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First and foremost, thank God.  Thank  God for my family, my mother, husband, brothers, and my triplets who raised me up so that I could soar as high as I wanted to. I am forever thankful and grateful to have you. Shoutout to my classmates and my unbelievable professors for believing in me and not only teaching me but also giving me love. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

-Lobat Alemansour

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We made it! Let's use our achievements to making a difference in this world.

Thank you to all family, friends, professors, that were in my journey!

This is the beginning to many more accomplishments!

Once again, congratulations Class of 2020!

~Ananda S Poitevien

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It has been a true pleasure being apart of the NJCU community . I am grateful this University gives opportunities for students to grow and shine in all they do. I thank my friends and family for their constant support and belief in all I do. Class of 2020, I am beyond proud of all of us we made it despite the circumstances we are in which is why you should be even more proud of yourself. Good luck to everyone!

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To My Wonderful Family and Friends #NJCU2020

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To My Wonderful Family and Friends #NJCU2020

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When my parents brought me to this country from Honduras, I did not understand why we had to leave everything and everyone we loved. As the years passed, I understood they had to sacrifice their happiness to give me a better education and a life full of opportunities. So here I am today, culminating and sharing with them one of my biggest dreams. Mami and Papi, I am pleased to announce that WE DID IT despite everything we went through. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and happiness to God and all of the people who were there to support me throughout this journey. Among them are my amazing parents and my supportive/loving husband, my two beautiful children, my caring sister and brother-in-law, my devoted abuelos in heaven, and my helpful friends/colleagues Ana, Eida, Shazia and Carmen. Thank you so much for everything!
Si sueñas en grande, y luchas por ellos. Todo es posible!

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On this glorious occasion of my achievement, I would like to thank my parents first for giving me the opportunity to come abroad and complete my studies. Hailing from India, it was a difficult time for me to adjust in a  different country. this was only possible for me with the support of my friends and extended support of my parents. this journey wouldn't have reached this milestone without their support and encouragement.

Thank you mom and dad for trusting and encouraging me to become an MBA GRADUATE :)

Anusha Panchagnula

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With love to all of the influential figures in my life.

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With love to all of the influential figures in my life.

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*All praises due to Allah (SWT) for His infinite blessings.
*My graceful mother, your continuous prayers and unconditional love empower me to persevere.

*My rock, Faisal, your sacrifices allow me to reach for the stars. Thank you for supporting me every step of the way so that I can achieve my dream.

*Precious children, Somaya and Shan, remember that inspiration and dedication drive success in education and in life.

*Siblings, you are all my pillars of strength. Bhaijaan, Farhan, and Mano, you are my shields and protectors. Meema and Aisha, you are my smile and laughter.
*In-laws, Bhabhi, Chumaiya, Madiha, and Zeshan, and #CoolKhandan, you are my ongoing support system.

*Professors, I am indebted to you for your wisdom and for leading by example.

*Congrats to my chosen family;  Laicey and Carmen, for making the climb worthwhile!

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Thanks to Laura, Monica, Luis Jr, Stella, and Luis Sr, my mom (always an inspiration), my dad, my sisters, my brothers, NJCU professors, Jersey City Head Start, Brighter Tomorrow's Newark, Jersey City Public Schools, Shazia, Laicey,  coworkers at PS. 23 Annex, and above all God. We did it!!

Carmen Garrido

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 2020!!!             Achieving success is not a one-variable equation. If I am who I am today and where I am, it's not just because I can be a good student. It's not enough just to pass the exams at school to get a Diploma. Other than that, life can give you very different tests. I owe my teachers the success of the academic exams to this day, but I owe my parents the success of the exams that life brings. To all the teachers who have supported me on this journey, especially to Dr.Min Kim and Dr. Nurdan Aydin, I thank you very much for everything. I painted a picture of who I wanted to be in my dreams. My parents made this picture beautiful with every detail they added. Sometimes when I was painting that picture, I carried the paint. They helped me erase when I needed to. Sometimes, they showed that a much better picture could be drawn by the sketches there. They taught me that every time I faced a challenge, when I hugged them, everything could pass, and in the same time I had the power to overcome all challenges. Thank you so much for everything you've taught me and for being the architect of my happy life. There are other architects in this happy life who give me strength through their existence and make me laugh for hundreds. My dear sister Sena, who was my closest friend at the same time, when I cried she was always there for me too and gave me reason to laugh and make my laughs bigger when I laugh. Thank you for everything. Thank you very much to my brother Hasan, who knows how to make me laugh, who never forgets his support when I need it, and who drags me into the fun that I can't guess. Without you, I wouldn’t be the person who I am. Including my aunt , uncle and my grandmothers, I thank the whole of my family for their support in the journey of my life.                                                     All the best, 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 2020!!!             Achieving success is not a one-variable equation. If I am who I am today and where I am, it's not just because I can be a good student. It's not enough just to pass the exams at school to get a Diploma. Other than that, life can give you very different tests. I owe my teachers the success of the academic exams to this day, but I owe my parents the success of the exams that life brings. To all the teachers who have supported me on this journey, especially to Dr.Min Kim and Dr. Nurdan Aydin, I thank you very much for everything. I painted a picture of who I wanted to be in my dreams. My parents made this picture beautiful with every detail they added. Sometimes when I was painting that picture, I carried the paint. They helped me erase when I needed to. Sometimes, they showed that a much better picture could be drawn by the sketches there. They taught me that every time I faced a challenge, when I hugged them, everything could pass, and in the same time I had the power to overcome all challenges. Thank you so much for everything you've taught me and for being the architect of my happy life. There are other architects in this happy life who give me strength through their existence and make me laugh for hundreds. My dear sister Sena, who was my closest friend at the same time, when I cried she was always there for me too and gave me reason to laugh and make my laughs bigger when I laugh. Thank you for everything. Thank you very much to my brother Hasan, who knows how to make me laugh, who never forgets his support when I need it, and who drags me into the fun that I can't guess. Without you, I wouldn’t be the person who I am. Including my aunt , uncle and my grandmothers, I thank the whole of my family for their support in the journey of my life.                                                     All the best, 

