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Melissa Adorno

To my dear son Jacob Adorno Congratulations baby! You did it! I can’t be more proud of you! This is just the beginning of many blessings. Te amo mucho con todo mi corazón 🩵💙

Parent 05/19/2023

Ron Russo

Danielle Socci - I couldn’t be more proud and honored that you have chosen to follow in my footsteps. I have loved you since before you were born. You are the most amazing young woman and I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you.

Parent 05/19/2023

Melissa Adorno

To my dear son Jacob Adorno Congratulations baby! You did it! I can’t be more proud of you! This is just the beginning of many blessings. Te amo mucho con todo mi corazón 🩵💙

Parent 05/19/2023

Cheryl Jamelle

Congratulations sweet Allison (Dube)!! The nursing profession is blessed to be gaining you as a BSN you will for certain impact and change peoples lives!! So very proud of you!!

Parent 05/19/2023

Jen Bringman

Amanda Leigh, We are so proud of all you have accomplished this far. You are a beautiful young woman inside and out. We can’t wait to see where your journey continues to take you. You are going to make a great teacher! Congratulations! Love Mom, Dad, Emma and Maddie

Parent 05/19/2023

Frankie Socci

Carina Fortunato, Congratulations! I am very proud of all that you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Love, Ma

Parent 05/18/2023

Frankie Socci

Kaylie Broadhurst, I am so very proud of you and your accomplishments at Southern. I am also very happy that you have become a part of our family. Love always, Mama Frankie

Parent 05/18/2023

Frankie Socci

Danielle Socci, There are no words to accurately describe how proud I am of all of your academic achievements. I love you so very much and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Your future students are so lucky to have you. Love always, Mama

Parent 05/18/2023

Justus Johnson

Congratulations Neè, words can not express the level of Love, Pride & Joy that fills my heart as I type this message. You made it look easy, but your mother & I know about all the hard work that has brought us here today! The World Is Yours. Love Dad💕

Parent 05/18/2023

Theresa Lamoureux

To my beautiful nephew Anthony Pelaccia. I am so very proud of you! This is only the beginning of a beautiful journey. Your future students will be blessed to receive your guidance, patience, and leadership! Hold your head high because you've worked so very hard for this moment! Love you!

Parent 05/16/2023

Cathy Trzaski

Congratulations Cassandra Trzaski! Your Family is so proud of you and all your hard work. The Sky is the Limit For You! Enjoy Your Day!! We Love You!!!

Parent 05/16/2023

Cheryl Michaud

Congratulations Alexa Michaud! So proud of you for following your heart and making your dream come true! Your future students surely will be so lucky to have you as their teacher! Just as we are so lucky to have you as our daughter! We love you!

Parent 05/16/2023

Olfa Santana-Zephirin

Congratulation Oliver on your college graduation. I am so proud of you! The road wasn't easy, but not impossible. Way to go!!! Bravo!!!!

Parent 05/16/2023

Donna Finnucan

Congratulations Shay Lorraine Finnucan MSW !! We are so proud of all your accomplishments, hard work & perseverance. It was a long journey for you, but you did it ! May sunshine & happiness surround you in this next chapter of life. We love you and wish you the best!

Parent 05/15/2023

David Dube

Congratulations Sugar Snap Pea! Your focus, hard work, and dedication have led you to this moment. Your mother and I have no words to describe how proud and excited we are for you. All the lives you impact moving forward will be forever changed for the better. We Love you.

Parent 05/15/2023

Justin Bone

Congratulations on getting through it. Sure it wasn’t easy but you did it!

Parent 05/13/2023

Matthew Fabiani

Matthew Dad and I are so proud of you today. There were times when it wasn’t easy but you kept going. I am very excited for you to begin the next part of your life. Love you Mom

Parent 05/11/2023

Justin Altorelli

To Chris Delda, I am so proud of all the hard work you put into your education! You are going to be the best nurse there is and I can’t wait to see how far you go!! You are the smartest person I know! -Jus

Parent 05/11/2023

Chris Delda

Congratulations pal! You are going to do amazing things! Can’t wait for you to be my nurse :)

Parent 05/11/2023

Victoria Arthur

I am so proud of you Ama for finishing college. All the hard-work has really payed off. Continue to shine with the grace of God

Parent 05/10/2023

Chris Anello

Im so proud of my girlfriend Anaid enriquez for pushing hard during this semester for her business major. I can’t wait to be with you and watch you walk across the stage I love you so much baby .

