2024 Messages to Graduates

Piper Gaines

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering

Piper, we are so proud of you!! We knew you were meant for great things. You are an amazing person. Your heart and love for God will never leave you alone in this world. Keep being you and never settle for anything less than what you want out of life!!! ♥️ - Aimee Gaines

Savanna Romaine

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Savannah, you have come through so many hurdles to get to this day and not once did I hear you say, "I can't do this. " I'm so extremely proud of you and your accomplishment! I've truly enjoyed watching you grow and spread your wings. Keep being you. I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in your next chapter! Congratulations, you did it!!! - Terri Romaine

Congratulations space child, you have achieved an amazing milestone. From a young age with your mind always in the clouds to the young adult you are still in the clouds, watching you grow has been an immense honor. I could not be more proud of you, and excited to continue watching you progress and achieve your other goals. Always reach for the moon, but aim for the stars. - With love Lexi

We are extremely proud of this amazing accomplishment you have achieved.  We admire your hard work and determination. Keep learning and growing in your personal and professional endeavors. Congrats pretty lady you deserve all the praise and cheers!!!! -  Uncle Tim, Aunt Deanna, Jake & Ben

Congratulations Nana. You are going to do amazing things! Love & miss you! - Abby Boykin

It has been such a blessing to be able to watch you on your journey to reach for the STARS. I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished in this pursuit, not just over the last 4 years, but almost your entire life. Your love of space and the boundless possibilities has been a heartfelt desire of yours. I Love watching you fulfilling your dream. - Love, Dad

Evan Helgeson

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Evan, we are all so proud of your dedication and hard work! We celebrate you today and always, we can’t wait to see what new adventures come next! All our love - Mom, Dad, Erika, Ryan, Sara, grandma, and grandpa.

Richard Ferenchak

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Congratulations RICKY! We are so proud of you for making the most of your time at WVU. - Tracey Ferenchak

Mitchell Zehring

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

We are so proud of all your accomplishments. - Michelle Hart

Mitch, I am so proud of all the hard work you have put in over your four years of college! You have grown into a fine young man! I cannot wait to see all you accomplish in your future! - Love,  Mir

Brendan Smith

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Brendan, We’re over the moon proud of you! You’re a chemical engineer! And you financed it entirely on your own. Those are two amazing feats, but the fact that you did it while going to daily Mass and growing in your faith makes us beyond proud. We love you so much! Congratulations! - Love, Mom, Dad, Declan, Liadan and Madigan

Bella Lutz

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Congratulations Bella! We are all so very proud of you!! - Charlene Hartley

Congratulations on your big day! Know without a doubt that you were made for great things! We are so proud of you. - Love the Phillips Family

I’m so proud of you!! <3 - Madison Nichols

Bella, thank you for all of your cooperation in the College's marketing and communication efforts! We wish you all the best in your next adventure and we hope to see you back at WVU for events! - Marketing and Communications team

To say that I’m proud of you is an understatement. Since little you’ve been nothing but a wonderful person with a huge heart. I wish I could take credit for all you’ve accomplished but it’s all you. I’m just blessed that I was part of your journey. You make your momma proud everyday and I love you. I cannot wait to see what the next chapter holds for you. - Gladys Lutz

Congratulations Bella. So proud of you. You did it! It's been  a pleasure watching you grow throughout the years and seeing you succeed in all your accomplishments. Blessings on your future endeavors 💙 - Glorya M

Rachel Phillips

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Congratulations Rachel! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your next chapter holds.  Keep chasing big dreams! - We love you! Mom & Andy, Matthew & Ryan 

Rachel, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life and your journey. You are the funniest, most loving, most out spoken and driven person I’ve ever met. I am so proud of all of your accomplishments and I love you beyond measure. Your hard work has paid off and congratulations. - With all of my love,  Amber

Rachel, I am amazed and so proud of the woman you have become. I have always known you’d be successful in life due to your work ethic, brilliance, and determination but you continue to surpass all obstacles with ease. With your faith in God and his guidance, you can not be stopped till you reach all your goals. We love you and will always be here to cheer you on. - Clinton Phillips, Jr.