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We did it! This degree is for my Mommy and Papi.  Shoutout to all the First Generation Caribbean and African graduates building a legacy for your family through education. For my son, my greatest accomplishment. To my hubby, thank you for always pushing me to be better and to think better! And finally this is for Pamela Turner, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Korryn Gaines, Atatiana Jefferson, and Shantel Davis. #sayhername

Cindy O. MHA

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I would like to thank my husband first. You we there from the start you didn’t run when we became teenage parents. You supported and continue to support my dreams. You worked long hours so I could focus on my education.  God couldn’t have sent a better life partner. I would like to thank Joyce Hatchett for pushing me to go back and get my degree. She would let me at at and associates so she pushed me to go back every time we saw each other. I thank you for putting that voice in my head.  I would also like to thank my five children  your colleague success fueled my fire to fulfill my goal of getting my bachelors degree, thank you for your no holds bars critique of my papers. Thank for making your father and I proud for you are our greatest accomplishments
I love you all more than words can explain.

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Thank you to my family and friends that encouraged me along the way.  Thank you to all the great NJCU professors who didn’t make it easy...I stretched myself and learned much. Lastly, thank you to all my teammates that put up with me along the way! 🙌🏻💐😂

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We did it! Both me and my sister are graduating together one with her bachelors and the other with her master! God is great and he has blessed us to always keep pushing ourselves and each other to never give up! We did this for you mami! Gracias por todo tu soporte y tus sacrificios mami!
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!

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It was a hard journey but We made it! Thank God for allowing me to finish and being there every step of the way. This degree goes to my family and friends that were a great support during this time. And lastly, Professor Calethes for always caring and making class a bearable time.

Yamilka R.

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I would not have gotten as far as I have if not for the love and support of my family and friends. They pushed me through countless days of wanting to give up and reminded me of a dream I’ve had for as long as I can remember, to become a teacher. My parents and siblings have always supported my dreams and fought through the toughest times with me. Helped my with projects and papers and just listened when I would be stressed and overwhelmed. My nieces and nephews made me want to push myself to show them that no matter what the task or how long the journey you can accomplish any dream or goal you have for yourself. Last but not least, Chris, you may have only been in my life for my final school year but during that time you have pushed me to do and be better for the future, you have always checked on how my semester is going and if I’m on top of my assignments (I tend to let other things get in the way sometimes). If I was behind you would give me a push and make me stop everything else to focus on the tasks I needed to focus on.

Thank you to all that have loved, pushed and been by my side during my journeys. This is not how I planned to celebrate commencement but you guys made the date that graduation should have been so special. I love you and thank you! I would have never made it this far without you guys!

Love ya - Mallory ❤️

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We made it! Thank you Josue, and ALL of my friends/best friend who have been very supportive and there for me! I am grateful for you ALL. <3

Trish

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I am so blessed to be part of an amazing, welcoming sisterhood!  I have so MUch love for Indigena, and my backbone of MU.  MSU pushed me to get more involved within the community, and out which provided me with so many networking opportunities! I have gained SOO many friendships that I am so thankful for and will last a lifetime. Thank you MU for helping me to achieve excellence!

MUch Love,

Trish

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This degree is for you Mom, and Dad. I am who I am today because of the both of you, and I could not thank you enough! Thank you for pushing me through school, supporting me each and every day of my life, and being there. You grew me into the woman I am today. I love you both with all of me! Thank you to my family! No matter the distance, you constantly show me love, support(: and always a phone call away. Sending all my love to my Nieces, Sister, Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. LOVE YOU GRANDPA , and EVA, I know you are watching over me. Thank you all for the unconditional love, being the greatest support system and believing in me.  Thank you God, impossible without you! Congratulations class of 2020!

