{"id":6418,"date":"2024-04-29T11:19:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=6418"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:01:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:01:16","slug":"well-wishes-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/commencement\/well-wishes\/well-wishes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Well Wishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bates-well-wishes-list has-style-1\"><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\">Dylan Stachtiaris , \r\nCongratulations for making the most of your wonderful Bates College years. Special applause for Latin Society! You are a super kid. I love you! &#x2665;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Gramma Marianne<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Caden and Evangelo, words can\u2019t express how proud I am of you both.  Keep reaching for the stars and your dreams and doors will open and I can\u2019t wait to see what comes next.  Your friendship is a life long one, hold onto it.  Congratulations!  I love you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Aunt Mary<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Calvin Capelle!  We\u2019re so proud of you!  Welcome to adulting 101! <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Uncle Brian, Auntie Genevieve, Ella, Bre and Jules!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Team Luna<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To Our God daughter;Starr Bradley. We are so proud of you young lady. Congratulations! This is the beginning of your life. We bet you feel like you can take on the world, and you can, but remember we will always be here for you. We absolutely know you can do anything you set your mind to. We wish you all the best on your hard work. Enjoy your graduation. We Love You, Mr.&amp;Mrs. Calhoun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mr.&amp;Mrs.Calhoun<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>\u201cSuccess is loving life and daring<br \/>\nto live it\u201d<br \/>\nCongratulations to you Ethan\u2014on both fronts. The best is yet to come!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jeffrey, Karen &amp; Evan Rayburn<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the entire Bates  class of 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Special shout out to Anise Williams on becoming a Bates College graduate. Well done. May you continue on your magnificent journey of discovery. We love you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Angela, Lamar Williams &amp; Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Natey, you are amazing in every possible way, always and forever.  We are so excited and grateful to follow you on your beautiful journey.  Congratulations on your graduation! We love you to infinity, Mom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Joni Corn<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>You have gone to college during some truly difficult times and overcome unimaginable challenges. Congratulations. And welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Polly Saltonstall<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 17, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our amazing son, Martijn:  In who you are and in everything you do, you bring your brilliance, curiosity, compassion, and humor, making everything better than it was before.  We are so incredibly proud of you.  Great adventures, challenges, and exciting opportunities are ahead for you&#8211;embrace them all!  We are so thankful to Bates for supporting Martijn, creating an intellectual and caring community in which he could explore and thrive.  Congratulations to Martijn and to the whole 2025 Class!  Anne Bilder &amp; Johan den Boon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anne Bilder<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 12, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our first born, Caden, who gave us the privilege of becoming parents.  Since you were little, we knew you were destined for big things. Your determination, courage and enthusiasm for life is contagious to all.  You brighten up a room with your smile and love for life and adventure. Congratulations to you and your friends at Bates. Take pride in how far you&#8217;ve come and know that this is just the beginning. Love you more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Damian and Sandra Dow<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 14, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To my little boy, Tyler, who will always be my little son. Has grown to be a man I am very proud of. Wished he could be that little boy for few more years. Thank you Bates and all the faculty for taking care of my son. He is one of my greatest treasure. CONGRATULATIONS!!! To my son and all the graduating class of 2025!!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">J Chang<\/span><span class=\"_date\">March 29, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Bates Class of 2024,<\/p>\n<p>With heartfelt love and respect, we celebrate your accomplishments. Be kind, stay true to your values, and live life passionately. Congratulations!<\/p>\n<p>Hugh and JoJo Crossen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hugh and JoJo Crossen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Kindness and understanding to change the world!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Amy Kindler<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Isabelle!!! You are amazing!!! You have the brightest light, the greatest joy and an abundance of love that you share with those all around you. We are so excited for you and your path ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Amy Job<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Bates Class of 2024 and a special congratulations to Faith Chiama Nwando!! You did it love!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Olayinka Lawal<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Fly away and find your place in this world but always know your path home. We love you and couldn\u2019t be prouder!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Howell Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Isabelle!!! Congratulations on your big day!! I am so proud of you and all the great things you will go on to accomplish next!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Medley Long III<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Do good and avoid evil!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rich Lewis<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Teddie, we love you!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kaleigh Donovan<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Teddie! We love you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kaleigh Donovan<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Rodrick! I knew you could do it! Keep up the great work! #BatesGrad #TotalEclipseoftheHeart #Graduation24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg Heffley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I am so proud of you, Anna Banana!!! You\u2019re so inspiring and i\u2019m so glad i have such a strong, smart, and successful big sister to look up to. Keep being your badass woman-in-STEM self!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Laura Sarrazin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Happy Congratulations Class of 2024!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Elizabeth Jennings<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations our Sasa &#8211; we love you!<br \/>\nMom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Richard Waite<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Well done Katherine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rosemary Buetens<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Paola!!! You already know you are incredible, and I hope you always remember that. I love you so much and am overjoyed with pride.<br \/>\n&#x2764;&#xfe0f; Marleigh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Marleigh<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Happy graduation Devin Harris I am so glade u are graduating can\u2019t believe u made it now all u gotta get throw is work lol  I love u see u in a little.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Isabella<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Jermiah Germain<br \/>\nI\u2019m very PROUD of you! Your amazing , creative and strong minded. Your a gift to our family!! Thank you for loving me and respecting me and laughing with me alway. Your the humor of my heart! I\u2019m glad to be alive to see this day. I\u2019m BLESSED to be your auntie.  I\u2019m certain God is rejoicing on your VICTORY, always REMEMBER God will never stopped LOVING YOU and has the BEST to come for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Darlyn Noel<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Erin Kamaka Malu Hanlon! Ho&#8217;omaika&#8217;i me kealoha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Aunty Patty<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>YASSSS KING<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Elizabeth Nahigian<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>You in the real world now fool !!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ben Medd<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Muchas Felicidades, Ulyses. Every family member and ancestors are proud of you! We love you so much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Familia Felipe Asuncion<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>So proud of your amazing accomplishment!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Erica May<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Za.. So proud of you and everything you\u2019re doing and becoming. Keep up the Great work. Love you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Monique Williams<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Madie, Maddy, Hanna, Emma, Sadie, Isla: Way to KP to the finish line. You\u2019ve done good, Job well done. We wuv you lots!! You better come visit or we will simply come to you\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Raegan and Olivia<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Best wishes to the Class of 2024\u2026<\/p>\n<p>I love you Isabel May\u2026I\u2019m so proud of you &lt;3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Son Hui May<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Aaliyah!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Elexus<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Hanna, Madie, Maddy, Isla, Sadie, Emma: Way to KP ur way to the finish. You\u2019ve done good, job well done. We wuv you lots! Pls come visit or we will come to you\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Raegan and Olivia<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Graduates,<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations on this incredible achievement! As you step into the next chapter of your life, remember to be kind, be brave, and have integrity. These qualities will guide you through every challenge and opportunity. Wishing you all the best for a bright and successful future.<br \/>\nWe love John Crossen!<br \/>\n#proud<br \/>\nXOXO<br \/>\nDad and JoJo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hugh and JoJo Crossen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To Lowell Hairston congratulations on completing this phase of your life journey. You make us all proud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">James Jones<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>WOOOO!!! You did it, Nicky!!! We are so unbelievably proud of you. Love you so much!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Manoo Desai<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Bobcats!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Bill Seeley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>So proud of Livia!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brian Bernhardt<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Woo hoooo!   Congratulations Alec  Colacitti!   We are so proud of you!!!  Love you,  Mom, Dad, nic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Janice colacitti<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Fly away and find your place in this world but always know your path home. We love you and couldn\u2019t be prouder!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Daniela Vitale and Jason Howell<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>You the MAN!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Sasa, well done! Congratulations on you 2024 graduation, xo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Heidi Waite<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We love you Devin Harris!!! We are so proud of you and the young man you\u2019ve grown to be. this next journey will be your best yet!! We LOVE YOU<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Bookers<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Rowley! So proud of you! #Bates2024 #zooweemama #Congrats<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Jefferson Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Alex Suny!!!  We love you!!!  