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accomplishments during these last four years.
We are so proud of you and pray all of your dreams
come
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true.
wish you continued success with both your
We hope you find
sunshine and happiness in all that lies ahead - and
during those inevitable stormy times - that you
always find the silver lining.
professional and personal lives.
We love ya!
Your quirky- but always loving family
Dad,
Mom,
Rachael
& Lauren
We love you!!!!
Mom and Jackie
Drew Nugent
Drew Nugent
Dear Drew
Take some advise from a tree: stand
and be proud, think long-term, go
out on a limLb, remember your roots,
and enjoy the view!
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We love you.
Mom, Dad &
Liz
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Jason Stover
Nicole M. Sarfine
We knew you could
do
it
beacuse you're so
AMAZING!! Life is what
you make of it, but don't
worry, we've got your
back! Hat's off to
you
little
brother!!
We love you, Lisa and Jill
Andrew
Your hard work and dedication has shown in this
remarkable acheivement. Never say never and
always keep a positive mind and you will go far.
McDonough
The world is your oyster, my love. Enjoy every
minute of it. You're my best achie\'ement.
All
Love,
P.
my love.
Mom, Mam & Pap
Mom
Jason Carl Stover
Caitlin
Jason C. Stover
Congratulations on vour graduation.
EVERYTHING you
Good
persue in
We're so proud of you.
life.
luck with
Cooke Keenan
Your graduation fills us with lo\e and pride. Your
time at Bloomsburg has brought many wonderful
accomplishments and life-long friendships.
We are so happy for \'ou.
Good
job Gait!
We love you.
Mom, Dad and
Mom + Dad
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Troy
Michele Santa Maria
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to achieve
are Very Proud
Showers
Troy,
"Congratulations Honey!"
You have worked hard
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your
of You!!
Four years ago I dropped you off at
Bloomsburg University. That was one of
the hardest things
I
You
ever had to do.
success your future can hold.
have accomplished so much in four years.
We are so proud of you. The future is
yours and the possibilities are endless.
Love,
Congratulations
Mom
Love
We wish you all the happiness and
Dad
Mamma
Freddy
Dad
Travis
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Casey
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Dear Casey:
Life
Howard
Herman
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of
firsts.
You're our first and only child; the first
and only granchild; first and only niece;
but the thing that we are most proud of is
that you're the FIRST to go to college and
graduate from there!
Allen Marzolf
III
Howard Allen Marzolf III
Never compromise on the things
really matter to you.
This
make
it
is
your
life
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what you want it
to be.
and there is no
what you can do.
Believe in yourself
Love your very proud family.
Mom, Dad, Grandma and
(in memry of) Pappy Jim.
that
Never
quit ~
limit to
Dream big ~ Be happy!
Congratulations... with love.
Mom and Dad
Kim Maddalozzo
Christina Helen Golasa
Hey
We couldn't be any prouder of you! You're a
wonderful daughter, sister and granddaughter.
Princess
a/k/a
May God bless you
'Fire'
your new
in
career.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Stefanie amd Pop-Pop
Congratulations on your graduation
from Bloomsburg University! We wish
you the best in life and know you can go
far with your strong fire and
Jessica Ann Frazier
personality.
It
Love you
lots,
Madre, Padre, Melissa + Matt,
Manda (TWIN)
has given us great pleasure to watch you grow into
the beautiful adult
you
many great things
You wiU
are today.
achieive
time to change the
world. You're the one that can that with teaching.
Enjoy
life Jessica.
in
life.
It's
You have
much
so
to offer.
We are so proud of you.
With
all
our
lo\'e.
Mom, Dad and Kelly
Amanda Marie Golasa
Desiree M. Alsvan
Hey Panda
a/k/a
Dear Desiree,
'Pandawg'
We are so very proud of you and all of
'Pandanator'
your accomplishments.
We knew you could do it Congrats!
We wish you luck in your career you are
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lots of love.
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motivating personality
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Keep your
always!
Love you.
Momma, Daddy, Melissa + Matt,
Christina (TWIN)
Ernell
Domingo Rentas
Heather
Elise Mattis
May 2008
Congratulations on your graduation
from Bloomsburg University.
Heather,
From your
day
of Pre-School, to
your
we have enjoyed
every memory making moment with you.
Keep God first
and remember
that
first
College Graduation,
we love you.
You have reached this point in your life
through hard work and dedication, which
are only a few personal attributes that we
know will continue to guide you in this
fast paced world. Remember, you are
capable of achieving anything in life, as
long as you believe in yourself... one
hundred percent. We love you very much
Love,
Mom
Dad
Family
and
are so
proud
of
you Heather.
Congratulations and continued success.
All
Robert
J.
Cywinskj
Dear Rob,
It seems like only yesterday you were
waking up every morning saying I hate
high school. Now four years later you
finished your college degree at
Bloomsburg. We always knew you could
do anything you set your mind to. We are
so proud of you and wish you a happy,
healthy, loving
and successful
future.
We love you very much.
Mom + Dad
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accomplishments during these last four years.
