placed ahead of you, but you handled them well in your own creative way. You learned to do things ‘your way’. We are blessed to be a part of your journey. You are more than just a daughter to us….you are a rare gem. We will always be here to love you and to guide you, but now, it is your time to fly little girl. We love you, Mom,Tom & Gray
RAYMOND PAUL RIDER
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We are excited to see what plans God has for your future. Congratulations on your Graduation! Much Love, Mom, Dad, Alli, Mema, Ashley, Zach and Jude
SAMUEL DURDACK We are so proud of you Sam! Go forward with your beautiful heart, take pride in this tremendous accomplishment and have faith in the future! We love you endlessly!
KHALIL J. POWELL Khalil, Oh, how we love you and are so very proud of you. Congratulations son! You did it! Graduating college is a wonderful accomplishment! There’s so much in store for you! Know that we are here for it all! Love always, Dad, Mom, Kayla, & Kendyl
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Michael Scott Michael, we could not be prouder of your accomplishments and graduation. You have worked hard and achieved so much during your 4 years at Pepperdine. The life-long friends you have made and experiences you have had will continue to positively impact and shape your life. We are excited for the next chapter @UCLA and remember that we will always be here to catch you, so never fear taking a leap or a risk to achieve success or your dream. Remember - “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Continue to live your life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” Be Great! Love - Dad, Lynea, David and Ashleigh
EVERETT BEAU ERICKSON Our dear Everett, CONGRATULATIONS as we celebrate our son, brother, funcle and now Pepperdine grad! While many dream, some try, and only a few achieve, we are so proud of you for always dreaming and achieving. Remember that graduation is not the end, it is the beginning and the future is your elective! Always wear the love and faith that we and your Heavenly Father have for you. We love you, Mom, Dad, Ed, Hannah, Glenn, Allegra, Gavin, Beau and Samuel. “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation.” — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
ERICA MARTINEZ
What an accomplishment! Your family is so proud of you for getting the job done. Erica, you set your goals and there was not a ildfire or pandemic that as going to stop you from achieving them. You have remained true to yourself and have proven yet again, that hard work pays off. You took the awesome opportunity of the study abroad program in Florence, further educating yourself to make the most of the experiences, while also traveling in Europe and the Middle East. You have made some amazing forever friends here at Pepperdine, that will continue to share in this memorable time, for many years to come. Keep on riding the Waves! Love, Mum and Dad, Matthew, Mikie and Britt
Meg Taylor Congratulations to my xoxoMegTaylor, my princess, my light, my love, my best friend and my ride or die. You have work ethic, passion and a heart like no other. You are kind, beautiful, smart and so loving. I’m proud to be your mama. I can’t wait to see what your future holds. Go for the stars baby girl. I love you more than chocolate and more than you’ll ever know. Biggest hugs and lotsa luv luv, Mama
A Message to Ira Xavier Porchia: Son, we say your full name today with pride because we have watched you grow from a little boy to an outstanding man of God. At every turn you have amazed us with your maturity, dedication to education and heart for others who are less fortunate. You have been a beacon of Christian light and a positive role model for all who have come in contact with you. It is with so much pride and joy that your mother, your sister and I say congratulations on your academic accomplishments leading up to this fantastic graduation. The world is just waiting to be conquered by men and women of God like you. Remember to always put God first in all you do and if you ever need a reminder of who is behind you take a look...we will always be there!!! CONGRATULATIONS Son, Dad, Mom, Ana.
Matthew 19:26. “...But with God all things are possible.”