Much love,
Patricia Faith Chambers

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Accomplished graduating college and now it’s time to move onward and achieve my life time goals.

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First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the UNDEFEATABLE  CLASS OF 2020. If we could conquer our goals through this we can conquer anything that comes our way!

Gracias Abuela  mi otra mama y Abuelo  mi otro papa por todo que me han dado y muchisimas gracias por estar siempre a mi lado y empujarme a seguir adelante.  Te debo mas de lo que el mundo podria ofrecer. Pero ahora es el momento de seguir avanzando porque esto es solo el comienzo de algo super buenisimo.

Thank you to another father figure in my life...Dan. Thank you for always helping me out through the semesters and taking time to help with my semester by helping me to access resources for my classes no matter what the weather was or if you were busy. Thank you for making time in order for me to succeed

Thank you to my brothers for always giving me a larger reason to continue to move forward. Thank you Mikey for making me laugh throughout stressful moments and days and Thank you Danny for the long nights when we would watch Anime during my homework breaks or study sessions. I love you both and I hope I have been a great role model for you both.

Gracias a la familia Vasquez por aceptarme y alentarme a convertirme en alguien excelente para el futuro. Gracias por ser tan acogedor y mostrarme su aprecio. Muchisimas gracias a Rigo y Sgrario por el apoyo.

SHOUTOUT TO MY 4 HOMEBOYS AND 2 HOMEGIRLS.
Yimmy C., Arona D., Elvis M., Alondra, Lupe, and last but not least the one and only Ernie (Wolfdog) for always being there to speak to. You 5 are the biggest blessings...when they says its better to have 5 nickels rather than 100 pennies you 5 are the first I think of. Thank you for always being so welcoming and always keeping that tight knit friendship to where it feels as if we are siblings. I appreciate you guys for always being there even if we do not speak on a consistent basis. However, when we do speak or meet up its always a GREAT TIME or we end of laughing hard. But Honestly, Thank you guys for supporting me throughout this journey in the many ways you have. I love you guys!

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST,
I wanna thank my beautiful girlfriend for being there no matter what. Thank you for sticking by my side when things were tough. Thank you for being there when it felt like my whole world was crumbling through the moments of anxiety. I promise you its only going to get WAY BETTER than it already has been. I love you my curly haired princess!

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Congratulations Class of 2020-We DID it! Lets take life day by day, and be grateful for the little things<3

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Congratulations Class of 2020-We DID it! Lets take life day by day, and be grateful for the little things<3

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Thank you, GOD for giving me the strength to keep going.

To my family, Thank you for always believing in me and supporting me.  LOVE YOU ALL!
-Lissette

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Thanks family!!

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Thank you so much for encouraging me to complete my degree.

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Thank you God for being there and helped me through all this process. To my family for their support and love.
Great things are coming!

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Thank you to my friends and family for sticking by me. I couldn’t ask for a better support system! Special shoutout to my mom! MAMA I MADE IT. I love youuuu. To my grandparents for always providing me with wisdom. My fabulous aunts auntie Tiffany, auntie nea for giving me advice with grace. To my Grammy, love you always. My little bro Jai, you’re next boop! I know you’ll make me proud. And to my dearest best friend, I love you bud. My sister from another mister. I thank you for accepting me, loving me, and being with me every step of the way. Ok bye I’m crying now....lol 😪

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Thank you so much to my family for supporting me to accomplish my goal. Special thanks my loving husband Bhavin and my cute son Adi.

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It is my pleasure to congatulate myself and  that of others who have worked assidously to the end of their various courses. I thanked my family , wife and children for their support..
Adekunle  Najeem Tijani BSN ,RN

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Thank you so much to my family members who supported me to accomplish my goal. Special thanks to my parents, husband, and loving son. Thank you.

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Congratulations! THETA PHI ALPLA, my beautiful sisters!

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Congratulations! THETA PHI ALPLA, my beautiful sisters!

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Trisha, Emma, Gia, Asia, Ashley,  Diana and the rest of my dearest sisters who also graduated! BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH ONE OF YOU. I am so happy and proud  of you for this greatest accomplishment. I love each and one of you and I hope all the best in the future.
-Best, Eloisa!

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Congratulations to my Bio/Chem friends! Martena, Shiv, Hershal, and Aska! 

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Congratulations to my Bio/Chem friends! Martena, Shiv, Hershal, and Aska! 

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Martena Grace, Shiv Dua, Harshal Desai, Aska Asim! Congratulations to each of you for this GREAT accomplishment. I know it was not easy, but you guys made it! Thank you for being great friends and E-board members of the chem club too! Wish you all the best!
-Best, Eloisa!