Parent 05/10/2023

Adela Nikocevic
Sociology,2022

Congratulations Caileigh,Aleah, Zakai, Seb, and Ali! I’m so proud of all of you and can’t wait to see what you do in the future! Celebrate yourselves for what you did these past four years!

Alumni 05/10/2023

Tricia Johnson

Janee' we are SOOO incredibly proud of you and all your accomplishments! You have such a bright future ahead and can't wait to see what you do next! "You are perfect to me" Congratulations to you and class of 2023. You did that! Love you more than you know!-Mom

Parent 05/09/2023

Naji Bosworth

A Huge Congratulations to my niece Chaniya! I am Super proud of you and will always be here to cheer you on! Can’t wait to see what you do next! Love, Auntie Naji

Parent 05/09/2023

Dionne Wyndham-Stewart

Congratulations to my beautiful Princess Tiona Stewart, I'm so proud of the woman you have become and all your accomplishments. Continue to reach for the stars. We love you very much ❤️ 💜 ♥️

Parent 05/08/2023

Rosa SANTOS

To jane M Aquino. Me, your mom are so proud of you. I'm proud of the women you are... your security, determination, and I'm proud of sticking to your goal. Proud of knowing that you are graduating... wow God bless you. Te amo my princess

Parent 05/06/2023

LeAndraé “Jimmy”

I am oh so proud of Shyra Fisher. She’s the ultimate exemplar for perseverance and dedication. After so many hurdles, I can assure you that this rough road made your success all that much more worth it. May you keep being an inspiration to others as you’ve done for me

Parent 05/05/2023

Anthony Schovanec

I wanna give a big Congratulations to the class of 2023 and my niece Shyra Fisher I am so proud of you and your accomplishments don not let anything stop you from being the best on your journey in life to success I Love You and keep going up🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

Parent 05/05/2023

Derek Lefcort
Electrical Engineering, 2023

Allison, my bestie, I’m so proud of you and so excited to see what you do next. We have really come so far since high school and, personally, I think we’re killing it. Good luck in nursing school and remember I’ll only be a time zone away <3

Alumni 05/05/2023

Terry Reese

Congrats to my God Son Ronald Dorsey! You are so awesome, and so humble, and I’m so proud of you. God watch over him, and bless him on his journey.

Parent 05/05/2023

Danyell Rogers

Message to my son, I’m so happy and proud you achieved this great milestone. Wishing you all the best for the future! CONGRATULATIONS, my dearest Son, on being a college graduate, wishing you all the best in the future.. “Be Bold, Be Courageous, Be your Best Love Momdukes!!

Parent 05/04/2023

Darlene Thompson

Emily Thompson, congratulations my beautiful daughter! As your parents we are very proud of you. Your determination and hard work made this day happen. Wishing you all the best on your next adventure. Happy graduation!!! Love mom & dad

Parent 05/04/2023

Donna Holden

CONGRATULATIONS ALYSSA HOLDEN!!!!! WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU HAVE WORKED TO MAKE YOUR MARK IN THIS WORLD!!! WE ALL WISH YOU ALL THE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AS YOU GRADUATE SOUTHERN!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS, MOM, DAD, BRIANNE, PIPA, BEAR, BELLA, WILLOW & CIRI!!!!! 😍😉😊

Parent 05/04/2023

Pee-Bessa Ekpede

Loveth, congratulations for your achievement. You have made all our family so proud of you. I have personally watch you grow so fast with wisdom, determination, understanding and respect for you fellow class mates. Keep up the good work. Once again Congratulations 🎈💐🌷🙏🙏💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

Parent 05/03/2023

Ciara Valois

Wilson Valois, I am so incredibly proud of you. Congrats I wish you many more success - love your sister, Ciara!