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come
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true.
wish you continued success with both your
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sunshine and happiness in all that lies ahead - and
during those inevitable stormy times - that you
always find the silver lining.
professional and personal lives.
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Your quirky- but always loving family
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Mom,
Rachael
& Lauren
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Drew Nugent
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Dear Drew
Take some advise from a tree: stand
and be proud, think long-term, go
out on a limLb, remember your roots,
and enjoy the view!
tall
We love you.
Mom, Dad &
Liz
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Nicole M. Sarfine
We knew you could
do
it
beacuse you're so
AMAZING!! Life is what
you make of it, but don't
worry, we've got your
back! Hat's off to
you
little
brother!!
We love you, Lisa and Jill
Andrew
Your hard work and dedication has shown in this
remarkable acheivement. Never say never and
always keep a positive mind and you will go far.
McDonough
The world is your oyster, my love. Enjoy every
minute of it. You're my best achie\'ement.
All
Love,
P.
my love.
Mom, Mam & Pap
Mom
Jason Carl Stover
Caitlin
Jason C. Stover
Congratulations on vour graduation.
EVERYTHING you
Good
persue in
We're so proud of you.
life.
luck with
Cooke Keenan
Your graduation fills us with lo\e and pride. Your
time at Bloomsburg has brought many wonderful
accomplishments and life-long friendships.
We are so happy for \'ou.
Good
job Gait!
We love you.
Mom, Dad and
Mom + Dad
K.C.
Troy
Michele Santa Maria
goal
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We
to achieve
are Very Proud
Showers
Troy,
"Congratulations Honey!"
You have worked hard
F.
your
of You!!
Four years ago I dropped you off at
Bloomsburg University. That was one of
the hardest things
I
You
ever had to do.
success your future can hold.
have accomplished so much in four years.
We are so proud of you. The future is
yours and the possibilities are endless.
Love,
Congratulations
Mom
Love
We wish you all the happiness and
Dad
Mamma
Freddy
Dad
Travis
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Dear Casey:
Life
Howard
Herman
is full
of
firsts.
You're our first and only child; the first
and only granchild; first and only niece;
but the thing that we are most proud of is
that you're the FIRST to go to college and
graduate from there!
Allen Marzolf
III
Howard Allen Marzolf III
Never compromise on the things
really matter to you.
This
make
it
is
your
life
~
what you want it
to be.
and there is no
what you can do.
Believe in yourself
Love your very proud family.
Mom, Dad, Grandma and
(in memry of) Pappy Jim.
that
Never
quit ~
limit to
Dream big ~ Be happy!
Congratulations... with love.
Mom and Dad
Kim Maddalozzo
Christina Helen Golasa
Hey
We couldn't be any prouder of you! You're a
wonderful daughter, sister and granddaughter.
Princess
a/k/a
May God bless you
'Fire'
your new
in
career.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Stefanie amd Pop-Pop
Congratulations on your graduation
from Bloomsburg University! We wish
you the best in life and know you can go
far with your strong fire and
Jessica Ann Frazier
personality.
It
Love you
lots,
Madre, Padre, Melissa + Matt,
Manda (TWIN)
has given us great pleasure to watch you grow into
the beautiful adult
you
many great things
You wiU
are today.
achieive
time to change the
world. You're the one that can that with teaching.
Enjoy
life Jessica.
in
life.
It's
You have
much
so
to offer.
We are so proud of you.
With
all
our
lo\'e.
Mom, Dad and Kelly
Amanda Marie Golasa
Desiree M. Alsvan
Hey Panda
a/k/a
Dear Desiree,
'Pandawg'
We are so very proud of you and all of
'Pandanator'
your accomplishments.
We knew you could do it Congrats!
We wish you luck in your career you are
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With
lots of love.
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a natural
Gram + Pop Coyle
and we "LOVE
IT"!.
motivating personality
-
Keep your
always!
Love you.
Momma, Daddy, Melissa + Matt,
Christina (TWIN)
Ernell
Domingo Rentas
Heather
Elise Mattis
May 2008
Congratulations on your graduation
from Bloomsburg University.
Heather,
From your
day
of Pre-School, to
your
we have enjoyed
every memory making moment with you.
Keep God first
and remember
that
first
College Graduation,
we love you.
You have reached this point in your life
through hard work and dedication, which
are only a few personal attributes that we
know will continue to guide you in this
fast paced world. Remember, you are
capable of achieving anything in life, as
long as you believe in yourself... one
hundred percent. We love you very much
Love,
Mom
Dad
Family
and
are so
proud
of
you Heather.
Congratulations and continued success.
All
Robert
J.
Cywinskj
Dear Rob,
It seems like only yesterday you were
waking up every morning saying I hate
high school. Now four years later you
finished your college degree at
Bloomsburg. We always knew you could
do anything you set your mind to. We are
so proud of you and wish you a happy,
healthy, loving
and successful
future.
We love you very much.
Mom + Dad
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& Brother
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released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation
Players perform together
using peripherals to
scroll
onscreen.
hit
in virtual
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bands,
notes as they
The music video game Guitar Hero
III: Legends of Rock is released with
a soundtrack of 71 playable songs.
Slash and other
real-life guitarists
appear as in-game characters.