Bryn Shunney

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Bryn! We are all very proud of you! - Mom, Dad, Logan & Rylee

You are about to begin the next adventure. I know you will be as successful as you have been in all of your past endeavors. You have always amazed me at how determined you are. I am so proud of you! ❤️ - Sean McNamara

Hey big sista! Congrats on being you, your hard work over the last decade is finally paying off. Now it’s your chance to dream so big you get uncomfortable telling small minded people. But in the meantime give yourself time to just be. The real world will be patiently awaiting your arrival. Cheers to growing up. Love ya. - Rylee Shunney

Congrats Bryn!  Amazing seeing you every step of the way since Happy Hearts. - Stephanie Gloria

Bryn, we are so thrilled that you have enjoyed your time at WV and you and Allie remained close. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments there and we so look forward to seeing all that you do and the adventures you choose. - Love and pride from Team Smith

Bryn - congratulations on graduating with honors from WVU💙💛. Loved the pictures from your Outstanding Senior Ceremony! Enjoy graduation weekend! - The Reilly Fam is proud of you😘

Wow. You did that, and then some girl. I am so unbelievably proud of you and how much you’ve accomplished. I know I can’t be with you today, but I will be watching you from home 🤍 Congrats again Bryn! I can’t wait to celebrate with you :) - I love you, Logan 

Brynie Bop! We are so very proud of you! We love you so much! - Kelly Hart

Congratulations Bryn! We are all so proud of you and wishing you all the best! - Love, Hope, Tom, Magnolia, Grogan & Brady O’Brien

CONGRATS BRYN!!! I’m so proud of you!!! - Jessie Martin

Logan Yokum

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Logan, Congratulations Son! I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished! You overcame obstacles to get to this day—a pandemic and dorm fire on your 1st day of school just to name a couple—but you made it through and are stronger for it! You have grown so much in these 4 years. Can't wait to see you walk across the stage. ️ - Love, Mom ❤

Logan, thank you for sharing your story for the Marketing and Communications team! We wish you all the best for your bright future! - Marketing and Communications team

William Robinson

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Congratulations William! We are so very proud of you. ️ - Love, Mom & Dad.

Tylor Clary

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

We are overjoyed and bursting with pride for your graduation! It's been an incredible journey watching you grow, learn and overcome challenges. Here's to the next chapter, filled with endless possibilities. ️ - Love, Mom, Dad, Taylor and Tyler

Eric Darnold

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Eric, We could not be more proud of you and your dedication to your future. Watching you achieve your goals has been one of the greatest blessings of our lives! Now your future truly begins—one where you can use all you’ve learned to impact the lives of others in the positive way you always have! Dream big and never stop creating your best life! Today is just the beginning of it all! - All of our love always, Mom and Dad

John Kopacz

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Congratulations Johnny! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future brings for you. - Laurie Kopacz

Ryan Fedei

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Congratulations Ryan!! We are so proud of you!! Your future is so bright! - Love, mom, dad & Sean!

Nathan Panchisin

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

We love you and congratulations on your big day! We are so proud of you. Graduation is only the beginning of your journey. - Deborah Panchisin

Timothy Rogers

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Tim, You did it! We are so proud of you and are excited to celebrate you today. We love you! - Mom, Dad, Colin & Pat (Libby too)

Alexander Roland

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Alex the sky is the limit! We love you and are so very proud of your accomplishments! - Toni and Alex Roland

Daniel Givler

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Daniel we are super proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! - Love, Mom and Dad

Daniel, thank you for all you did to support the college and the marketing and communications team! We are sad to see you go but excited for you and your very bright future ahead! Hope to see you back to campus for Statler College and WVU events! - Paige Nesbit and MARCOM team

Congrats Daniel! Love you! - Claire Stoner

Cole Richards

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

At a very young age, you loved to design, build and understand how things work. You followed your dream and worked hard. Now, you’ll leave WVU as an engineer and forever a Mountaineer! We are so proud of you! - Love, Mom & Dad

Cole, Congratulations! I wish you the very best in your next endeavor! I am so proud of you!! - Love, Aunt Sue

Isaac Corbitt

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering

We are so proud of you Ike! You are kind, generous and the epitome of a great Mountaineer. Class of 2024, Let's Goooo! - Stefanie Corbitt

So proud of you and all that you have accomplished at such a young age! I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors. Have fun and enjoy this next chapter of your life! I know you will do great! 🩵 - Jessica Dunning