Parent 05/01/2023

Sharona Cowan

Mekhi, you did it! I know the path has been up and down but through it all you did it! Hats off to you. Love Mom

Parent 05/01/2023

Angela Spanakos
Corporate Communications, 1985

Congratulations to our nephew JADEN MATTHEW SPANAKOS! We are so proud of you! Be proud of yourself and of your college degree - it is a spectacular accomplishment! Life is an adventure - take chances and live your best life!

Alumni 05/01/2023

Crystal Wilcox

Congratulations Melia Wilcox, We are all so proud of you! Love Mom. Dad & Billy

Parent 05/01/2023

Lisa Iacobellis

Congratulations Chris Iacobellis on your academic achievements! We are so proud of you! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. Love always, Mom, Dad and Justin Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life that you have imagined- Henry David Thoreau

Parent 04/30/2023

Anthony (T.J.) Salutari Jr
School Health Education, Class of 1992

Jake, Graduating from college is an incredible accomplishment. Having done so while navigating the unpredictability of a pandemic confirms that you can take on any challenges that come your way. We are so proud of you. Congratulations to you and all the members of the Class of 2023!

Parent Alumni 04/29/2023

Leonard Webb

Wes I’m super proud of you! Not only are you graduating, but you did it at a high level! DEANS LIST and high honors! Watching you make sacrifices and disciplining yourself to achieve your goals, even during Covid was an awesome! Congrats 2023 graduate!

Parent 04/28/2023

Jazz Irvin

Wesley! I am so incredibly proud of you. You have beat the odds, stayed focused and crushed this thing. You’ve left an amazing example for your nieces and nephews to never give up and not to let any challenges to you from reaching your goals. Class of 2023 letttts gooooooooooo

Parent 04/28/2023

Yaya Juan

Your journey may have some bumpy roads and those are the moments that will make you stronger and wiser. Keep learning. When you successfully reached your goal then you set up another! Remember, you can always choose to settle down but you NEVER just settle. Love you mucho 💗 DTB

Parent 04/27/2023

Theresa Juan

To our beautiful beautiful daughter Miranda CONGRATULATIONS LOVE we always said sky is the limit but in reality there is no limits to what you can accomplish we are so so PROUD OF YOU baby girl that words cannot express the joy you have given all of us ❤️🥰

Parent 04/26/2023

Jennifer Graziosa

Tiana Velez, my wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and that you will never need to carry more than you can hold. I love you. Love, Mom.

Parent 04/26/2023

Phyllis Mills

Tiana Velez, I am very proud of your accomplishments and the person you’ve become. I knew you could do it. May your degree unlock many doors for you. I love you. Love, Nana.

Parent 04/26/2023

Ellyn Laramie

Irene Marie you are our rock star! You have done an amazing job, been so flexible, rose above COVID and still worked hard at school, HHC and helping with Dad. I could not be more proud or excited for you! We love you to the moon and back <3 Mom

Parent 04/26/2023

Jennifer Graziosa

My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and that you never need to carry more than you can hold. I love you. Love, Mom

Parent 04/26/2023

Phyllis Mills

I am very proud of your accomplishments and the person you’ve become. I knew you could do it. May your degree unlock many doors for you. Love, Nana

Parent 04/26/2023

Jennifer Graziosa

Tiana Velez, there is no job or task too small or beneath you. There’s nothing and no one that can stop you from changing the world. I am very proud of you. Your going to be a wonderful teacher.

Parent 04/25/2023

Alexandra Leso

Dear Ally, Grandpa and I couldn’t be prouder of you and your accomplishments. You are not only kind, but beautiful and intelligent too. We cannot wait to see what you do next! May God bless and watch over you always. Xoxoxo

Parent 04/25/2023

Jeanne Pellegrino

Ally, congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you! We wish you a lifetime of success ahead. May all your dreams come true! Love, Jeanne, Jimmy, Charlotte, and James

Parent 04/25/2023

Ally Leso
2023

Congrats, Ally!!!!! What a huge accomplishment. We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see where you go from here. Love you tons!!! Auntie Sarah & Uncle Joe xoxoxo