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To all who shared countless hours helping each other achieve this goal, “Thank You”!
Crystal Rodriguez’s family wishes you nothing but the best this world has to offer.  Congratulations 🎉🍾 🎉

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I want to thank my husband and daughter for their support and understanding of the late night studying, assignments  and weekend classes. I want to thank my family and friends for their encouraging words of wisdom. I give God all the Honor, Glory & Praise for all my
accomplishments. Thank you to all of my professor especially Prof. Ensue Lee & Prof. Griffin. I would like to thank my adviser Crystal Gail Vilavert for always being their for me.  Thank you NJCU family.

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We have made it to the end of THIS journey. I’d like to thank God for bringing me to another degree. I’d like to thank my family and friends for their support; but most importantly I’d like to thank my mother. Through it all you have been there with encouragement and expecting nothing less than what you knew I could do. Thank you NJCU family for another home. It has been great.

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Gracias Familia.. It doesn’t stop here we have to strive for more. Thanks NJCU Family for helping me along the way. Thanks to my brothers and sister, my boyfriend, GUCCI my baby boy, and my parents Ana and Nestor. I love you guys !!!! Saludos para mi familia en Peru, los quiero!!!

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Congratulations to everyone graduating !! through all the hard work and struggles, you made it through!! Congratulations on achieving this accomplishment.
Special thanks to all my professors for not giving up on me, to my counselors, thank you for being by my side through my NJCU journey. To all my family & friends, thank you for believing in me! Because of you, I pushed through!!

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HUGE! shout out to my family, friends, and my girlfriend. Thank you for your love and support. And also, I want to thank Professor Dittrich, Professor Quinn,  Professor Jack, and the entire art department. You guys are amazing, and  Thank you for perparing me for the outside world.

CLASS OF 2020!!
OHH YEAHHH!!

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Felicidades por tu graduación, espero que con el apoyo de Dios y de toda tu familia puedas cumplir tus metas y objetivos.
Un abrazo fuerte Génesis Holguín!!!

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Felicitaciones sobrina que dios te ilumine en tu nueva carrera y que siguas adelante un beso y abrazo a la distancia

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Felicitaciones sobrina que dios te ilumine en tu nueva carrera y que siguas adelante un beso y abrazo a la distancia

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📹First and foremost I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me through my academic journey, I am extremely grateful for all that you have done for me.  Big thanks  to my counselors John Smith and Jennifer Pena  EOF/OSP for pushing me and believing in me. I am beyond grateful. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! everyone   for your patience throughout this journey. It was a long journey but I got through it. (Tyric Garner/B.A Media Arts)!!!! 

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📹First and foremost I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me through my academic journey, I am extremely grateful for all that you have done for me.  Big thanks  to my counselors John Smith and Jennifer Pena  EOF/OSP for pushing me and believing in me. I am beyond grateful. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! everyone   for your patience throughout this journey. It was a long journey but I got through it. (Tyric Garner/B.A Media Arts)!!!! 

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Muchas felicidades mí niña seguir así que muy pronto serás la mejor. Un gran abrazo,

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I am so lucky to have found you on my journey .... during the final stretch when I needed the most support you were there. Thank you congrats my dear friend!!! We did it!
Your fellow graduate,
Jess

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They're too happy about your achievement, never forget who you started it all.
You are the pride of many people, we never doubt that you would achieve it, go ahead with your forehead up.
Remember smile, always smile and be happy!

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This is a feeling I'll never forget! The journey was long and the story is far from typica  and I hope that each and everyday I can use my story as an example for someone else to let them know that ANYTHING is possible if you want it bad enough. The late nights, early mornings and still having to work and/or take care of your family only proves just how dedicated we all were to reach this finish line! Congratulations to all of us, we are AMAZING!!

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Despite the obstacles in your way, you made it! We are proud and celebrating with you! Congratulations! -The Office of Centralized Tutoring and Academic Support Programming

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Special Thanks to NJCU. Good education system and a very friendly diverse environment. I highly recommend NJCU to others who are looking forward to have a higher education. - Elizabeth Folia (Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice)

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I want to thank my husband Felipe for always staying by my side and making sure I never gave up. Grateful for your patience throughout this journey.

My children Jafiel and Jade, despite the craziness you both are the motor that has kept me going. My stepchildren Darwin and Angel, this is also for you. I did this to give you all better future. I want you to know that nothing in life is impossible! We are all capable of achieving our dreams! WE DID IT !!

Congratulations Class of 2020!! Blessings to you all !!

