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Graduate Quote Wall

Read what graduation means to the Class of 2023, who they'd like to thank, and what are their next steps. Graduates: Click here to submit your own custom profile.

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Elisheva Allan

[I would like to thank] my mom <3 Elisheva A.

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Nathan Hernandez

My family has always been my biggest supporting group and if it weren’t for their constant encouragement I wouldn’t be where I am today. Nathan H.

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Julia Smaga

Throughout my time at Harper, I did have multiple jobs and family responsibilities. So, I thought I could not get through the two years, but with support, I did. Julia S.

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Marc Alday

I plan to transfer to North Central College to continue my degree in Finance. Marc A.

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Tracie McCormick

I would like to thank my friends and family for their continued support in furthering my education. Tracie M.

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Cathal Lange

I love what I did during the program and I can tell out in the working world I'll love it just as much - if not more. Cathal L.

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Thais Bermudez

[My next step is] becoming full time at the best lighting and interior design company in the US. Thais B

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Melissa Urzua

Next step for my education is to transfer to a University to get my bachelor's degree in Health and Science. Melissa U.

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Erin K.

I am so proud to be a Harper Graduate! Erin K.

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Andrea Mora

My next step is continuing my education in getting a bachelors degree in Health Science and admin. I've completed my first semester at my new University already!! Andrea M.

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David Perez

My next step in life is to continue going to school/university to obtain my bachelor's, which can open up even more opportunities in life. David P.

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Yennifer Velazquez

Graduation means that I was able to overcome difficulties in my journey. Yennifer V.

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Katelyn Rieger

Graduation means I am one step closer to my goal! Katelyn R.

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Alexandria Berott

It means making my mom proud to be a first-generation college graduate in my family. Alexandria B.

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Ulises Hernandez

I knew I could, so I did. Ulises H.

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Emanuela Pjetri

It is a dream coming true, showing that is never too late to get a degree and set a great example for my daughters to keep aiming high, because the sky is the limit. Emanuela P.

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Geovany Albavera

Graduation means everything to me, it means that I am one step closer to my future. Geovany A.

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Jennifer Lopez

Graduation means I can advance and expand my knowledge at a new institution. Jennifer L.

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Sebastian Lobos

Graduating is a stepping stone toward my future goals and aspirations. Sebastian L.

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Wissam Mousa

Dedication and hard work have paid off. Wissam M.

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Maria Rodriguez

Means a big accomplishment, I proved myself that everything is possible. Maria R.

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Kyle Stewart

The journey was not easy, but every late night of studying, every challenging assignment, and every exam led to this significant day. Kyle S.

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Adrianna Urquizo-Sanchez

Being a first-generation student, graduation means being able to make my parents proud of reaching another accomplishment in my education. Adrianna S.

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Holly Hanssen

Graduation means FINALLY not having anymore homework and being able to start my life. Holly H.

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Samantha Tangney

Making my family proud and being able to provide a stable life for my future family! Samantha T.

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Kristin Dawson

Graduation is the culmination of every class, assignment, final, all-nighter, and mental breakdown you’ve ever had. Kristin D.

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Bhavini Patel

I'm half way to completing my career goals. Bhavini P.

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EJ Crespo

Graduation means taking the skills I developed throughout my education and applying it to my career. EJ C.

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Jacqueline Sandoval

Graduation to me means, the beginning of my career path. Jacqueline S.

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Deana Kaluza

To me, this Graduation means that I have finally rediscovered the fire within myself and the strength to not let anything stand in my way of pursuing my passion in life. Deana K.

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Corey Jordan

Graduation means to me a long-time achievement that started a long time ago. Corey J.

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Olanrewaju Aiyelabola

The work doesn't stop, there's always more to attain, and I'm ready. Olanrewaju A.

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Yulidia Garcia

Graduation means that I archive one more gold in my life. Yulidia G.

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Priscilla Nakato

Graduation to me means persistence, determination and hard work that proves a big milestone has been achieved for the past few years of school. Priscilla N.