Alumni 04/25/2023

Theresa Juan

To our beautiful beautiful daughter Miranda CONGRATULATIONS LOVE we always said sky is the limit but in reality there is no limits to what you can accomplish we are so so PROUD OF YOU baby girl that words cannot express the joy you have given all of us ❤️🥰

Parent 04/24/2023

Lisa & Mark Leso

Ally, Seems like just yesterday you were our baby. We looked at your precious face & wondered where life would take you. Today, we celebrate the woman you have become-strong, thoughtful & kind with the brightest future ahead of you. We couldn't be more proud! Our love, Mom & Dad

Parent 04/24/2023

Tomeka Howard

Kaylah Howard, We are so very proud of all that you have accomplished while working towards your degree as well as what is yet to come in your future! You are “our ancestors’ wildest dreams” and our legacy! Love, Mom, Dad and Your Village

Parent 04/23/2023

Anthony Graziosa

I am so proud of everything you have accomplished. You have put so much hard work and dedication and it is showing! Love your brother, Anthony

Parent 04/22/2023

Pascal Zephirin

Congratulations class of 2023. It seems like yesterday we brought our son to campus to meet his fellow incoming freshmen. You all were curious but also anxious teenagers about to embark on a new adventure. You met that challenge and conquered it. Move on to the next chapter with confidence.

Parent 04/20/2023

Donna Buzzeo

"It takes a big heart to shape little minds." Congratulations Alysse Buzzeo! Your future students will be the luckiest to have a teacher with the biggest heart. We could not be more proud of all you've accomplished and we love you so much! xoxo Dad, Mom & Brooke

Parent 04/19/2023

Alyssa Pelaccia

Congratulations Anthony! I’m so proud of you! You have come so far in the past four years. You are the best brother anyone could ask for. Thank you for everything you do for me and I don’t know what I would do without you. I love you so much! 🎓🤍

Parent 04/19/2023

Marie Pelaccia
Marie Pelaccia

To our graduate Anthony Pelaccia, We are so proud of you! Go make a difference in the world and in the lives of your future students. Today is a sweet ending to your new beginnings! Continue to reach for the stars. We love you a million pounds! Dad & Mom

Parent Alumni 04/19/2023

Wagner De Oliveira

Congratulations Teteia! I am so proud of you and I know you will go far. I love you. #Classof2023

Parent 04/19/2023

Cheryl Leopold

To our favorite graduate Ariana Lopez! Start each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt that you were made for greatness! Shine bright my love! We are so proud of you! Congratulations and Congratulations to the class of 2023! Enjoy every moment! You deserve it!

Parent 04/18/2023

Fancia St.Preuve

We are so proud of you!! I can't wait for the next journey of your life. We love you girl

Parent 04/17/2023

Dylan Mansingh

Congratulations to our son Dylan Mansingh we are proud of you and wish you all the success in your future

Parent 04/05/2023

Joanne Soden

To my oldest grandson Romeo Rivera ! It’s hard to believe you are graduating college, where has the time gone? You have been such a wonderful son and grandson, it has been a pleasure watching you make your way in this crazy upside down world. Keep making us proud!

Parent 04/02/2023

Leslie Ann McClashie

Congratulations to the class of 2023. I know the hard work, perseverance, tears and dedication that got you all to this point. Best wishes in your endeavors going forward. Parent of class of 2023. So proud!!

Parent 04/01/2023

Enzo Rosa

ROMEO Your Mother and I are so very proud of you! All your hard worked and dedication over the last four years has brought you to this point! What a beautiful journey it’s been for us all. So proud of you Ro. Congratulations on all your achievement at southern! Enzo

Parent 03/31/2023

Candace Rivera

Congratulations Shane lister, The (bonus fam) are truly so excited to see what the next chapter in life brings your way! We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your success and achievements! Love, Candace, Enzo And Romeo

Parent 03/31/2023

Candace Rivera

Congratulations, Romeo Rivera I am so very proud of you! You showed up as a freshman four years ago with a Goal and a Dream!!! You have reached them both! Today we celebrate YOU! The amazing man you have become. Keep smiling I love you the most Love, MOM