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The AGUILAR family and friends: from IBET AGUILAR

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I would love to thank my amazing family that are all in california! Miss you all!! thank you for always supporting my dreams and for always being there for me during all this. Thank you mom and dad for all the sacrifices you both had to go thru in order for me to live the American dream. Mom, I wish you were here to see all of this happen but I know you are in my heart pushing me thru everyday. Thanks Victor, Net, Chloe and Julian for being being the best brothers/sister I could ever imagine. and for giving me my crazy/cute/amazing nephews! lol

Thank you to my friends that i made alone the way: Rosabi, Carol, Hagar and everyone else! you guys made my time at NJCU so fun and happy! love you all,
IBET AGUILAR

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Welcome to the Post-Covid-19 way of life which has forced us to be flexible and to embrace change!  Most of us never envisioned a Virtual Celebration, but here we are.  Better something than nothing. Agree?
Anyway, my heartfelt appreciation to all my professors in the English Department, for your sound words of advice, support and encouragement during those moments when I felt like giving up. I do not wish to highlight anyone in particular, because you have all contributed to my success as an English Major.
I must highlight my husband and my children, my relentless cheerleaders. Thanks for your  understanding those times when I stayed out late at nights studying at Panera, and neglecting my motherly duties.
Graduates, all the best. Make your own mark on the stage of life.

Corrine Williams.

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Congratulations on a job well done.  On behalf of the entire nursing faculty we are very proud of you and the work you will be assuming!  Be safe, be strong!

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A mi madre, todo lo que soy, y espero ser, te lo debo a ti. Gracias por todo! Espero que estés orgullosa de mí.

To my sisters, Janis and Rosanna, I admire you. You have paved the way for me; showing me how to be fearless, dedicated, and wise. God knew I needed you both.

To Deuri, thank you for supporting all of my dreams and being an amazing father to Elliot.

A la abuela de Elliot, Rosa, eres una abuela amorosas y te admiro. Gracias por su apoyo y ayuda.

To my son Elliot, giving up has never and will never be an option for me because of you. I will always do right by you. I will always lead by example. I will always be here for you. You are my SUN, you are my light.

I love you all! Los amo a todos!

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The last two years has been a roller-coaster ride for me and I'm pretty sure everyone else experience the same struggles and anxiety due to the pandemic but we all still made. I want to thank God, my amazing family, friends and my professors for their huge support. I would like to personally thank my mother for everything she has done and sacrificed for me. Today, because of every single one of you and your support, I have become an award-winning Graphic Designer and from today on, I am going to start a new chapter in my life and move forward confidently because I know I have an army of supporters behind me.
- Asma Abibakar (BFA:GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR)

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Wishing each and everyone of you a successful  graduation and even better future. I had the privilege of rubbing noses with tons of great faculty and staff; as well as 'positive' students. We are a family and somewhere down the road we will meet again. Hope to see you guys later in life or during my graduate degree program. Blessings on blessings! Gotta leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the god father of music himself. “I was in charge, but I made logic the boss.”
― Berry Gordy

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It has always been a dream I've been waiting for. The prayer of my mother and the nights that I did not sleep . The harvest was here. Today, with great pride, I raise my graduation cap. I am proud of myself and proud of everything I learned and studied, and proud of my friends who accompanied me every semester. Thank God for the result. I thank my daughters, my family, all my Professors  and friends for everything. Congratulations to all of us.
Love,
Sawsan Sider

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I want to thank God for giving me the strength and the mental fortitude to go back to school 20 years later to get my degree. I want to thank my wife and kids for understanding my journey of going back to school with all of the late nights studying and the missed day trip. I want to thank my family and friends for all of the encouragement. I want to thank all of the wonderful professors, Dr. Bailey, Dr. Harris, Professor Jeter, Dr. Lamar, Dr. Andes and if I forgot to mention you don't take it personal, each and every one of you contributed to my success.  Some of you guys owe me a check for all of my contributions in all this Psychology classes, but that's another conversation... lol. To all of my fellow graduates 🎓 remember that is never too late to realize your dream or start over with a second one. To all of the peopl  that I have made friends with in the Psychology program, I wish you all the best. God bless and continue your journey success.

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Class of 2020- We Made It, not even a Pandemic could hold us back! Shout out to my Father Wilfredo Amaya -Alumni of NJCU (Criminal Justice) -love you Father & to my Momma who raised me: thank you and I love you. Veronica & Karen you're next! I dedicate this to my son Elias, I love you so much my sweet son--don't ever give up.

Jennifer Amaya-Ramirez

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Congrats to the class of 2020.  Being a recent graduate myself (2019) I can say that this is only the beginning. All the hours, long nights, stressing, tears have payed off. I look forward to seeing what each of you achieve.

Caitlin Costello
Njcu class of 2019

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Congratulations class of 2020. Thank you to all my professors, OSP, my guidance counselor Ms. Aida Lopez; but especially my parents. This is for you mom and dad. Love you all. Shout out to all business students graduates! ❤️

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I want to thank all the people that the got me to this point . To my professors who gave me the knowledge to help me in the work force, To my advisors for helping me throughout the semesters and i want give a big thanks to my family for giving me the strength and encouragement to keep pushing forward! I love you all so much! And to the staff of NJCU, I thank you so much for your help in making this possible!