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Nardeen Hameed

Graduating means everything to me since I am the first in my family to graduate, and I know I have set a positive example for my younger siblings to follow in my footsteps. Nardeen H.

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Mrs. Lorraine Clements

Graduation to me means that I have to set new goals, higher heights and deeper depths. Lorraine C.

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Valerie Kakolires

This is a long awaiting goal, a new beginning to my journey. Valerie K.

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Spencer Clark

It’s the closing of one part of my life and the start of something more. Spencer C.

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Stacy Leakakos

It feels like a dream come true, and I am so grateful for this opportunity! Stacy L.

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David Kessler

For David, graduation represents the next step taken, a goal fulfilled, and a trial taken. David K.

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Devy Ott

The graduation represents that I’m going for a good way, that I’m achieving my goal! Devy O.

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Micah O'Neal

This graduation means to me that life is always moving forward. Micah O.

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Tyler Spiecker

Moving onto the next chapter in my life. Tyler S.

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Fatima Gonzales-Aguirre

Graduating means the end and the beginning of a new adventure. Fatima A.

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Ian Ciborowski

Graduation is an achievement to me, it means that I put in hard work developing skills and a work ethic, and those skills will help me for the rest of my life. Ian C.

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Katherine Jones

To me, graduation means my hard work and dedication paid off and I am now able to move onto the next phase of my education! Katherine J.

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Karen Ramirez

Graduating means I accomplished a goal that is important to me but also my family since I'm a first generation. Karen R.

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Julissa Malagon

Graduating at Harper means a step closer to my goal. Julissa M.

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Austin Murray

Graduation means I’m more than the statistic I was made out to be since birth. Austin M.

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Abby Dorminey

My degree is not just a professional accomplishment that is going to help me in my career, it's personally proving to myself that I was able to do it. Abby D.

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Dijzhane McKinley

Graduation for me, is achieving something that was meant for me, no matter how long it took. Dijzhane M.

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Peter Agboola

[Graduation means] starting a new road to success. Peter A.

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Jessica Santos

It means that I am moving on to a new chapter in life and opening doors for new opportunities. Jessica S.

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Christian Miranda

It means the world to me. It gives me an opportunity to advance my goal of the “American dream” and help my family. Christian M.

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Nicholes Lemke

Graduation means the real start of life and the journey it will take me. Freedom. Nicholes L.

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Keisha Hoye

Graduation is bigger than just a ceremony it’s the joy in knowing that all the homework, sleepless nights, long days, study sessions and missed events have paid off. Keisha H.

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Melek Aslan

Graduation means moving onto the next step in my college career! Can’t wait to move forward onto greater things! Melek A.

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Gabriela Corral

It means all the hard work I have put towards my goal has paid off and I can finally move towards the next chapter! Gabriela C.

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Jair Diaz

This is a step forward in the right direction. Jair D.

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Yasomati Jaikaran-French

[Graduation means] getting one step closer to having my career goals achieved. Yasomati F.

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Margaret Klicka

Graduating means I never gave up, and I hope to inspire others in my journey. Margaret K.

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Nisa Mujahed

My next step is to early childhood degree. Nisa M.

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Jeffrey Runkel

This means the world to me! I am the first person in my immediate family to graduate with a degree from any college or university. Jeffrey R.

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Sean Smith

Graduation is a significant milestone in my life, marking step one for completion of my formal education and the beginning of a new chapter. Sean S.

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Sylvia Angelova

A long-awaited milestone! Sylvia A.

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Emily Rose Cramer

Graduation means to me a really good effort and accomplishment. Emily C.

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Lisa Marie Raneses

I would like to give a huge thanks to my family for supporting me throughout my journey. Lisa R.

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Cole Bennett

Graduation means opportunity, adventure, and accomplishment. Cole B.

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Micki P.

I can start making some money now which is always a good thing! Micki P.

Last Updated: 5/16/23