Download - Graduation Ceremony
Graduation CeremonyMay 23, 2013
We Thank You All For Sharing This Special Day With Us.
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Brittany Navarro
Thank you to God, Momma Bear, my family, and loved ones who
have stood by me while on this wild journey to finish my education.
Andrew Powell
I’m going to spend the rest of my life on summer vacation.
Krista Palumbo
Congrats Class of 2013!
Suchitra Varma
Dreamt, Believed, Strived and Achieved
Tania Berlinski
Thanks to my friends, family and professors for their love and
support. Special thanks to Dad and Val for making it all possible. Thank
you all so much!
Laura Marie Buckingham
Congratulations Class of 2013. I love you Mom!
Chris Fernandez
Chris Fernandez HS Senior. My life in the Illiad; graduated HS Trojan Class of '90,SJSU Spartan Class of '13! It's
time for the Odyssey!
Ruben Olagues
EVERYDAY WE ARE GIVEN CHOICES; IT'S UP TO YOU IF YOU WANT TO BE
BETTER TODAY THEN YOU WERE YESTERDAY.
-RUBEN OLAGUES SR.
Rayane Abi Abboud
To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not
only dream but also believe. -Anatole France
Brett McPherson
I could not have finished this path without the support of my parents; you are truly an inspiration to me,
thank you.
Serena Jew
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Mike Gonzalez
I LOVE MY FAMILY
Scott Macdonald
Thank you to my family, close friends, and special lady. Without all
of you, none of this would have been possible.
Ingrid Garnica
I couldn't have done any of this without the love and support from
my family. Thank you!
Michael Wilkerson
My career calling has always been one in sports, and now I am finally
able to answer that call.
Ashley O’Brien
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't
mind. -Dr. Seuss
Briceida Concepcion
I want to give thanks to my family and friends for showing support
through this journey.
Abdi Hussein
Thank You Family and Friends.GO WARRIORS!
Chris Valdez
"If you can imagine it, you can dream it. If you can dream it, you
can become it."-William Arthur Ward
Ella Wang
Believe in yourself. Chase your dreams. Prove to the world that
nothing will beat you down.
Amy Hakkinen
What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives
haven't happened yet.
Christina Ginn
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Karina Momary
Thank you to my family, friends and professors for all of your love and
guidance throughout this wonderful journey. Love you bunches!
Mia Bell
Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence
noticed, just make your absence felt.
Randy Chang
Thanks for the love and memories.
Erica de Guzman
Cheers to being young, healthy & educated! It's been a blessing & I can't wait for what's next! Thanks
for the memories!
Jennifer L. Matheson
“The beautiful thing about education is that no one can take it
away from you.” ― B.B. King
Kam Chi Ip
Communication Studies gave me the confidence to conquer my
weakness while interacting with others.
Alexsis Navarro
Thank you to my parents for all the love, support, and encouragement throughout the years. I love you
Navarro Family.
Cherise Tenisha Renee’ Cotton
I did it, Mom & Dad! Thank you for everything. I love you.
Valentina Berry
Whatever you are, be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln
Bedilia Ramirez
Mom and Dad, it took determination and guts to leave everything you
knew and venture towards something new. Gracias por su
apoyo y amor.
Jason Steib
I would like to thank all of the faculty members, friends, family,
and counselors that have helped me along the way. Congratulations to the SJSU Comm. Studies Class of
2013!
David Miles
This graduation symbolizes the hard work that it's taken to get here and
opens a door of new goals and challenges to be accomplished.
Jessica Hammons
I’m thankful for all my excellent professors who made my learning
experiences so meaningful. Special thank you to my parents for
supporting me throughout everything.
Amanda Elizabeth Goldsmith
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Brandon Torrealba
I would like to give special thanks to my family and friends who have supported me, and always been
there to offer words of advice and keep me motivated.
Anny Wong
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Anthony Teschera
I just want to thank my friends & family, especially my parents,
grandparents, & sister for believing in me. LOOK MOM AND DAD! YOUR
SON DID IT!
Jose Molina
Seize the opportunities and stay positive. We did it! Good luck and
Congrats Class of 2013!
Stephanie Anderson
Teachers, friends, family, & loved ones: You've helped me become more than I thought I could be, &
I'm forever grateful.
Anthony Giammalva
I have learned so many amazing things in and out of the classroom
that I will take with me on to graduate school at Azusa Pacific
University. I love you San José State!
Arthur Virgil Gilbreath III
Never Give Up On Your Dreams Because You Never Know Where
They Might Lead You.
Chantel Steburg
Thank you to my family and friends. I couldn’t have done it without your love, support, and encouragement!
Class of 2013 Baby!
Gloria Chukwueke
Discipline is one of the keys to success, and for that I thank my
father. I thank my teachers, friends and family for endless support. SJSU
you will be missed...
John Diaz
I define success as achieving goals. Graduating college is a goal I set for myself, therefore, I am successful.
Nnamdi Nwaigwe
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance
and conscientious stupidity.-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Garrett Cuffel
"Appreciate the little things." To my family when I couldn't be with my family; it would not have been
the same without my brothers. IHSV
Anamarie Rodriguez
Thank you everyone who believed in me, pushed me, helped correct
my essays, and stood by me.