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Congratulations class of 2020! We did it! I'm proud of all of you for making it through these tough times and for surviving these incredible years spent getting to this point. Thank you so much to all my loved ones, friends, family, classmates, and professors that believed in and supported me through my journey. Thank you for always celebrating me and my accomplishments and for always being there  through all the tears of frustration and stress throughout the years. It was well worth it.  Shout out to the Psychology majors and minors! WE MADE IT!!
- Crystal Elisa Tatis

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You have changed my life and I can’t imagine it without you! Thank you for motivating me each and every day. Thank you for making mommy such a strong individual and for giving me the strength to overcome all obstacles thrown at me. Everything I do, I do it for you. I love you mi Rey! This one is for you! 💙

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Gracias por siempre apoyarme y siempre creer en mi. Gracias por empujarme a que siempre de lo mejor de mi y por crear a una mujer fuerte e independiente. Gracias por ser los mejores padres y siempre darme sus consejos. Los amo!

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These four years really would not have been the same without you! Thank you so much for the great memories and conversations. Love you and congratulations, Michi!  We did it! Class of 2020! <3                       -Sacha Cruz Garcia

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These four years really would not have been the same without you! Thank you so much for the great memories and conversations. Love you and congratulations, Michi!  We did it! Class of 2020! <3                       -Sacha Cruz Garcia

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Congratulations class of 2020! We did it! I'm proud of all of you for making it through during these challenging times. Thank you so much to my friends, family, classmates, and professors that believed in and supported me through my journey. Especially my mom, Elizabeth Garcia. Thank you for always celebrating me and my accomplishments. For always being there. Shout out to the Psychology and Philosophy majors and minors! It's only up from here! <3                     -Sacha Cruz Garcia

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Congratulations class of 2020! We did it! I'm proud of all of you for making it through during these challenging times. Thank you so much to my friends, family, classmates, and professors that believed in and supported me through my journey. Especially my mom, Elizabeth Garcia. Thank you for always celebrating me and my accomplishments. For always being there. Shout out to the Psychology and Philosophy majors and minors! It's only up from here! <3                     -Sacha Cruz Garcia

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Congrats to all the Kings and Queens for achieving such a huge accomplishment. I know this is only the beginning to bigger and better things. A toast to my fellow graduates! 🍾
-Dominique Hill

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What an amazing feeling!! This has been a journey filled with ups and a whole lot of downs. I thank God, my family, and myself for pushing me everyday. I finally did it wow....MAMA I MADE IT 😪🥳🥳

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This last semester of 2020 has been a challenge with Coronavirus interrupting our lives and forever changing our lives. However, one thing that remained the same is:  we forged a head and  fulfilled our educational goals.
Congratulations to all of the graduates of 2020.
Zandra Jamison-Sykes, M.Ed.

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To the Class of 2020 and my fellow Multicultural Education Master’s Graduates:

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To the Class of 2020 and my fellow Multicultural Education Master’s Graduates:

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Congratulations to all of you on your hard work and achievements. This is a very difficult time and although we cannot celebrate the way we imagined, our accomplishments should not go unseen. I wish you all the best of luck on your journeys and hope that you continue achieving everything that you pursue.
-Crystal Rodriguez

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Big shoutout to Cohort 5! Congratulations. You guys rock!

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Congratulations Class of 2020 we made it to the end first let me thank god and my family for being here on this long journey with me thank you NJCU for making everything possible and all of the support for each and everyone of the staff

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We did it! Thank You God. The many years of hard work, You was behind it all. Congratulations class of 2020

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We did it! Thank You God. The many years of hard work, You was behind it all. Congratulations class of 2020

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Congratulations to my fellow 2020 graduates! I would like to thank those who I have gotten to know over my four years at NJCU under the English Department. Thank you for sharing the classroom with me, for sharing your writing and sharing your guidance in growing my own craft of writing. Thank you for the laughs, the shared lock-down space (along with the emotional support that came with that), and the tears. Thank you the wonderful environment we all built together in the classroom. I wish you all the best for the future, but I already know you all will be great. We did it---thank God!

Thank you to my parents for all the support they could muster in getting me all the way to graduating university. Thank you for pushing me to be the best I could be and supporting me in my writing. Thank you to my sister Melissa for being a second pair of eyes for my writing as well as my sister (not just cousin) Mikayla. Thank you titi Marilyn and thank you Tio Edwin for also believing in me and giving me all the love in the world. Finally, I'd like to thank my brother Michael--who is no longer with us, but who I know would offer his best extension of congrats to me as his little sister.

I am so blessed to have you all in my live.

-Melanie Colon

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NJCU gave me the opportunity to succeed!  Thank You NJCU!!!
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Thank you God for guiding me through out these years of hard work and dedication. Thanks to all of my friends and family who motivated me. I will never never forget the amazing and the not so amazing times that I've gone through during my time here. To my Art Therapy crew, you guys are the best and I can't wait to see a few of you in grad school. Corona might have taken away our special walk on  stage for the moment but it did not take away our greatest accomplishment yet. Cannot wait to see where our professional lives will take us. Cheers!