The Band<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ann Suny<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Muchas felicidades, mi nieto adorado. Que alegr\u00eda verte cumplir otra meta m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mam\u00e1 Paula<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Good Job<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Gavin Hosmer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Ulyses,<br \/>\nYour family from Oregon is incredibly proud of your accomplishments and the many more ahead. \u00a1Si SE PUEDE! Muchos abrazos y besos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alealo, Lorenzo &amp; Litzia<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Stella! Your big event and well deserved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Myron Waldman<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats to our grand girl Helena May Raddock \u2014- you did it with style and highest honors!  So so proud of you! Gram and Pop pop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Debbie First<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Charlotte Rubin! We are very proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">A. Shelley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We love you Ava and  any wait to see what wonderful things you do next!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mae Wilder<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations class of 2024! We wish you all the success and abundance of opportunities to make a positive difference in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stoyan kenderov<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Jaimie Fairchild! Im so proud of all you&#8217;ve accomplished and so excited gor your next chapter in child education. Shoot for the moon kiddo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kristi Fairchild<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Zoo wee mama!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Gregory Heffley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Andrew! You made it and we are so proud of you!<br \/>\nLove,<br \/>\nMom, Dad, William, and Christopher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Howell Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to our first granddaughter on her graduation. Love you, Livia!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grum<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Teddie. Super proud of everything you\u2019ve done at Bates. Looking forward to your next chapter at BU. Love you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Erik Nelson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on your new beginning! We are so proud of you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kumkum Jena<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Zoo wee mama!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg Heffley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations for your focus &amp; determination to make Bates a rewarding experience!  WE &#x2764;&#xfe0f;YOU &amp; SO PROUD OF YOU!!  KEEP ON!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nana Andria Welch<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Mallika &amp; the class of 2024!!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jena Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Love you boo thang, congrats on graduATEing&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Reed  + Iris<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Feliz gruduacion! Tienes una familia loca pero te queremos<br \/>\nRecuerda siempre contar con nosotros y la verdad no hay familia perfecta porque lo perfecto aburre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Familia Cortes<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations! Class of 2024. Best wishes for you all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Paola Gonz\u00e1lez<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Dr Rubin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Simon + Yasmeen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>You did it and you made it look so good !! Love you Ulyses !!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Maribel F<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Throwback to when my two philosophical heroes met. Congrats WaWa, you have come a long way!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ruby<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Paola! We love you and are so happy for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Karen, Martin, and Noah<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I am so proud of my cousin Tad Koenigsbauer. #baconbuddies #cookiestealing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Meghan Koenigsbauer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Keep going.  On this hard road, you are the architects of your own destiny<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carlos Gonz\u00e1lez<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the class of 2024! We love you, Elias, and couldn\u2019t be more proud of you!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Karen, Martin, and Noah<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>God bless  you   Juan Carlos !<br \/>\nCongratulations!<br \/>\nWe wish the best of you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hector Cano<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Beyond proud of you and your incredible accomplishments! \u00a1Lo lograste Ulyses!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Amparo<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>CONGRATS TAD!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Meghan Koenigsbauer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Good luck, class of 2024!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Andy Mallio<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Ongratuloncay arlotteschay binoray<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Larry Rubin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are ready to celebrate our Bobcat!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kim &amp;Erik Nelson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Bates College Class of 2024!<\/p>\n<p>Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, may you carry the knowledge, experiences, and friendships you&#8217;ve gained at Bates with you. Embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with the same enthusiasm and resilience that brought you here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hugh and JoJo Crossen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations , John, on your graduation from college! JoJo and I are so proud of all your achievements. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are excited to see what amazing things you&#8217;ll accomplish in the future. Keep reaching for the stars!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hugh and JoJo Crossen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations and much love to my sweet and smart grandson, Evan Wells.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grammie Childs Hurd<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Abigail H. on a job well done!  We know you will always shine in everything you do.  All our Love.  Grandpa &amp; Grandma C..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grandpa &amp; Grandma C.<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Muchas felicidades mi Paola que Dios te bendiga por tu esfuerzo mi Paola y que venga muchos m\u00e1s logros TE QUEREMOS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Claudia<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Pao tu esfuerzo y dedicaci\u00f3n han dado fruto no te detengas y sigue cosechando exitos y bendiciones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Claudia<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Quiero felicitarte profundamente, estamos muy orgullosos de ti y deseo que esta nueva etapa de tu vida este colmada de \u00e9xitos y bendiciones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Yanira<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Pao quiero felicitarte profundamente, estamos muy orgullosos de ti y deseo que esta nueva etapa de tu vida este colmada de exito y bendiciones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Yanira<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Pao. Much\u00edsimas felicidades. Que Dios contin\u00fae bendiciendo tu vida y llene de muchos m\u00e1s \u00e9xitos. Un fuerte abrazo en la distancia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Marta Gloria<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Paola we love you and we are proud of you! Congratulations on this special day! Mi Nina<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Vane Rivas<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Alex! We are so proud of you and so happy for you! Enjoy every minute!<br \/>\nAlex Voight Shelley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Craig Lisa Anna &amp; Kate<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Alex Voight Shelley<br \/>\nWell done! We are so proud of you! Congratulations on a very happy and successful journey! Love you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rah &amp; Pop<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Devin Harris<br \/>\nWords cannot express how happy and proud I am of you for this accomplishment .  YOU ALONE DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY. As you go forward find happiness in every day. Set a plan and get to work.  There is a whole tribe cheering for you! Love Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jeanna Howard<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Bates Men&#8217;s Basketball on your achievement.  Wishing you  all the success and happiness life has to offer  as you embark on the next phase of your life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jeanna Howard<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Bates college graduating seniors and our grandson Noah Timmer! We wish all of you success and happiness in the future!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grandpa and Grandma Timmer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Yuri, I am so proud of you for successfully completing your four-year journey and finally graduating from Bates.<br \/>\n    Congratulations on your graduation, Yuri!!<br \/>\n    I support and bless you as you have worked towards your dreams and will continue to make those dreams come true.<\/p>\n<p>Your family in NJ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hyun Sil Ku<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats!!! Prinnes Wilson, so proud of all your accomplishments. Wish you more blessings in your next chapter of life. Enjoy your celebration!! &#8211; lil cousin Milana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Milana Mosley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>CONGRATULATIONS my dear Aru,<br \/>\nThough we are separated by distance on your graduation day, I hold onto this message to express how much I love you and how proud I am of you. Chiquita, the essence of life is simple: we are here to be as happy as we can be. Just as you have brought me unparalleled happiness as your mom, I want you to be infinitely happy.<\/p>\n<p>I am, and forgive me all other moms, the proudest and happiest mother on earth. <\/p>\n<p>Te amo, mi ni\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<p>With all my heart,<\/p>\n<p>Patricia Vargas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Patricia Vargas<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 20, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Prinnes!<br \/>\nYou did it!  Proud of you and wishing you much success!!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Darlene Morris<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 20, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on all of your hard work Ethan! We are so proud of you! Love, Your Family<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Erika Caruthers<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Hooray!!!  Prinnes, Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishment. Keep going and enjoy the ride. Family in North Dallas sending &#x2665;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Lisa Nichols-Sheppard<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 17, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to all you Covid babies! Great accomplishment!<br \/>\nGood luck to you all in the future and a shout out to firstborn Luke Janak. Love you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Joanie Janak<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 16, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side. That\u2019s you Miles! &#x2665;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Annie Anderson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 15, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Paola G\u00f3mez: Princess, you don\u2019t know how grateful I\u2019m with God for your accomplishments, and I want to tell you I\u2019m very proud of you. After your dedication, perseverance and hard work, you are paying off. Wishing you the best my dearest Princess. I know it won\u2019t be the last success. God bless and guide you always and give you wisdom to make any decision in your life. We love you so much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Marta Flores de Gomeez<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 7, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Best wishes to you Mr.Princes Wilson , there are no word to describe  how proud I am of you<br \/>\nyou took on this journey with a breeze and made the best of it with extraordinary accomplishments, your hard work and determination Deserves to be celebrated<br \/>\nMay God continue to guide you through your life journey as you Continue to grow into the man that He has intendeds you to be, a leader ,strong humble, Ambitious ,successful and highly favored indeed\u2026I love u more &#x2764;&#xfe0f;auntie Deb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Deborah Nichols<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 5, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Prinnes A. Wilson. Congrats on crossing the finish line! I am proud of your accomplishment, and I&#8217;m excited for you! Make sure to take some time to smell the roses, and enjoy the moment. You earned it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">James Nichols<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 2, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations!!!