David Clark

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

David - We are beyond proud of you! You have worked so hard to get to where you are today. It has been a fantastic ride these past 4 years. Watching you perform with The Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band has been so amazing. From the time you were little when you put your mind to doing something you always saw it through. You have preserved with hard work and dedication. There have been lots of great times and some not-so-great. You never gave up! All of it has helped to make you who you are today... a strong, determined, well-rounded, caring and loving young man. We are so Blessed we had a front-row seat to all of it. Thank you David for being an amazing son! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! We love you dearly! - Mom, Dad and Sarah

Jack Tangstrom

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Jack-We are so proud of you! Congrats! - Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Gus, Nana, Papa, Aunt Ginnie, Uncle Mike and Auntie Melissa

Sam Pittman

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering

So very proud of you! And so very excited for your next chapter in Austin! #industrialengineerlutron-ketra - Lee Pittman-Robinette

You are about to begin the next adventure. I know you will be as successful as you have been in all of your past endeavors. You have always amazed me at how determined you are. I am so proud of you! ❤️ - Peggy Mullins

Hunter Wigal

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

I'm so proud of you and what you have accomplished. This is just the first step in your professional life. I know you will go far and can't wait to see what the future holds. I love you and will always be here supporting you. Congratulations! - Mindi Moore

Adam Elder

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Way to go, Adambomb! - John and Emilee Elder

Seth Mizia

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Congratulations for all of your hard work and dedication in making this happen. We are very proud of you and love you more than you will ever know!! You did it!! - Jimmy and Shannon Mizia

Ethan Washington

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Congratulations, Ethan Porter Washington!! We're so proud of your accomplishment and much success to you. We love you and God's got'cha!! - Tonja and Marshall Washington

Brandon Smith

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Brandon, Be proud of this moment. Your dedication and hard work have led you to this day. We're proud of your achievements, but even more proud of the person you have become. Congratulations. - Love your family.

Malcolm Milligan

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

CONGRATULATIONS MALCOLM!!!! YOU DID IT!!! We are SO PROUD of you and we love you SO MUCH!!!!! - Estelle Milligan

Juliet Wanosky

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering

Juliet, you did it!! We are so proud of your hard work and all you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We love you so much! - Mom and Dad

Thomas Peters

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Congratulations Thomas. I am very proud of the man and father you have become. - Maili Peters

Brett Finzel

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

A good Country Road always takes a little longer, but it’s definitely worth the ride. We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished. Congratulations! - Joe Finzel

Nicholad Judson White

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

We are so PROUD of you! WVU has given you so many opportunities and helped send you onto your next journey. ROTC TO 2nd Lieutenant too! Be safe, Love You! - Kim and Michael White

Robert Cook

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Congratulations Robert Tyler! We are so proud of you! - Jinah Cook

Rebecca Lamb

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to your next adventure! We love you - Dad, Mom, Katie and Cole

Ethan Mann

Mining Engineering

Congratulations, Ethan! We are so proud of you, Mountaineer and Engineer! - Love, Mom, Dad & Jonathan

Natalie French

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Congratulations Natalie French, B.S. Electrical Engineering! We are so very proud of you as you join your sister and grandfather as WVU engineering alumni. We’ve had the best times as a Mountaineer family. The best is yet to come! We love you! - Mom and Dad

Noah Trimmer

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Noah, We’re so incredibly proud of you and excited to see what God has in store for the next chapter of your life! Congratulations on earning your mechanical and aerospace engineering degrees—your hard work and dedication paid off. We love you! - Love, Mom, Dad, Hope and Grace

Zachary Frye

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Congratulations Zack! We are so proud of you. - Love Mom, Brian, Grandma and Grandpa

Matthew Lombardoni

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Be proud of how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. And don’t forget to enjoy the journey ahead. Love you always! - Mom & Dad

Giovanni Principato

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Giovanni, Chasing a dream requires effort, passion and hard work. You’re half way there! Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive. Congratulations! Love, - Mom, Dad, Vincenzo & Alessandro

Jacob Kubasiak

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Congratulations Jacob Kubasiak, we're so proud of you! - Joelle Kubasiak

Jalen Wimer

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering 

We are so proud of you. Love you very much. - Linda Wimer

Justin Scott

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Congratulations, Justin!  We are very proud of you! - Amy Scott