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Nos sentimos muy felices de que nuestra hija Lucy Eliza Lopez-Marquez halla alcanzado otro éxito en sus estudios en la universidad 👩🏻‍🎓 al graduarse de finanzas. Le damos gracias 🙏 a Dios por este regalo, y nos sentimos muy orgullosos de ti Lucy por todos tus esfuerzos. Te amamos, tus padres y tu hermano

Jorge, Lucy y Jorge I. Lopez
P.d: Marly y Rosy te felicitan!

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Huge shoutout to the bio department !!!! Thank you ! To the class of 2020 we survived ! We conquered! Nothing can stop us

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I would like to give a special shout out to my fellow classmates, whom I have built long lasting friendships with. We made a commitment to one another to get through the MBA program together with the highest marks, and we have done just that. Throughout this journey, we supported and challenged one another, as well as our professors.
Thank you to the inspirational professors at the School of Business for accepting our challenges. We appreciate your passion and attentiveness regardless of your hectic schedules. Because of you, we are fearless and prepared to take on any challenge.
To my family, colleagues and friends thank you for your endless support.

Class of 2020, the world may not see things as we do. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has not robbed us of anything. We are not unlucky and our accomplishment does not live in the shadow of COVID-19. We see the value in ever challenge and we know that with challenges comes growth and opportunities.

Congratulations my intrepid friends! This has been an experience beyond imaginable and I cannot wait to celebrate our future accomplishments together.

-Iris Wilcox

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I want to take this opportunity to not just celebrate myself for achieving this goal but rather use this opportunity to celebrate my support system. the people who helped me through out this entire journey. I would like to thank my wife Fatoumata, Luane and Jim Robinson, Aya and Papis, Naward, my dad, mom and brother and above all to the love of my life, my daughter Marieme lily kamara I hope I have made you proud. 

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I want to take this opportunity to not just celebrate myself for achieving this goal but rather use this opportunity to celebrate my support system. the people who helped me through out this entire journey. I would like to thank my wife Fatoumata, Luane and Jim Robinson, Aya and Papis, Naward, my dad, mom and brother and above all to the love of my life, my daughter Marieme lily kamara I hope I have made you proud. 

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-Mohamed Kamara

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I want to thank the School Of Business and The Honors Program for creating a great experience for us. Bahamas was a moment, Shanghai was an experience. We are together as a cohort and I'm thankful for you all. This degree was earned together.

-Viquar

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WE DID IT!!!! Through this rough experience I’ve managed and we’ve managed to stay positive and continue our excitement of graduating college. We may not have had our ceremony we all deserved as of right now but we will celebrate it virtually and pray we could later celebrate it live! College was not easy but we’ve managed to pull through. Now it is up to us to go out to the real world and go after what we all worked so hard for!!! Congratulations again and we are LITTTT!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

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I join friends, professors and family in congratulating the class of 2020. You did it! We did it!

I am one of you- I recently received a Doctor of Science degree from NJCU.

Thank you to my PSS professors for the colorful virtual doctoral hooding ceremony that you accorded me.

Dr. David J. Tanui

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To my dear friends and family!!! We did it! And I say “we” because without your moral support, I wouldn’t be here. To my dear husband and children, you guys are my moral compass that continue to push me to the right direction. Graduating this 2020 is pushing me one step closer to my dream. So I raise my glass 🥳🥂 to all the graduates of COVID 2020, this pandemic had nothing on us!!!! Congratulations graduates may you all continue to chase your dreams and never give up no matter how hard or tough things get, God always gives his hardest to his toughest Soldiers.

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I want to first thank God for the strength he has given me to accomplish this degree. I want to thank my mom who always supports me in every single way. Mom this is for you! Thank you for making me who I am I today and I do want to keep making you proud. To my dear husband I just want to say he has been my rock! Because of you I was able to finish this. All the nights and early mornings assignments, the days I’ve cried because I was frustrated you were there to support me. Now I just want to thank my stepchildren Luanna and Lincoln Junio because when I need help with the little ones they helped me so I could go to school. To my lovely daughter Isabella and Michael I am doing this for you! My future is your future and I want you to follow mommy’s foot steps. Here I am 14 years later after starting my associate’s degree I am finally getting my bachelor’s degree and it’s all because your support. To my mom, my husband, my stepchildren and my children thank you for your support I couldn’t done without you

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I would like to thank my son for being my primary motivation throughout my academic studies. You mean more to me than anything in the world, and I did this with the hope of providing a better future for you. I strive to live a righteous life and be a positive role model for you. I love you!
Love always,
Mom
–Christie Lynn Monserrate
Congratulations Class of 2020

“There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.”
–Washington Irving

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I want to thank my family for supporting me always especially my parents, sisters and brother ❤️
I couldn’t have done this without my family
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13

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I want to thank my friends and family for supporting me always, especially my parents, my brother, and my son Andrew. My parents have always been there to support me and encourage me even when I thought I didn't have the time or money to make this work. My brother has also encouraged me and told me I'm smart enough. Most of all, my son Andrew who is five years old now has been so patient, especially during this pandemic! He has done his kindergarten schoolwork and played on his own while I've been teaching and completing this degree. Although it's kindergarten, he's also Class of 2020! This is for you Andrew! I love you!