<br \/>\n I am very happy for you.  I wish for this next chapter of your life to bring you great success. You are very  inspiring with the way you live your life because you have shown that hard work really does pay off.<br \/>\nCongratulations Prinnes !!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Trinity Douglas<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 29, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>During the holidays in 2001, your Mom sat Pop and I down and presented us a puzzling gift. It was a book about how to be grandparents. We were excited once we realized that our first grandchild was coming soon. As things evolved it turned out that no book was needed as you taught us.<br \/>\nI used to prop you on my knees, look directly into your beautiful blues and discuss with you history, politics, the weather, the growing up process. You intently looked into my eyes and I could see you processing and filing away all this data. It was during this time you had all your admirers tote you all over while you concentrated, pointed your finger and said \u201cdat?\u201d Sometimes you would puzzle over an object then return to it. Always when you wished us to giddyup, you would point to an object further away and begin again.<br \/>\n  After giving us the gift of you, you introduced a food blessing you had learned in nursery school. As the whole family gathered around, you sang the blessing while encouraging all of us to join you. That exact blessing is still used at all family dinners. Some family members have mentioned updating the blessing we use. As it was a gift from you, I\u2019ll never change what we use. I thank you for the blessing of your blessing gift.<br \/>\nOnce you began toddling, you became my chunky munchkin no more and were a kind and gentle fellow. You played every sport available and even dabbled in hip hop dancing. Nothing caught your interest until you joined swim team at age 8. The swim team leaders taught you techniques and proper form for all the strokes you learned. You absorbed these lessons and then spent hours on your own practicing during your pool visits. Swimming was now Ethan\u2019s sport. We have been unable to get you out of the water yet!<br \/>\nYour natural intensity allowed you to concentrate and excel in swimming. You belonged to a club team all year. Beginning in high school and all through college you swam for your schools setting and breaking records along the way. In the summers you did not dry out but instead became a life guard which included teaching younger kids how to swim. Life guarding enabled you to turn your sport into an income producing pastime while working out the wiggles.<br \/>\nAs you graduate from Bates and prepare for postgraduate studies, I\u2019m looking forward to what you accomplish. I know you\u2019ll keep being kind and gentle. I bet you\u2019ll intensely read and research, for after all you need to know what \u201cdat\u201d is and how \u201cdat\u201d works. Your craving for knowledge has done you well bringing much to you and those surrounding you. I am proud of you and all your Ethan-ness which I hope will continue to shine bright. I love you unconditionally and will always, my no longer rolly poly baby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rosemary Caruthers<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 29, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Prinnes, congratulations! Your determination and hard work have paid off beautifully. I thank God for blessing me with such a remarkable young man. My heart is overflowing with joy, and I couldn&#8217;t be prouder of you. Here&#8217;s to your incredible achievement! CHEERS!<br \/>\nI love you, Mommy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Valencia M Simmons<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 27, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Princess: I\u2019m grateful with God for this big accomplishment . your dedication and hard work is paying off. Congratulations, we\u2019re very proud of you. We love you so much<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Marta Flores de Gomez<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 25, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations RACHEL LIAZOS!  All your hard work and determination have paid off, and I couldn\u2019t be more proud of you.  Enjoy your day and celebrate your well-deserved success!  You\u2019ve earned it!!!! Love you lots, Uncle Steve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stephen Dubuque<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 10, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>RACHEL LIAZOS! Congratulations 2024 Bates Graduate! You are a shining star with an enormous heart to all that are lucky enough to be in your orbit! I love you so much! Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Meg Liazos<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 10, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Well done, Sir Max McKersie.  Dancing on the Bates Summit!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Bill McKersie<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Let\u2019s go cats!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Big Daddy<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Fiona Cohen!<br \/>\nLots of love, Aunt Pauline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Pauline Pellegrino<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats on your major accomplishments!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nikki Miller<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Bates uniquely fosters independence and growth through a natural and loving setting. So proud to see your growth. Be sure to celebrate yourselves!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ananya Mulpur<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Hi Son.   I am so very proud of you.   You have created a tremendous opportunity for yourself. You have your whole life ahead of you.  Make a difference.  Leave the world a better place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stephen O&#8217;Leary<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Mia!!  We are so proud of you! Love Granny, Joe, Tracy,, Kelsey and Shannon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Connolly Tracy<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to all of you warriors in the class of 2023!!!<br \/>\nSpecial congrats to Justin O\u2019Leary.  We couldn\u2019t be more proud of your hard work and dedication, and the young man you\u2019ve become.  There\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t do, kiddo.  Dream big!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jennifer Johnson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats, baby bro! Hard to believe you\u2019re all grown up and ready to take on the world. Love you, \u2018Than!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Angela Robbin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Uncle Nathaniel!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Elliott Robbin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the class of 2023!<br \/>\nLauren, your students are going to be so blessed to have you as their teacher! Your presence is a gift to all that know you. We love you and wish you all the love and happiness in the world. Love, Mom and Jay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alissa Vance and Jay Boley<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Avery Robbin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Julia Goldstein. I&#8217;m so proud of you. I live you. Ruff ruff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Blix Alexa Goldstein<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and a special congratulations to Julia Goldstein!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ellen &amp; Steven Goldstein<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and a special congratulations to Julia Goldstein!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ellen &amp; Steven Goldstein<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Mia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Uncle Joe<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>The class of 2023 is going to \u201cRock the world\u201d! What a wonderful, talented intelligent group of young people !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Joan Berry<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Jasmine Candelaria-<br \/>\nWe are so proud of you!  You did it! There is no limit on the blessings God has in store for you.  Keep reaching for the stars as you shine in the next chapters of you life. &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<br \/>\nLove Mom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nathan and Dee<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Long May You Run\u2026. &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anne and David McLain<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to my grandson, Ryan Weitzel, and to the rest of the graduating class of 2023 from Joanna Starr, Bates Class of 1964!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Joanna Starr<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Drew and the amazing class of 2023!  Can&#8217;t wait to see the places you will go from here.  Love, Mom, Dad and Julia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brian Fallon<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Whoop whoop!  Congratulations to the class of 2023 (including my &#8220;kid&#8221;, Chris!)!  Proud of all of the work you&#8217;ve done and excited to see what you do next!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grace Tallman Gooding<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 17, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>So so proud of you Claire. Big adventures await you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Adrienne<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 8, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations and Love, Jack. We are so proud of our Mathematician!<br \/>\nGrandma and Granddad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carol and Marc Silver<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 7, 2023<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Talia Mass Kurlansky<br \/>\nSo proud of you and everything you have accomplished so far. Most importantly you have remained the kind, determined, sweet soul you have always been. I know with that and every experience you have gained thus far, you will be an asset wherever you go!<br \/>\nWe can\u2019t wait to hear at all your next adventures to come.<br \/>\nWe love you,<br \/>\nCuz Sari, Matt, Sofia, and Branden<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sari Shore<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Tasha! How timely or eerie that this pic turned up from Great, Great Uncle Bob &#091;Chute&#093;\u2019s files on the eve of graduation. He took a keen interest in all your endeavors\u2014whether tackling the NYT crossword, playing music, or discussing your shared idealism. He was so proud that you and Bates chose one another. I\u2019m so sorry Uncle Bob couldn\u2019t be with us at your Commencement but let\u2019s imagine he is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sara Chute Hsiang<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Tasha Kaluzynski!  Congratulations to you and your Class of 2022 friends who are graduating today!  Woohoo!  Set yourself free and so good in the world!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Larraine LaRovere<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Natasha! We&#8217;re so proud of you and excited for the adventure that awaits you. Come to California soon &#8211; we miss you!! <\/p>\n<p>Love,<br \/>\nCousin Nicole, Eddie, and Opal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nicole Hsiang Shieh<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to my fellow philosopher. I am especially proud of your fight for<br \/>\nFood Justice. #foodfirst #whereisdinner #deepthoughts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rusty<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations!<br \/>\nGo forth and shake things up.<br \/>\n\u2014 Chris (Uncle)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Chris Hsiang<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Hearty good luck and congratulations Natasha K. &amp; graduates! Job well done to take yourselves and our world to better and higher places and standards of achievement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Philip Shih &amp; family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Natasha Kaluzynski! You and your classmates have successfully met the challenges of a most unusual college experience. We wish you and all of your friends a glorious future, knowing you have the knowledge, wisdom, and strength to meet the coming joys and challenges. But first, take some time to celebrate! Love always, Grammie &amp; Kung-kung.