Television
The second season of
NBC's Heroes continues
adventures
of ordinary
with extraordinary
the
people
powers and
more about the shadowy
dealings of "The Company."
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Oscar nominations.
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Zac Efron. Amanda
Bynes and newcomer Nikki
Starring
Blonsky, Hairspray
is
a zany
musical based on the Broadway
smash
hit.
Oscar
Nominations
Atonement
Michael Clayton
No Country for Old Men
There
Will
Be Blood
Fergie continues to place
singles from tier triple-platinum
solo album,
The Dutchess, on
the Billboard charts.
Fall
Out Boy headlines the Honda Civic
tour,
perfomns at Live Earth concerts and reaches
the top of the charts with the release of their
album
Infinity
on High.
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Amy
Winehouse brings
back the beehive and
wins
five
awards
Grammy
for
her work
on Bacl< To Black.
Canadian pop singer
Newcomer Sean
Feist
solo album.
The Reminder,
the single "1234"
commercial
is
for the
100 and Pop 100 with "Beautiful
after
featured
in
Kingston
tops the U.S. Billboard Hot
enjoys soaring sales for her third
Girls," his first single
a
self-titled
iPod nano.
Rihanna records her
album,
Good
featuring Jay-Z
She receives
nominations.
third
Gone Bad,
Girl
and Ne-Yo.
six
Grammy
from his
debut album.
t^alibu singer-songwriter
Colbie Caillat rises to stardom
from MySpace. Her song
"Bubbly" garners more than
31 million plays and her
goes platinum.
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Punk-pop princess
Avril
Lavigne releases
her third album, The Best
featuring "Girlfriend," her
on the Billboard Top 100.
Damn
first
Thing.
No.1 single
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Fergie continues to place
singles from her triple-platinum
solo album,
The Dutchess, on
the Billboard charts.
Fall
Out Boy headlines the Honda Civic
tour.
performs at Live Earth concerts and reaches
the top of the charts with the release of their
album
Infinity
on High.
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Canadian pop singer
Newcomer Sean Kingston
Feist
tops the U.S. Billboard Hot
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solo album.
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Good
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and Ne-Yo.
receives six
nominations.
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Colbie Caillat rises to stardom
from MySpace. Her song
"Bubbly" garners
more
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31 million plays and her
goes platinum.
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Carrie
Carnival Ride, and contributes
the Oscar-nominated song "Ever
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double-platinum second album,
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soundtrack
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His Flip Flop
summer
tour
is
the highest-grossing country
for
tour of 2007.
the movie Enchanted.
After facing off at the
MTV
Awards, rapper
Kanye
West
rivals
Music
4
albums on September
vie for top sales.
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his
and 50 Cent release
artist
T-Pain releases
second album. Epiphany.
The album receives four
2008 Grammy nominations
and the Vibe 2007 Song of
and
Kanye's
the victor.
the Year Award.
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Boy reaches
of the Billboard
the top
Hot 100 with
the single "Crank That (Souija
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loose-limbed dance style
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Punk-pop princess Avnl Lavigne releases
her third album. The Best Damn Thing,
featuring "Girifriend." her
on the Billboard Top 100.
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No.1 single
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Sports
The American League Champion
Boston Red Sox defeat the National
League Champion Colorado
Rockies
sweep
in
to
a decisive tour-game
capture their second
World Series
title in
four years.
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list
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Mitchell
Major League
led
seven
MVPs and
use
of steroids
their
young phenom, LeBron James,
in a 4-0 sweep to win the 2007
31 All-Stars,
under investigation
by Tim Duncan, beat the
Cleveland Cavaliers and
Baseball players, including
for illegal
NBA
and other
finals.
perfonmance-enhancing drugs.
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Carmichael wins the
MotoX Racing
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first
Circuit,
Ohio State early on
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to
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900s
in
BMX
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and Jake
Brown survives a 40-foot
a 38-24
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victory.
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team
and win the
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Johnson speeds to victory
as the 2007 NASCAR Nextel
Cup Champion, defeating his
Hendrick Motorsports teammal
Jeff
Brett
Gordon by 77
points.
Favre of the Green Bay Packers
surpasses Dan Marino's touchdown
pass record with number 422. 2007
NFL
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England
Tom
Brady
of the
New
Patriots sets the single
regular-season mark for touchdown
passes with 50.
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Entertainment Weekly
J.K. Rowling
— author
names
of the
seven-volume, 4,100-page
Harry Potter series of best-selling
children's
books
— as
its
Entertainer of the Year.
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Hannah Montana,
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ticket lotteries,
heartbroken fans and scalping scandals.
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At London's
Wembley Stadium,
Princes William and Harry
is found dead in
Lower Manhattan apartment
Ledger, 28,
host the Concert for Diana
his
to
from an accidental overdose
commemorate
the tenth
anniversary of the death of their
of
mother, the Princess of Wales
prescription medication.
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As
Izzie
Stevens on ABC's
Grey's Anatomy, Katherine
Heigl
is
a small-screen
As Anne Fletcher
conquers the big screen
becomes the latest
spokeswoman for Jenny
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