Benjamin Thompson
There are two important days in your life; the day you were born,
and the day you find out why.-Mark Twain
Margarita Lozano
Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact
reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
-Cesar Chavez
Jacqueline Kershing
Thank you to my family, friends, and AMAZING boyfriend for your
unconditional love and support over the last three years. We did it!
Sarah McGaffey
I've learned in graduate school to be reflexive & to enjoy the journey.
Me ke aloha mom & dad. <I am communication studies>
Colleen Shjeflo
I did it! Thank you to my family for your unconditional support and
love…
Hector Fajardo
Ask yourself how bad do you want to succeed? When you want to succeed as bad as you want to
breathe, then you'll be successful!
Sofia Cruz
Mom & Dad, I cannot thank you enough for all the support and love you have given me. My goal is to make you proud. Thank you for giving me the best 4 years of my
life.
Kevin Timko
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Adrian Aujero
It's been a delightful four years here at SJSU. Thanks to all of my family, friends, and staff for supporting me throughout my undergrad career.
Let's make our dreams come true!
Jessica Murphy
Woohoo! Congrats my fellow graduates, we did it! Thank you G. Firenzi, T. Lim, and S. Spano, you
were truly amazing!
Hayli Hiebert
Mom, thank you for guiding me on this life path and making sure that I
am happy in my own soul. Thank you Gramma and Grampa for loving
me unconditionally and without judgment.
Valerie Garcia
A big thank you to all for your love and support. To all in this program, if grad school were easy, everyone
would do it. You’ll be fine :)
Erin Michaela Weeks
Gratitude to SJSU COMM, friends, & family... especially Zach. Thank you for all your love, support, & faith in
me. I love you!
Nina Ahghari
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at San Jose State and I am excited to embark on my next journey in
life.
Christie Mae Walker
Thank you Mama, Papa, Saree & close friends who have supported me as I pursued my future. I love
you all to the moon & back!
Matthew Logan
Thanks Mom and Dad for all the Love and support!
Jessica Johnson
I thank my family, friends, and colleagues for giving me a nuanced
way to see the world. <I am communication studies>
Kati Ireland
3 years ago this was so far away. Now here I am, dreams coming true.
Forever changed & grateful. <I am Communication Studies>
Daniel Lebrija
"A proud SJSU Comm Studies Masters graduate!" Thank you to my professors, colleagues, friends
and family who took part in making this a reality!
Alyssa Heater
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Kyra Rodriguez
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only
remembers to turn on the light. We did it!
Aubrey Lee
I don't know what my future holds, but who does? That's what makes the journey worthwhile. Thank you
to those who believed in me.
Bryan Ford
One step closer to my dreams! Always shoot for the stars! Thanks everyone, little chip we made it!
Carina Rodriguez
Passion equals drive, drive equals determination, and enough
determination equals success. I appreciate my family’s support
through this journey.
Rebecca Kassel
Thank you to my family and friends for the ultimate love and support
throughout these years. I wouldn’t be here graduating without you.
Christianne Kastelic
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~Mahatma Ghandi. Congratulations COMM graduates!
Radha Jhatakia
Thank you to everyone who made this moment possible; the smallest things can make a difference in the
grand scheme of things."
Shacori Poole
Thank you to all my friends and family for your love, support, and
prayers. I couldn't have done it with out you! LOVE YOU ALL!
Darcy Osheim
The limits of my language are the limits of my mind.
–WittgensteinThank you for the changing my life.
I am communication studies!
Ali Cross
Thanks Mom, Dad, Colin, Haley, and Courtney for all the love and
support!Em, Alicia, Michelle, Mark, and Manny thanks for making this
transition worthwhile!
Tiffany E. Harbrecht
I will always treasure my experience in graduate school at SJSU and
COMM Studies.
Jacqueline Janeiro
Success is determined by how determined you are to succeed.
Thank you for always being there for me dad, I owe it to you. I did it!
Chris Faria
My life’s purpose is to use my disability as my greatest ability.
Matt Zweier
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Kurt Garrett
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit
extra.
Mitch Eastlick
Thank you to Campus Recreation and the Ford Family Foundation for supporting me at SJSU. Next stop:
Ohio University IM Sports!
Esther Costa
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Lena Zubaid
The key to success is believing in yourself and following your dreams .
Nikki Schoffner
The love, support, and encouragement that I have been
given has made me who I am today. Thank you for everything you
have done for me, nothing goes unnoticed.
Bob Ash
The academic achievement that I have received at SJSU has been
nothing short of a positive experience for me.
John Staedler
Huge thanks to Dr. Spangler, Dr. Feist and especially Dr. Terry for
taking me on as an interdisciplinary student. Also, a big thanks to
friends and family.
Alyssa Kompelien
Thank you to everyone who invested in my life during these last four years, I could not have gotten
here without you all. Congratulations to the Class of
2013!
Tyler Gallau
Thank you very much to my friends and family for supporting me
throughout my academic journey. I most certainly could not have done
it without your support!
Congratulations
GRADUATES!
Slideshow by: Laura Buckingham