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jude &amp; Jim Hsiang<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Talia- so proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Holly, Isaac, Oliver, Jack<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Margy Schueler!   We are so SO so PROUD of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Craig &amp; Mindy &amp; Grandma Van Orden<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations and Best Wishes to Men&#8217;s Lacrosse Seniors!<br \/>\nOliver Allen<br \/>\nWalter Braun<br \/>\nJohn Farrell<br \/>\nMax Kim<br \/>\nKyung Phil Ko<br \/>\nJack Lousararian<br \/>\nChristian Olivieri<br \/>\nLiam Orifici<br \/>\nBobby Purcifull<br \/>\nPierson Rambusch<br \/>\nJackson Sell<br \/>\nGriffin Smith<br \/>\nDylan Williams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">2022 Men&#8217;s Lacrosse Parents<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our son Oliver Wan: Congratulations on your momentous milestone! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Well done! Here&#8217;s looking forward to another amazing and new chapter! Love you lots!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kenneth and Vivian Wan<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To my daughter Elise Lambert so proud of you on your amazing journey at Bates . Could not be prouder of you !  Love you Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brian Lambert<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 16, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our dear grandson Caleb Bolden:  You are kind, you are commpassionate, you are hard working, and you are a very accomplished Bates soon to be graduate. Your Nannie and Poppy are so very proud of all your achievements and your Bates Baccolarate Degree at Bates College in Psychology.  Love and Hugs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Paula Lavoie<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 1, 2022<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Matilda Farnham Siegfried, Bates 2021.<br \/>\nSo proud of your accomplishments, grace and strength!<br \/>\nWe love you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nana<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Frank Alvarado and his family on this special day. Everyone at Bell Multicultural High School in DC is so proud of Frank and his accomplishments. Pride, poise, and perseverance!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Joseph Talarico<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Ezra Clarke!  from the UK.  Many congratulations on your graduation day.  A great accomplishment!  Love Mum and Dad.  We are very proud of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sarah Johnson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Rex.  Wishing you continued success and happiness in everything you do. So proud of you!!!<br \/>\n&#8211;Love, Grandma Doris and Grandpa Bob<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Doris and Bob Hirschhorn<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Tiauna we are so proud of you!<br \/>\nYou are our first grandchild to graduate college.<br \/>\nWe love you so much!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grandma aka (BooBoo) &amp; Granddaddy \/ mr. &amp; Mrs. Stevenson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to my very wise and critical thinking granddaughter, Anna Hadar, who will work to reorient the Restorative Justice Movement .I am so proud of you! And thank you Bates College and the American Studies Department for giving Anna the tools to forge ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Margery Hadar<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Lily Edelman-Gold &#8217;21, scholar, climate change activist, waterpolo team co-captain, soccer player, world traveler! We are so proud of you and can&#8217;t wait to see what you do next! Love, Mom, Dad, and Jonah<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Amy Edelman<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on your many accomplishments while you have been students at Bates! You have enriched the campus community, and as alumni, we look forward to seeing how you will enrich other communities as you take what you learn out into the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alumni Engagement<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to this year&#8217;s graduates after a challenging year!  A shout out to Kali Brown &#8217;21 on rising up to the challenges and staying focused and representing the 5th generation of Browns to graduate from Bates!  Four years rowing, four years working campus jobs, student teaching during Covid and landing a dream job!  Bravo! XOXO Mom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Win &amp; Wendy Brown<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Ryan,<br \/>\n&#8220;Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling.&#8221; &#8211; Bill Belichick<br \/>\nWe are so so proud of the man you have become.<br \/>\nCongratulations, you are off to great things!<br \/>\nWe love you so much!<br \/>\nLove,<br \/>\nMom, Dad, Rachel and Miles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Laine Gordon and Rich Giunta<\/span><span class=\"_date\">April 20, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations  to my Godson Berhardur<br \/>\nMagnusson Mc Comish on your graduation from Bates College. It as been a pleasure watching you grow Into the  person you have become and as an athlete. So  very proud of  you and your accomplishments.<br \/>\nSending love and best wishes for the future.<br \/>\nMargaret<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Margaret Carey<\/span><span class=\"_date\">June 3, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Sam!  We&#8217;re so proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Susan &amp; Fritz Onion<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on your achievement Amy Duren! We are proud of you and can&#8217;t wait to see where life will take you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stephen &amp; Carol Pardridge<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Class of 2020! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us. Campus Life is celebrating you today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kim Marie Trauceniek<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our most resilient class in a long time, my very best wishes to you all. There is nothing you can&#8217;t conquer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nancy Koven<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To Kaelyn Woods &#8230; We have loved watching you grow up, and now you have the world at your fingertips! The adventure continues and we will always cheer for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anna Louise Englund<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations class of 2020! F\u00e9licitations! I wish I could be there to celebrate with you, especially those of you with whom I&#8217;ve worked over the past years. With you today in spirit, and always here for you&#8230; A plus!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Laura Balladur<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To Zachary Farm &#8212; we love you so much! We are so proud of you!<br \/>\nLove Anna Louise, Mark, Caitlyn, Teddy, and Anders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anna Louise Englund<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are so proud and incredibly happy for you!  I know this is different than we all envisioned, but it doesn\u2019t take away from everything you have accomplished. We love you!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brett, Blakeslee, Kelsey and Milly Detels<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Casey! We are so incredibly proud of all you have accomplished at your time at Bates. Love, Mom, Dad, Charlie and Yaz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Pat Snow<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats to you Annie on your graduation from Bates College! We are bursting with pride and we can&#8217;t wait to see what your future holds for you. With tons of love, ox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Tom and Barb Sedoric<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Jim Stevens!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations!  I&#8217;m so excited for you and for your future.<\/p>\n<p>Love always<br \/>\nLynn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Lynn Franklin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Anna Glass on your graduation!  Best wishes for future success and happiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Tom Murray<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Happy Graduation!  So proud of the wonderful person you are.  Can&#8217;t wait to celebrate in person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anna van Huystee<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Amy,<br \/>\nCongratulations on some of the best and hardest 4 years of your life. We are all SO proud of all the things you\u2019ve accomplished in these 4 years. I cannot wait to watch you grow more and kill it in the real world!!! Keep up the hard work! <\/p>\n<p>Love,<br \/>\nRachel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rachel Barry<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>\u201cThank you Bates College for such abundant opportunities, challenges and friendships.  Issy- we are so very proud of you and wish you many, many more years of happiness, creativity, fulfillment and love. You are unique and talented &#8211; never, ever lose your essential \u2018Issyness\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Fred and Jody Hnat<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Stephen Friend and the class of 2020!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mike and Emily Karlin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>James  &#8211; we are so proud of you today and every day. We can\u2019t wait to see all that you accomplish. Xx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stewart Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to our granddaughter, Isabelle Rovinski!  So proud of you.  Love you, Grams &amp; Grandpa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Louise &amp; Bill Urban<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations class of 2020. 4 years in the making and you have made it. Show the world what is to come. Very proud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ericka Mitchll<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>CONGRATULATIONS AMY DUREN!!!! We are all so proud of you and can\u2019t wait to celebrate!! We love you!!! Love, Lex &amp; CJ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alexa &amp; CJ Wine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Tim Kaplowitz. Well done!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jeanne and Steve Cummings<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 31, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are so proud of you Alexander ! Congratulations on your outstanding achievements culminating in successfully completing your degree at Bates! You have impressed us each year growing, maturing, &amp; changing into a adult both equipped as well as motivated to move forward in the world. From move in day, to your focus on the law, a wonderful study abroad experience in Florence, and developing so many treasured friendships, your time at Bates has been exceptional.  We love you &amp; wish you all the blessings of a boundary-less future. Love, Mom &amp; Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Hall Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Nick. We are incredibly proud of you, and,  although there&#8217;s probably no way to replace time at Bates, we know many other great days lay ahead for you and your classmates. We are as amazed by the man who is now leaving college as we were by the newbie who entered four fast years ago. Enjoy graduation tomorrow, different as it will be, and always remember what an accomplishment this is. And take pity on your students next year &#8211; you were once one too!<\/p>\n<p>Love, Mom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Allan Jones and Maria Baguer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Brendan,<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re proud of you and your Bates career.  We&#8217;ve been following what we can on line regarding the graduation and will be watching tommorow.  The enthusiasm we know you have for everything you do was not diminished at all at Bates.  We see it in you, and all the other Bates students we&#8217;ve been seeing on line.  Figured your graduation would be extra special, and it is.  Love,<br \/>\nUncle Greg &amp; Aunt Mona<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg and Mona Cantwell<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Brendan,<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re proud of you and your Bates career.  We&#8217;ve been following what we can on line regarding the graduation and will be watching tommorow.  The enthusiasm we know you have for everything you do was not diminished at all at Bates.  We see it in you, and all the other Bates students we&#8217;ve been seeing on line.  Figured your graduation would be extra special, and it is.  Love,<br \/>\nUncle Greg &amp; Aunt Mona<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg and Mona Cantwell<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Brendan,<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re proud of you and your Bates career.  