Class of 2021 Senior Gala
Class of 2021 Senior Celebration
We are all so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished over the last four years. Everyone in our community is cheering for you and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
“You persevered; you kept your eyes on the prize; you earned this in ways few other graduates have. Congratulations!!”
— Jeff Braden
“Congratulations on all you have accomplished!”
— Rhonda Ludwig
“Congratulations, Class of 2021!”
— Dana Dubis
“Nailed it. Now go take smart risks, get uncomfortable, and make the world a better place.”
— Tommy Vitolo ’00
“Congratulations to an amazing group of accomplished young adults and friends. Cheers to the next chapter!”
— Katie Wrege
“Congratulations on graduation!! I hope that the next steps in your journey are full of enough joy to keep you smiling, enough surprises to keep life exciting and enough challenges to keep you growing and learning.”
— Jennifer Capps
“Thank you all for your great efforts to make a change. Congratulations 👏 “
— Simona Wirtz
“We did it!
— Amy Ward ’21
“It is an honor to be in the Park family with you. I am so encouraged by you—your desire to make the world a better place and what you have already accomplished. I have no doubt that as you take the next step, you will continue to make a positive impact on the world. Everyone in the Park family is cheering for you. Congratulations! Go Pack!”
— Emily Tucker ’13
“Becoming a Park is no easy feat, and you are a member of a supportive family that doesn’t disappear once you graduate. (Reach out! We’re here for you!) Whatever is in front of you now, you’ve got this! If nothing is set in stone for you right now, you’ve got this! Congratulations to you, welcome to the alumni family, and go out there and take the world by storm!”
— Christopher Hayes ’16
“Your career is a journey, not a destination. May you always dream about ‘What you want to be when you grow up!'”
— Kylie King ’08
“Congratulations! Never forget who you are and always be true to yourself. You worked hard to get this far so now enjoy your accomplishment! God bless you as you start another life adventure.”
— Linda Spell
“The world needs your voices right now. I believe in you. And if everything feels worrying right now, that just makes you human. We love you.”
— Jessica Rotenberg ’07
“Congratulations to the Class of 2021, you have overcome great obstacles to reach this day and we are so proud to share it with you!”
— Brian & Rhonda Rehard
“Always remember to be a bumblebee. Aerodynamically, they shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that, so it keeps on flying anyway. Congratulations, Class of 2021! Keep flying!!”
— Jessica Greenwood ’03
“CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wishing you much happiness, health, and career success!!!”
— Karen Bullock
“Way to go Catherine and all the graduates!! Exciting times and so much to celebrate!”
— Mendy Ault
“Keep honing the skills you love and are best at. Look at opportunities to help others doing these!”
— Liz Miller ’07
“Congratulations on all of your hard work! Enjoy this time of reflection and celebration in recognition of your accomplishments!”
— Hailey Queen
“Congratulations, Class of 2021!”
— Vinya Ward
“We are so proud of you and what you have accomplished!”
— John Byrum
“Be a scholar, a leader, a servant, and do all with character beyond measure. Leveraging all you have learned, go do what you’ve been prepared to do… As the mortar binds NC State’s 4.4 million bricks together, so too does the Park Scholarship bind us.”
— Devan Riley ’15
“Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors!! Mil felicidades Ana Sofía!!!”
— Lucia Mendez
“Be proud of your resilience in the face of all this! I think you’ll know more about yourself and what you want from life than most people. We are all cheering for you!”
— Heidi Klumpe ’13
Congratulations to Mackenzie Lamb and the entire Class of 2021!! We are so proud of you!
— Lynne and Gary Hicks
“Some of the best things in life come to us when we allow anything to be possible. Keep your options open, explore anything that interests you, and above all, trust your judgment. Your path is your own. Don’t let yourself or others make you feel bad about your journey!”
— Clarissa Rainear ’19
“Congratulations on all that you have achieved at NC State. Park, NC State, and the world are better because you are a part of our community. I am so so proud of you all and am sending you all the love in the world! Until we can celebrate together, congratulations!”
— Maggie DeWeese ’18
“Congrats to a wonderful group of young leaders. Looking forward to reading about your future endeavors and accomplishments. I know there will be many.”
— Ken Traenkle
“Congratulations! This year has been unprecedented, to say the least, but patience, diligence, and hard work have a precedent for helping us persevere. Stay focused and don’t be discouraged by whatever else lies ahead.”
— Rushil Patel ’10
“Don’t let circumstances overwhelm and define who you are as a person. Don’t lose hope. Just because it seems your plan is not working out, doesn’t mean that things behind the scenes aren’t working together for your good. Half the fun is the journey itself and not the final destination. Best of luck, and I know ya’ll will be fantastic!”
— Melissa Brill ’12
“Don’t forget this year… when you need it most, it may remind you how resilient you are!”
— Molly Carter ’09
“Congratulations, Class of 2021!!!”
— Marilynn Van Landuit
“You have a large network of Parks, faculty, etc. We’re here to help, listen, and assist (even if we’ve never talked before).”
— Matthew Latrick ’06
“You have a unique story and a unique opportunity. Be a change-maker. Be an opportunist. Approach everything with a growth mindset. (Also, alumni love hearing from you, and we always want to help. Our information is on SPIFFY because we put it there in hopes that you will contact us.)”
— Deb Kull ’03
“You have achieved FANTASTIC things, and the entire Park community is so proud of you! Keep taking steps toward your goals, and work to find nuggets of sunshine on days that can feel gloomy. We can’t wait to see what you do once you officially finish at NC State, and we sincerely wish you ALL the best! Go Pack and Congratulations!”
— Caroline Ellington ’13
Congratulations on reaching a new milestone and doing so in unprecedented times! The best is yet to come. Best wishes for continued success!
— Remy Roque ’06
“Wishing congratulations and continued success to the Class of 2021! I feel fortunate to have met and engaged with your class more than others, courtesy of Matt, and I look forward to following your various trajectories as you launch into whatever is next for each of you.”
— Justin Traenkle ’19
Congratulations on a job well done! You are all amazing students and even better people! We look forward to seeing all the fantastic things you will accomplish as you move to the next phase of life!
— Kanton Reynolds
So proud of you all and so excited to see where your journeys take you next!
— Heather Suchanec-Cooper
¡Mil felicidades clase del 2021!
— Lucia Mendez
“Best of luck to the Class of 2021! You have persevered through a unique period in human history. May your future be bright, with many opportunities ahead.”
— Jordan Schwarz ’05
Congrats!!
— James Ward
Congratulations and well done! Best wishes on all your future endeavors.
— Carl Wirtz
Congratulations, Class of 2021! We’re all so proud of you!
— Rachel Cox
Congratulations, Class of 2021. Continue to do big things and represent NC State wherever you go! Go Pack!!
— Parker Flowers
No matter where life may take you, you remain forever a Park Scholar. You inspire us and we are excited to see what you do next!