IRA XAVIER PORCHIA
MAX GULESSERIAN The joy we feel for you today during this great academic accomplishment is superseded by our pride and joy in the man you have become. You are a man of great integrity who has the courage to try new things, even if it means you have to loo li e a fool at rst. love your daring courage. love your innate sense of ustice and your willingness to uestion status uo. You are willing to forego the easy thing to do the right thing. You are a man who sees the best in others and whose light has been a beacon for his family and friends to come to when they lose their way. love how you nd time for randma and randpa even when the ol’fart is being ornery. r you x your boomer parents computer problems without looking perturbed. You can do this because you see the good in us and overlook our less desirable attributes. pray you continue this, as can’t promise we will get any better. love how you do not allow your con dence to wane when others doubt you in fact it evo es you to put forth more effort. hat spirit can not be bottled, bought or learned by the grace of od, you had it from the beginning. Max, you have given us abundant oy— we never had to worry—with the exception of losing one nights sleep over the politics of little league baseball, we never lost sleep worrying about you ma ing good choices—we knew your moral compass, driven by the divine, was within you from the beginning. We are so blessed and thankful that we had a front row seat, and good health to watch a large, chubby baby become a entleman of od. May you loo bac on epperdine and remember the hardest times that you overcame and the challenges that you con uered remembering this is a mental resume of your perseverance and strength. Then remember the professors who cared and inspired you remembering this humbles you that you did not achieve this alone, and this in turn encourages you to be inspirational for others. Finally, remember all those crazy friends that you shared this beautiful ride with, challenge yourself to keep in touch with them, because without them...life is like eating eggs without salt. lways go forth in Love and Con uer. — Your arents
Kohlton Danneberg
Congratulations Kohlton! Your family is beyond proud and excited for you and what your future holds. Your college experience has included peaks and valleys to be sure! You have demonstrated that you are resilient and, even in the face of adversity, you can accomplish the goals you deem important. We have witnessed you staying true to those characteristics that you know to be everlasting: being a follower of Jesus, being a faithful friend, exhibiting humility, and taking life in stride with a bit of humor. Your family honors you as a person and we celebrate your earthly and eternal accomplishments. As parents, we are not only proud of you, but we trust you as a leader of the next generation. All Our Love, Mom, Dad, and Kierstin
EMMA NAVARRO Emma, we are so proud to see how hard you have worked these past four years to achieve your goal. We know it hasn’t always been easy, but we’ve watched you push through and never give up! You have grown into an intelligent, witty, determined, honest, confident and fun young woman. You really are the best of the best! We love you so much and can’t wait to see where the future takes you! Love Forever, Mom, Dad, Grace, Grammy, Cocoa and Ginger
PATRICK ROBBINS Congratulations, Patrick! Your journey to this moment has been an epic adventure! Pepperdine has blessed you with great life-long friends and afforded you such extraordinary opportunities. From Memphis to Malibu, Germany to Brazil, and many more countries in between. Through wildfires and a global pandemic, you’ve kept your cool, stayed the course, and skated your way with ease to a 4 year degree in FOUR YEARS; truly a parent’s dream! We are certain God has great plans for your future! We love you and are filled with great pride! — Mom and Dad, Nana and Papaw, Ellen, Robert, Molly, Amy, Troy, William, Caroline, and Phoebe
Congratulations to the most amazing, smart, beautiful and all around great woman you’ve become. We are all in such awe of all your accomplishments. The future is wide open & it’s your turn to shine. We love you to the moon and back. —Mom, Grammy, Grandpa & Terri
KAYLI ANDERSON
DANNY ANDERSEN Congratulations! We love you so very much and are so proud of you. You’re an incredible, kind, empathetic and courageous young man who makes the world a better place. Love, Mom, Dad, Katie and Coco
Marcella Ali Ocampo
You were born with invisible wings. Your mind & passion are your sword & shield. You are our guardian angel. We love you! —Mom & Jasmine
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ARIELLE LEVISTE BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES
My ever dearest Arielle, I cannot exactly put into words how happy and proud I am of you. Your success in Pepperdine is a dream come true, not only for you, but for our family too. It was not always easy, but you made it seem like it was. You beat all odds and we could not be more fulfilled as parents. Your determination, hard work, and all those sacrifices have paid off—and with that, you passed the test of time with flying colors. Your award on leadership says it all; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know. Thank you, Arielle, for all that you do for our family and for your Pepperdine community. Our lives have been more amazing and wonderful because you are the biggest part of it. So now, go out there and continue to make waves. Congratulations, our little mermaid! Love, Dad
Alaina Housley and Dev Singh Gone but not Forgotten
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