We&#8217;ve been following what we can on line regarding the graduation and will be watching tommorow.  The enthusiasm we know you have for everything you do was not diminished at all at Bates.  We see it in you, and all the other Bates students we&#8217;ve been seeing on line.  Figured your graduation would be extra special, and it is.  Love,<br \/>\nUncle Greg &amp; Aunt Mona<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Greg and Mona Cantwell<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are so proud of you Alexander ! Congratulations on your outstanding achievements culminating in successfully completing your degree at Bates! You have impressed us each year growing, maturing, &amp; changing into a adult both equipped as well as motivated to move forward in the world. From move in day, to your focus on the law, a wonderful study abroad experience in Florence, and developing so many treasured friendships, your time at Bates has been exceptional.  We love you &amp; wish you all the blessings of a boundary-less future. Love, Mom &amp; Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Hall Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Best wishes to the Class of 2020. I know this is not the way you want to wrap up you Bates experience but the memories you have made will carry you through. Stay in touch with your friends and Bates and you will continue to make great memories. Best wishes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Steve Hadge<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Isabelle! We are proud of all your hard work over the past 4 years in academics, sports, and music. We love you (and the rest of the Zoo). Best wishes to the Bates College Class of 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hnat Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Isabelle Hnat and the Bates College Class of 2020. Woof.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Daisy Hnat<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Sullivan!  I am so proud of what you have achieved.  Today and always, I wish you success, happiness, and love wherever your future life adventures and dreams take you.<br \/>\n Love Mimi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mimi<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Deepest congratulations to the Bates class of 2020!<\/p>\n<p>To each of the 75 ARC Peer Educators graduating this May, your dedication to your peers&#8217; success has been inspiring on a daily basis, and we can&#8217;t wait to learn about your next adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie, Eric, Dan and Bridget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">ARC Professional Staff<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Bates class of 2020!<br \/>\nGo forth, engage, use your skills for good.<br \/>\nThe world needs you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Theresa Brennan<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Throwback photo from Short Term 2018 in Ladakh &#8211; The Buddhist Himalaya.  Includes seniors Signe Lynch, Tanner Fuller, Topher Castaneda, Jonathan Farrell, Grace Ellrodt, Louisa Gale, Lydia Sullivan, Emily Pardi and Logan Douglas.<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes on your next adventures, and stay in touch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alison Melnick Dyer and Eric Dyer<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>CONGRATULATIONS NICK GILPIN !<br \/>\nOur special #23 Bobcat on the men\u2019s basketball team-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carol Gilpin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Please stay in touch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Lillian Nayder<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>F\u00e9licitations, ch\u00e8r.e.s \u00e9tudiant.e.s!<br \/>\nStudents, cast members, friends: Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kirk Read<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>F\u00e9licitations, ch\u00e8r.e.s \u00e9tudiant.e.s!<br \/>\nStudents, cast members, friends: Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kirk Read<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to all!  Keep in touch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Nathan Lundblad<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Frankie!!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Alloway Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I wish you all safe travels to your next journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Erin Foster Zsiga<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to class Class of 2020 especially to ALL my THEATER students! I am so super proud of you! I will always be here for you! Be well, stay true to yourself, make good art and always remember my most inspirational line!<br \/>\nI love you all!<br \/>\nKati<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kati Vecsey<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 30, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Bates Class of 2020. May you all excel wherever you find yourself.<br \/>\nSenyo Ohene we are especially proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sammy and Sally-Ann Ohene<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To our beautiful daughter Amy,<br \/>\n\tWe wish you the strength to face challenges with confidence\u2026along with wisdom to choose your battles carefully.<br \/>\n\tWe wish you adventure on your journey and may you always stop to help someone along the way.<br \/>\n         Listen to your heart and take risks carefully!<br \/>\n\tRemember how much you are loved\u2026we are so very proud of you!!<br \/>\n\tLove,  Mom &amp; Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sue Duren<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Claire Ruhlman! So very proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Richard Ray Ruhlman<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Claire Ruhlman and the graduating class of 2020! Sending our best wishes for health, happiness, and continued success in all your future endeavours.  Well done!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Amy and Richard Eisenberg<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>How can 4 years possibly be finished? So incredibly proud of you Claire Ruhlman. Now your adventure begins. Enjoy every minute of it. Don&#8217;t be afraid to take chances. I love you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mom<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>From Day 1 at Chu Hall to thesis binding, you have made the most of every day at Bates and you have made us proud all along the way &#8230; Nothing can stop you now, your next adventure awaits and we are excited to see where it leads you &#8230;xxx Mom, Dad and Peter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Linda and Alex Gardner<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Claire Ruhlman Bates graduate class of 2020!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mary<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Claire Ruhlman Bates graduate class of 2020!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mary<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are so proud of you Claire Ruhlman Bates 2020 graduate &#8211; double major in Classics and Mathematics! <\/p>\n<p>Live your questions now, and perhaps even without knowing it, you will live along some distant day into your answers. (Rainer Maria Rilke)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Aunt Becky<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Issy Hnat we are all so proud of our Bobcat. We love you! Never stop learning and growing. The sky is the limit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jody Irwin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations  to my Godson Berhardur<br \/>\nMagnusson Mc Comish on your graduation from Bates College. It as been a pleasure watching you grow Into the  person you have become and as an athlete. So  very proud of  you and your accomplishments.<br \/>\nSending love and best wishes for the future.<br \/>\nMargaret<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Margaret Carey<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Wishing you a bright and successful future Surya!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Anita Ramasamy<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>4 outrageous years Max Gardner  &#8230; CONGRATULATIONS &#8230; we love you so very much xxx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Linda and Alex Gardner<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Now is a tough time to start out, but you will thrive! We are so proud of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sue and Ed Neufeld<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 29, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I graduated Bates in 2002, soon after 9\/11. A different national tragedy, but the environment was still very uncertain. If I had to go back and advise my young self, here&#8217;s what I&#8217;d tell her. Bates is an amazing, transformative experience, but it does not entitle you to an amazing job. You&#8217;re going to have to work hard to build your career from the ground up. Be humble, no task is beneath you. Work hard, but no more all nighters! Learn how to work smart and efficiently, and seize the opportunities that come your way. <\/p>\n<p>Best of luck, Bates class of 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Charis Loveland<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Hazel Simpson, Class of 2020! We are so proud of your achievements. You received the prestigious Critical Language Scholarship, the Ruggles Fellowship, the Albion Morse Stevens Award, induction into Sigma Xi, Dean&#8217;s List for six semesters, TA in Stats, tutor in multiple subjects, thesis, the Ivy Stone, and last but not least, the Commons Tahini Pizza Poem! Go forth and do amazing things! We love you and are so glad you&#8217;ve had four wonderful years at Bates.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations also to Tristan Kane, who deserves to be recognized for his double major!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ray and Linda Simpson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Andrew! We are so proud of you! Congratulations as well to all your friends and cousins, including Sara, Annie, Lily, Nick, Zach, Senyo, Adam and many others! Wishing you all the best on your next adventures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Becca and Chris Fasciano<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Sending William Moses Green and the rest of the Class of 2020 the heartiest of congratulations.  Wishing you all a bright future.   May you look back on your four years fondly and use your many experiences to guide you in your efforts to spread &#8220;a little Bates&#8221; throughout the world.  Lots of love, Auntie Wendy &#8217;89, P&#8217;24.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Wendy Harris Garber<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Annie! We are so proud of you and all that you have achieved! Here\u2019s to your next chapter&#8230;hats off to you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mom, Dad &amp; Katie<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Seniors (soon to be Graduates!),<br \/>\nYour time with us was shorter than we all would have liked, but you made a deep impact on Bates and on the community while we were together, and you continue even now. I wish you all the best as you venture out into the world. Please know that your Bates family is proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Daphne Comeau<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on your graduation from Bates, Stephen! We are so proud of you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mom, Dad, Grandmother, and Chris<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the class 2020 and Joshua Andiono. Work hard and the future is yours never stop short of your desires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Vivian Villalba<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Nell, <\/p>\n<p>There are simply not enough badges to commemorate your many accomplishments.  We are immensely proud of you. Congratulations on your college graduation. <\/p>\n<p>With love from Lisa, Steve, Kirk and Emma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Lisa, Steve, and Kirk Pearson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To the Bates Class of 2020!  We started at Bates together, you are moving on, I will still be cooking in Commons.  I wish each and every one of you my heart felt congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kevin Michaud<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Nina Flores, your dedication and hard work is what made you a Bates Graduate. I know the last 3 months were cut short because of COVID-19, but you , the Bates Staff and community worked together to make your school year a successful one to remember. I am so proud of you and I knew you could do it !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jenny Trevino<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, members of the Class of 2020. We miss you on campus &#8212; it&#8217;s way too quiet here without you. But we&#8217;ll share in your pride and joy on Commencement Day. Best wishes as you as you chart your course forward. Always to the right thing and remember you are parts of Bates forever! Kerry O&#8217;Brien, Dean of the Faculty&#8217;s Office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kerry O&#8217;Brien<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Zach there are so many great life adventures coming your way, enjoy every second!  