Graduation Ceremony
May 23, 2013
We Thank You All For Sharing This Special
Day With Us.
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Happy Students...
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Hugh Gillis Hall...
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Celebrating Our
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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.
–Wittgenstein
Thank 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