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We did it!

-Alicia Garcia

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Congratulations Class of 2020!!! Especially, Leonardo L. Pastoril, may this day be everything that your wish  it to be. Congratulations, my dearest son.  Love Mom, Dad, and sisters.

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Congratulations Class of 2020!!! Especially, Leonardo L. Pastoril, may this day be everything that your wish  it to be. Congratulations, my dearest son.  Love Mom, Dad, and sisters.

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I want to give my thanks to OSP who helped me progress into a fiercely independent and strong man. Ms. Lopez, thank you for never giving up on me when I was on my lowest points of my academic career. It has been an incredible experience. I will carry this for Grad School and beyond. For the class of 2020, amazing work! We really did it! We will be successful in our careers and live amazing lives!
-Alex Ruben Gerena-Aponte

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Congrats to my fellow graduates! We did it! I would like to thank my Family for always encouraging and supporting me always! Love you all!

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Congrats to my fellow graduates! We did it! I would like to thank my Family for always encouraging and supporting me always! Love you all!

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-Lissette Rodriguez

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Congratulations class of 2020! You survived one of the toughest semesters in your college years, but you persevere and made it.  From the OSP Family we wish you the best in your future endeavors.  Wishing the class of 2020 the best to come.  

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Congratulations class of 2020! You survived one of the toughest semesters in your college years, but you persevere and made it.  From the OSP Family we wish you the best in your future endeavors.  Wishing the class of 2020 the best to come.  

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Ms. Lopez

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To my God, thank you for keeping my family and I alive and healthy, for your grace and your almighty blessings.
To my kids, wife, and family, thank you for your love, support, sacrifice, inspiration, purpose, and motivation.
To my classmates, thank you for what we have shared in terms of knowledge and encouragements.
To my Professors, thank you for the vocation. We owe you this one.
To myself and all the finalists, We have made it!!!
Congratulations Class of 2020!!!🎉🎉🍾🍾🎊🎊
Baron FG Lokenye

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Remember that we are the first generation of grads to be able to go through a pandemic and still strive and obtain what we have worked so hard for! Stay Hungry for knowledge and...

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I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me and getting me through my college education here at NJCU. They have helped me stay focused and determined to achieve my degree. Also, congratulations to my fellow graduates. These times have been rough, and the coronavirus has rendered many hopeless and confused as to what the future will bring. I believe that we are the people that will create the future and can still determine our own paths. Good luck and God bless.

-Christian Goralczyk

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Congratulations to my fellow graduates! This isn't what we expected, but WE MADE IT!!! I want to thank my mom for being my backbone and helping, and watching my daughter as I work 1 full-time and work 2 part time jobs and go to school full time! I love you Mom & Dad! Thank you to my love, for pushing me and telling me to be GREAT EVERYDAY!! I want to thank my OSP!!! To all my Haitians and Caribbean family, we made our families proud!
Let's raise a glass to myself and the Graduate of NJCU 2020. We made it!! Best of Luck to everyone on their journey in life. Peace and Blessings.
Fabiola Occean

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I want to thank all my Political Science Professor for help guiding me through my major and the staff secretary. You all are the best. I also want to thank my daughter and grandson for believing and supporting me through this long journey.  Covid-19 made us stronger. To God be the glory!
God Bless the Graduation of 2020
Dwan McElroy

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Thank you Mom and Dad for holding on. What a crazy ride it's been. 🎢

Thank you Grandma and Moosha for always believing in me and being there for me ❤.

Thank you to my friends that helped motivate me along the way.
Thank you to all the teachers that had my back.

I MADE IT! And I could not have with out you.

Much Love,
Justice

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You have prevailed and came through, congratulations to all class of 2020.
The long days without sleep, running on coffees and barely getting any time for yourself have paid off. All of your families are proud and we know that it hasn't been easy, enjoy this well deserved achievement.

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It's Time to Celebrate a new Chapter. Let's Live, Love and Laugh- Miracle-Hope-Melonie

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It's Time to Celebrate a new Chapter. Let's Live, Love and Laugh- Miracle-Hope-Melonie

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God Bless Graduation of 2020

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Congratulations to Hope and Melonie. Awesome...We did it! 

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Congratulations to Hope and Melonie. Awesome...We did it! 