Congrats on all you have accomplished! We love you! Aunt Kate, maizy, bay, kash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kate<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, class of 2020!<br \/>\nNot only have you worked hard, learned, and grown in wonderful ways, but also you&#8217;ve  been doing this most recently through a pandemic. You&#8217;re stronger than ever. I admire you all SO much. May you bring all your gifts to the world and enrich it! The world needs you.<br \/>\nCHEERS to #Bates2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Casey Andersen<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Bobcat First! 2020 <\/p>\n<p>First and foremost congratulations!! Not only is this a momentous occasion for you but also for your families and loved ones who have been on this journey with you. <\/p>\n<p>I remember when we all met it was an early August morning and you were all moving into Small and Mitchell house. There was so much excitement, nervousness, and eventually tears as you said goodbye to your loved ones. I hugged your families and assured them that you will be ok.  We ended that night going over ground rules for the week and a bunch of ice breakers. Y&#8217;all know I love ice breakers. What started out as a week filled with questions, anxieties, and unknowns ended in a week of friendships, discoveries, and curiosity about what&#8217;s to come. As a group, we built a sense of belonging which in my opinion was the biggest gift of it all. <\/p>\n<p>This cohort is special in so many ways. Special to me because it was the first cohort and special because you made our program better. You became club leaders, intellectuals, athletes, fellows, actors, tutors, student gov president and reps you name it y&#8217;all did it. <\/p>\n<p>I have learned so much from you all. We have laughed together, cried together, explored together, and learned together. You all show up for each other, your communities, and Bates. That is not only admirable but brave because you show up even when times are challenging. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. As first-gen students soon to be graduates. You will carry this identity for life. As you move into your next chapter in your life I hope you carry your first-gen identity with pride and joy. #Bates2020 #SuSePuede <\/p>\n<p>Felicidades con mucho amor!<br \/>\nJulisa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Julisa De Los Santos<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the class of 2020 in particular the swimmers! We will miss you but can&#8217;t wait for you to come back and join us as alumni!<br \/>\nxoxo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Vanessa Williamson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Class of 2020! What an honor and delight it&#8217;s been to get to know so many of you over these past four years. I wish you all the best!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sonja Pieck<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 28, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Dear Class of 2020. As a 50-year alumnus, I barely remember graduation. I do remember the journey through the last 50 years. As you start yours, I hope you always know that it&#8217;s not about the beginning or the end &#8211; it&#8217;s about the journey you take along the way. My best wishes to you all &#8211; may each of you have a terrific journey.<\/p>\n<p>Dave Libbey, &#8217;70<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Dave Libbey<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Men&#8217;s Squash Seniors! Your senior year started off a bit rough &#8212;  no coach and no squash courts, then a stinging loss for your first match.  But you gained momentum and a duo of great coaches in Rei and Andy &#8212; and ultimately ended your final season with a thrilling win against Navy at Nationals. We&#8217;re so proud of you all!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Men&#8217;s Squash family &amp; fans<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We&#8217;ve been anticipating this day for a long time! Congratulations to Sara and the entire Bates class of 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Chris &amp; Andrea Dardis<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, seniors!!! It&#8217;s been such a privilege to spend the past four years with you. Best wishes to you and your families&#8230; celebrate!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mara Casey Tieken<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations! Your impact on the world will be great.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brock Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Nina Flores, your dedication and hard work is what made you a Bates Graduate. I know the last 3 months were cut short because of COVID-19, but you , the Bates Staff and community worked together to make your school year a successful one to remember. I am so proud of you and I knew you could do it !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jenny Trevino<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>You did it!! So proud of you all.<br \/>\n\u00deetta reddast!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Magn\u00fas Bernhardsson and Margaret McComish<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>#Bates2020<br \/>\nHijo de mi coraz\u00f3n, celebro tu vida a la distancia, esto estaba planeado de otra manera pero las circunstancias nos lo cambiaron todo, no importa, mi coraz\u00f3n est\u00e1 muy ancho, la felicidad de verte llegar a esta grada es inmensa, gracias hijo por esforzarte tanto, disfruta el resultado de tu trabajo arduo, tienes derecho. Camina hacia adelante, Dios ha depositado en t\u00ed todo lo necesario para salir adelante, te dio estos maravillosos estudios en #Bates y todav\u00eda falta.  Honra a Dios y \u00c9l te honrar\u00e1, \u00c9l no se queda con nada!    Aqu\u00ed estar\u00e9 mientras tenga vida, orando por t\u00ed, anim\u00e1ndote, yo tu fan #1!  Te amo hijo y s\u00e9 que te ver\u00e9 lograr mucho m\u00e1s en la vida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carolina D\u00edaz Rivera<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>#Bates2020<br \/>\nQuerido hijo, estoy inmensamente feliz por este triunfo alcanzado, por verte avanzar y crecer, 4 a\u00f1os hace que te acompa\u00f1\u00e9 a instalarte en el dorm y dejarte en la Universidad sabiendo que cada vez te habr\u00eda de ver menos pero con una satisfacci\u00f3n y emoci\u00f3n inmensa al verte luchar por tus sue\u00f1os.  No me equivocaba cuando te dije en esa ocasi\u00f3n que todos aquellos que no te tuvieron en sus universidades como alumnos se estaban perdiendo de t\u00ed, no s\u00f3lo un gran estudiante si no tambi\u00e9n un joven de gran integridad.  Dios bendiga tu camino, te permita comprobar su bondad a cada paso, que todo tu esfuerzo se vea siempre recompensado y con tu trabajo puedas adem\u00e1s de encontrar satisfacci\u00f3n, bendecir a otros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carolina D\u00edaz Rivera<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 27, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Weirdest year EVER!!&#8211;congrats on getting through it and graduating Bates! Best thing you ever did&#8211;believe that Bobcats rule! Best luck and stay safe!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Melissa Barone (Mosher)<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations 2020! I loved seeing the slide shows and videos of your time and Bates. I shed a tear that was mixed with both sadness and joy when I watched the pictures of your final days on campus. The sadness was because I am so sorry you missed the last few months on campus, and had to leave so suddenly. I can only say &#8211; I am sorry, and that leaving campus is sad and sudden whether in March or June. The joy came because I could see the community, the friendships, the laughter, the pride, and the responsibility you all exhibited. That is what makes you a Bates alum and those relationships and qualities will be resources for you for your entire lives. Congratulations and celebrate! Well earned! All of the alumni send our support and best wishes to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">John Ducker &#8217;91<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Looking for a job?  Select a friend of your parents or a parent of your friends that you respect.  Ask for an interview at their place of business and ask their advice on getting a job in this economy.  They will work hard to help you find a placement that is right for you using all their contacts.  Good luck and enjoy your future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Gretchen Ziegler<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Class of 2020 from a Class of 1974 grad! Just the other day, I changed my Facebook profile picture to use the &#8220;Proud Bates Grad&#8221; frame. Here&#8217;s the description I posted: &#8220;I changed my profile picture in honor of the Bates College Class of 2020. For years, Bates College has fostered that talents of people who have helped make this world be a better place. The college that was founded by abolitionists and was the first co-educational college in New England has continued to embrace equality and diversity, principles that this country struggles to implement to this day. I&#8217;m confident that new graduates will take up the fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ronald Brown<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 26, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>To the special Class of 2020: You are entering a world that needs your energy, intelligence, creativity, persistence, kindness, and compassion. Bates has prepared you well, I am sure. We in the Bates Family are proud of you. I wish you happiness, adventure, and opportunities to make the world better through your unique contributions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ann Austin-Beck<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>So sorry you lost out on your graduation festivities. However you have a valuable life lesson (predictability is relative) to add to your wonderful Bates Education. You are awesome! Congratulations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Colleen Huckabee &#8217;58<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>#Bates2020, say yes more than you say no. Be open to possibilities. Don&#8217;t allow people to take advantage of you. Read. A. Lot. Be curious; there&#8217;s a not a lot of that going on out here and it really can help the world. And don&#8217;t forget your Alma Mater (or your real mother for that matter)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Tina Engberg<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Alum tip: Commit to getting together with your Bates besties at least once a year&#8230;even if you all disperse and move across the country or around the world.  The Bates bond is nourishing for the soul.  Keep those connections.  You will be grateful.  Congratulations!  You have an amazing journey ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kerrin Staskawicz<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>The end of your time at college may have been different than expected, but you are a Batesie and you have spent four years learning how to adapt and persevere with creativity, community, and grace. As an alumnus of Bates, I encourage all of you to reach out to your fellow alumni for advice, connections, recommendations, or just to say hello. We are united by our experience and by the institution that supports and believes in us. We count ourselves lucky and we have hope for the next generation of bobcats. One journey ends and another begins. Bates prepared us and we are ready for anything. Welcome to the next phase of your life! Go Bates!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kirsten Laaspere<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to all of the Class of 2020 for your hard work in sticking it out.  That ought to give you a leg up on a wonderful future. Go get &#8217;em!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Robert G. Wilson &#8217;51<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2020.  While your last semester and graduation did not go as planned, what you have accomplished at Bates remains undiminished&#8211;a wonderful and meaningful life achievement!  Congratulations and wish you the very best as you unfold your future!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Enzo Rebula<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>57 years later I still look on those four at Bates as some of the best I ever had. You will as well. Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Richard Love<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Best wishes to the Class of 2020! I&#8217;m sorry the end of your senior year was not what you expected, but I am sure this will not be the end of your Bates connection. The strength of that connection goes far beyond Lewiston, Maine and your four years there. Best of luck to you all, go forth and do great things!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Maureen Gwinn<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Keep your eye and your heart firmly on your dream, your plan, your hope, for you are the hope of family, friends, and those you&#8217;ve yet to meet. Bates has done its best, and you&#8217;ll do yours!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jonas Klein &#8217;54<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Best wishes to the Bates Class of 2020! You have handled a terrible situation with grace and selflessness, and in so doing demonstrated the best of our Bates community. Congratulations on your graduation, and know that all Bates alumni are cheering you on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kiernan Majerus-Collins<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Nick! We are very proud of you!! Mom, Dad and Elenna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Karen and Mark Beati<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the class of 2020 and to are grandson Zach Doyon.  We are so very proud of you and your accomplishment at Bates.  We have enjoyed the football seasons at Bates and meeting your friends whose friendships and memories will stay with you for a lifetime.  It has been such a pleasure to watch you grow through your years at Bates.  We love you and know that you will have a bright future.  CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM BATES. YAHOOOO!!!<br \/>\nLove Grammy  &amp; Grandpa Doyon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grammy &amp; Grandpa Doyon<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Zach we are so very proud of you and excited for your continued success. You\u2019re a great role model for our kids to look upto. Congrats on your graduation. We love ya! The Carberry Fam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Carberry Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations, Zach!  It&#8217;s been an incredible four years. We&#8217;ve enjoyed watching you grow throughout your experience at Bates. Cherish the memories and lifelong friendships you&#8217;ve made over the last four years.  Hats off to the class of 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Doyon Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 25, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Sam &#8211; We are so proud of you!  We can&#8217;t wait to see where your life journey will take you.  It&#8217;s a great day to be a Bobcat&#8230;Hats off to the Bates Class of 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Cruickshank Family<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p># Bates2020 y #BatesGrad<br \/>\nEs tu dia de graduaci\u00f3n Christian Andres Bradna D\u00edaz, el ni\u00f1o que un 4 de Junio de 1,997 vino a alegrar mi vida y mi coraz\u00f3n y que cada d\u00eda hace que me sienta m\u00e1s orgullos por tus esfuerzos y por tus logros.   Hoy me siento ultra super feliz por lo que has alcanzado, sabiendo lo que has luchado desde que estabas en el colegio para conseguir esta oportunidad, pasando por tus trabajos en todos tus a\u00f1os de universidad y al lado de todo esto saboreando los triunfos, haber sido Dean List todos los a\u00f1os, graduado con honores de tesis, invitado al club de matem\u00e1ticas, perfeccionar tu m\u00fasica y tu composici\u00f3n, certificarte de Data Science y todos los otros logros que has tenido.  Sigue adelante hijo, con tu calidad humana, con tu forma de ser siempre sencilla y humilde.  Tus hermanas y tus papas te amamos profundamente.  Que lo que venga sea siempre bueno y grande para ti.  Que todo venga de la mano de Dios.   Nunca dejes de brotar esa forma tan especial y linda de ser tu mismo.   Felicidades Christian Andres Bradna, eres el mejor!!!!<\/p>\n<p>Christin Bradna Villanueva<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jose Christian Bradna<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Christian Andres Bradna mi felicidad es enorme por el \u00e9xito que has alcanzado, te mereces lo mejor de la vida, eres un ejemplo para tus amigos, hermanos, padres y todos los que te conocemos.  Desde peque\u00f1o te ame y ahora de grande te amo mas.  Se que la gracias de Dios te acompa\u00f1ar\u00e1 a todos los lugares, durante toda tu vida, tal como hasta hoy lo has sido ser\u00e1s un estandarte de humildad, capacidad, sencillez y sobre todo calidad humana.  No puede haber un pap\u00e1 m\u00e1s feliz que yo, y un estudiante m\u00e1s feliz que tu de alcanzar este \u00e9xito, celebremos juntos regocij\u00e1ndonos por los regalos que Dios nos dio, tenemos vida para agradecerlo y celebrarlo.  Espero verte pronto hijo.  Te felicito por los honores que has alcanzado acad\u00e9micamente, siempre en Dean List, tu tesis con honores y la invitaci\u00f3n que recibiste del club de Matem\u00e1ticas, enormes y lindos logros.  El logro mas grande que para mi tu tienes, es existir, te amo por eso, porque eres tu, por lo que representas, por tu esencia.   Admiro ademas en ti que has trabajado durante todos tus estudios, en el caf\u00e9 de la U, haciendo logos, en investigaci\u00f3n en la U, has podido proveerte tu mismo y has ahorrado para la siguiente etapa, te felicito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Christian Bradna<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Thomas &#8212; may your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness comes through your door!<br \/>\nWe are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!<br \/>\nRemember to always stay humble &amp; kind.<br \/>\nLove, Mom, Dad, Colin, Brady &amp; Coop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Toni Coyne<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 24, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats to all my now grown babies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Korbin Houston &#8217;18<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations class of 2020!  Bates has given you all you will need to pursue your dreams! We are so proud of your achievements Emma.  You will succeed in whatever you choose to do!  Love you Em \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Rachel Polgrean<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Emma grandchild#3. I remember the day we left your mother off at Bates I was sad to have leave the nest but Bates seemed to know this is common among freshmen parents. She received an excellent education at Bates    enabling her to  become an orthodontist  ..we are very proud of you and await your next  project<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Grandma<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Max,<br \/>\nYou worked so very hard over these last 4 years.  Congrats!<br \/>\nLove, Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Donna Milavetz<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Max, So very proud of you!<br \/>\nLove, Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Donna Milavetz<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Max, I am so very proud of you and all that you have accomplished over the last 4 years!  Congratulations on your continued success.  All my love, Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Donna Milavetz<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Areohn Harrison! We are so proud of you and excited for your future! Love, the Smith Family<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kim Smith<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Parents of Ronni Mak<br \/>\nCongratulations to the Bates class of 2020 and our daughter Ronni Mak. You did it. We are so proud of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mei Mak<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Kyle! From early mornings in the pool (at least one brother had morning practices!) to late nights in the lab, this celebration of your achievements is truly the result of four years of earnest effort. Your stoicism and perseverance inspire me to press and push through challenges with my head always high, and your quiet confidence serves as a stabilizing force in the lives of all that you meet, including my own. I couldn\u2019t be a prouder big brother as you get ready to show SoCal that Reny\u2019s \u201c3 for $10\u201d t-shirts and Croc slip-ons do, in fact, belong under the lab coat of a chemistry PhD candidate, and that Maine-made means toughness and humility and passionate intelligence. I wish I could be home for this momentous occasion but please know I\u2019m thinking of you on the other side of the world &#8211; from Guam to Maine, cheers!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Alex Crans<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 23, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to our terrific Grandson Garon Rothenberg and the class of 2020!<br \/>\nLove, Oma &amp;Poppy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Fredrica &amp; Jack Goodman<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Go Bates Golf! We will miss your matches, your perseverance and your brotherly spirit! You guys rocked it out through and through! Congratulations on your graduation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Cathy Garcia-Bou<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Class of 2020 and to my Son, Max Milavetz (Freshman picture 2016). Gentleman, Scholar, and Athlete. You are cool and unique!  Well done, Son!  Go Bates! Love, Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">James Milavetz<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Sean Chong Anderson you rock! We always knew you were a star. Shine on you crazy diamond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Parents of Sean Anderson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Bates Class of 2020!!  Special greetings to my precious granddaughter, Charlotte Janelle.  You have worked hard, done well and we are all proud of you!!<br \/>\nLove, Grandma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Barbara Gannon<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Bates Class of 2020 and our daughter Charlotte Hale Alberts.  We are so happy for each you.  We know this not the way you imagined your college careers would end.  At least you have a world-class liberal arts education that will help you to handle what life throws your way.<\/p>\n<p>To our dearest Charlotte, we are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments.  Attached is a photograph of you on drop off day in 2016.  Since that day you have learned so much and grown in to accomplished young woman.  We know that your short term plans have been hijacked by COVID-19, but your future is bright. We are love you so.  Mom &amp; Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sam and Rachel Alberts<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations graduates!<\/p>\n<p>If I can share one piece of advice to you as you make your way in the world it\u2019s to encourage You to say, \u201cyes!\u201d Say yes to the things that scare you&#8230;that challenge you&#8230;and even the things that bore you. saying yes&#8230;is the key to unlocking your own personal journey of discovery and adventure. The only way to get more out of your life and to fill it with color and mystery is to say YES! <\/p>\n<p>Wishing my nephew Joshua Andino, and each of you an infinite number of yeses in your life! God Bless!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Cire Andino<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Ally you have grown in so many ways at Bates that it is difficult to choose one moment.  You began your career at Bates nervous about leaving home and your high school friends, worried that you would have difficulty making new friendships.  You bonded almost right away with your field hockey teammates, many of whom will likely remain life-long friends; and then fostered new friendships through classes, living situations, and, of course, through ice hockey where you also developed one of your strongest, dearest friendships.  Seeing you grow and create these new relationships was very rewarding as a parent.  You have also grown tremendously in your academics, from your writing and other skills to your general curiosity and analytical abilities, one of the great rewards of a liberal arts education.  Watching your struggle with a season ending field hockey injury during your junior season to persevere, and ensure your return to the playing field for her senior fall, while at the same time traveling abroad for your junior spring, participating in a program with no one else you knew at the time, again, having a wonderful experience and growing tremendously has been very rewarding as a parent.  As parents we are also inspired by the way the senior class bonded together and made the best of a very difficult situation this spring, engaging in class-wide \u201csenior week\u201d like events which you organized on your own, remaining positive despite your senior spring being cut short.  We are extremely proud to see you graduate and move forward in your next pursuits, and are also grateful for the wonderful experience you enjoyed at Bates, and can truly say through seeing the love you developed for Bates and the Bates\u2019 community that this was the right choice of schools for you, one that will remain with you throughout the rest of her life.  We also thank everyone at Bates that has enriched this experience for you, Ally!  Love, Mom and Dad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Gina Leahy<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Life can seem chaotic and messy, but when you stand back and look at the larger picture, the marvelous wonder of it all is apparent. There didn\u2019t appear for us that one defining moment when it all came together for you while at Bates. You seemed to wind your way through things according to your own plan. You handled every curve-ball thrown at you with grit and grace. You had friends to lean on at Bates when you needed a helping hand and we were only a phone call away when only mom and dad would do. You ticked all the boxes and now you\u2019re off into the world with a new career awaiting you in the Bay Area. Proud of you? Damn straight! <\/p>\n<p>Thank you Bates College. You were a tremendous boon for our family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Phillip and Tran Anderson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to my son, Anthony Areohn Harrison. This has been a long, memorable journey and one I am proud to have shared with you. Continue to hold your head up high and let your light shine. <\/p>\n<p>Love Mom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Ren\u00e9e Harris<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Garon Rothenberg! A job well done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Zerline L Goodman<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Daniella! You have brought our family so much joy &amp; pride, we love you! We will miss Bates and will cherish all the wonderful memories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Suzanne &amp; Duke Pascucci<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 22, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Wishing the best to Joshua Santiba\u00f1ez Andino.  Just four, short years ago we went to Bates to drop you off, full of anticipation and wonder.  May you always enjoy life to the fullest and be successful in anything that you set your mind to accomplish. Always with kindness and humility, find your life\u2019s purpose and follow it. #Bates2020 #greatsuccess #Health&amp;Happiness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Orr Rivero<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Wishing the best to Joshua Santiba\u00f1ez Andino.  Just four short years ago we went to Bates to drop you off, full of anticipation and wonder.  May you always enjoy life to the fullest and be successful in anything that you set your mind to accomplish. Always with kindness and humility, find your life\u2019s purpose and follow it. #Bates2020 #greatsuccess #Health&amp;Happiness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Orr Rivero<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Bates Class of 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Dad, Diana, Alex, Thea, Jamie &amp; Jack<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>How very proud I am for all your hard work and graduating from Bates College.  What an accomplishment!!  I wish you continued success in your new undertaking.  Love and best wishes always, MIMI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Mimi \/ Lucille Camporini<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Justin Levine &#8212; my first grandchild to graduate from college.  I am so proud of everything you have achieved so far.  Wishing you all the best in the years to come. Your future is as bright as your smile. Love you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Harriet Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats to Justin Levine!  We&#8217;re very proud of you!<br \/>\nxxx&#8217;s the &#8220;Ridgewood Campo&#8217;s&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">The Camporini Clan<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 21, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations on this spectacular achievement. We are so very proud of you. Remember abuelo&#8217;s words of wisdom&#8230; &#8220;el tiempo vuela, pero tu eres el Navegador&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Sylvette Williamson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 20, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Justin Levine Congratulations!!  A well deserved accomplishment. Your dedication and hard work will Lead you to a successful future!!l. Love you and so proud of you !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Aunt Tara Skumburdes<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Big J. Wow. Where do I begin? The perseverance and drive instilled in you is truly outstanding. The things I\u2019ve seen you overcome and deal with are remarkable. To see you excel not only academically with one of the hardest majors, but athletically in which you accomplished outstanding feats and continue to improve is a testament to how strong and courageous you are. I know I rag on you and always give you a hard time but I wanted to let you know that you inspire me day in and day out and I love you more than you\u2019ll ever know. You made it man. Congratulations. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; D2 Evan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Evan Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats Big J! Love ya brother<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Matthew Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Thanks Bates!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jack McLarnon<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations Justin Levine!!! We are very proud of you.<br \/>\nLove, Aunt Marcy, Samantha, and Alexa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Marcy Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Justin Levine and the entire Bates College class of 2020. The entire world will never forget your graduation. Cheers to even bigger and better things in the years ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Karen and Brian Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 19, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Hi, Bates College Class of 2020. Felicitations!! Congratulations. I just want to wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors. Remember wherever you go, stay strong, stay bold!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Hamza Abdi<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I am so proud of our daughter, Emma Vlahakis, and the rest of the Bates 2020 class. Congratulations on your graduation!! Always remember and treasure your time at Bates!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stacey Rizza<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>I am so proud of our daughter, Emma Vlahakis, and the rest of the Bates 2020 class. Congratulations on your graduation!! Always remember and treasure your time at Bates!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Stacey Rizza<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations and well done to our five field hockey seniors who leave a legacy of excellence both on and off the field! You are truly amazing women who we are proud to welcome into our alumni family!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Dani Kogut<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Clase de 2020, vuestro \u00e9xito es nuestro orgullo. \u00a1Enhorabuena!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Francisca L\u00f3pez<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the entire #Bates2020 class. To my former @BatesDCS students: keep up the critical digital citizenship work, be vigilant of BS, use your talents to create a better future, and keep the passion for what you do wherever life brings you next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carrie Diaz Eaton<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 18, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Y&#8217;all are the best! My first year wouldn&#8217;t have been the same if it weren&#8217;t for you guys! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Chris Yin<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 16, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>A few of the 23 Bates seniors who have remained in campus housing receive their &#8220;Bobcat Boxes&#8221; filled with Commencement items, including caps and gowns, from Director of Dining Cheryl Lacey, seen in center photo. Congrats to all #Bates2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Commencement 2020 Team<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 15, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Way to go SALTCATS!!!!! So proud, Claire, Ian, Nick, Annie, Chrispie!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Dylan Whitcraft<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 12, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Wishing my former students Sam Cruickshank, Allie Brinkhaus, and Daniella Pascucci a very happy graduation! Proud of all 3 of you and know you have great things ahead. I&#8217;m glad to have shared Bates with you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Jenn Bouchard<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 11, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>From the moment you all arrived on campus bright and early for Orientation, you have contributed so much to the Bates campus community. While you have had a memorable conclusion to that bookend of your arrival,  I hope you are always proud to be a part of the broader Bates alumni community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Carrie Murphey<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 11, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congrats and best wishes to our 2020 grads!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Justin Moriarty<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 11, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Whatever you do or where ever you go always remember to be involved with something greater than yourself and with that focus you will certainly be a success! Again, my sincere congratulations on your achievement thus far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Melody B.<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 11, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Wishing each and every one of you the greatest success in your next adventure.  I have no doubt that you will help to create a more just and equitable future for all of us.  Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Kristen Cloutier<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 11, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Congratulations to Justin Levine and the entire Bates College class of 2020. The entire world will never forget your graduation. Wishing all of you even bigger and better things in the years ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Brian Levine<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 8, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>As President Clayton mentioned in her welcome speech at the beginning of your time at Bates, that \u2018this  the class of 2020, the class with perfect vision\u2019, and we think this has become true for all of you, you are an amazing, very accomplished group of young people. We are deeply sorry for all of you that you are missing out on this time of transition, well-deserved festivities, and getting the accolades for all your hard work. There is, however, wisdom, resilience, adaptability, to be gained during these difficult times. Initially you might  think of your senior year with bitter sweet memories, over time, the &#8216;bitter&#8217; will become less and the sweet will prevail, but the life skills gained, that come with dealing with this unexpected ending  of your college time will stay with you forever.<br \/>\nWe are proud of you all, and particularly proud of Tristan van Rooden our son.<br \/>\nRon van Rooden\/Lia Heiden<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Lia Heiden<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 8, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Our son, Joshua &#8211; we are so proud of you! As you spread your wings, we are blessed to share in the excitement of this day &#8211;  your commencement with you and the class of 2020! We have envisioned this day for years. Needless to say, these are challenging times, but they have made you a more resilient person. You have the enduring foundation of family and a phenomenal education. You are prepared for many more achievements that lie ahead of you. We love you infinito, you have our unconditional love, and we will always have your back. Congratulations! &#8211; Your loving parents, Pasita and Monica<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Pasita and Monica Santibanez Andino<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 7, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Andrew: We are so proud of the time you have spent at Bates.  You are having a historic graduation; one that will be written about for many years to come.  A virtual graduation cannot change all that you have accomplished, and all that you have prepared to become.  We love you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Cathy &amp; Carlos Garcia-Bou<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 6, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>We are so proud of our son, Gabe Benson, and of the whole Bates class of 2020, and we are so grateful to the Bates community for making graduation special despite these unusual and trying times. Graduation is always memorable; certainly, no one will ever forget 2020!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Laura Whitmire &amp; Greg Benson<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 6, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Mountaintop Graduation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_attribution\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"_name\">Bryce O\u2019Brien<\/span><span class=\"_date\">May 5, 2020<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"bates-well-wish\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"_content\"><p>Will, As you go forward, always know that you are a very special young man with a family so very proud of you leadership and your academic and athletic accomplishments. 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