I found RCC because
my high school was literally down the road
so I’ve always known about RCC.
Why I chose RCC was because 
it’s a smaller campus,
you get to meet your teachers more 
smaller, and you make a lot of good friends.
I’m glad that I came here because I didn’t think
that I would get the opportunities that I got here
in any other place that I would go.
It really has helped me and prepared me 
to go to a four year university, so… 
I just felt connected to that place 
and I remember walking by, now, I went to a tour 
and I was walking and
just seeing the SGA Office, the Student Union, 
and like the vibes and the environment and I said, 
“That’s where I want to be those two years, 
for those two next years.
And I found myself applying for one more semester because I loved it.” 
I am actually a 
better person as a whole
because of RCC.  
I think I am a better leader 
from RCC.
You’ve saved me so many times from 
making some bad decisions and…
it actually helped me get out of my introverted shell
RCC helped me a lot
and
I believe in myself more.
I would like to give a big, big shout out to 
TRIO Student Support Services.
They have 
done so much for me for the past 
couple of years at RCC.
They really made me want to go to college, 
to do better and
to be better and to be first-generation, 
to be the first one. You know? 
And to break generational boundaries. So...
*nods*
My father, 
my brother, my best friend, 
my everything…
he...
he...
he supported me in everything…
She literally sacrificed her life for us 
to have a better life and 
I could never say that I am never grateful for my mother 
because she is so amazing and
I love her so much and 
she’s just the best role model in my life right now. 
Me and my mom had….
she... 
she has been behind a lot of the things that I have done. 
She’s always had that hardworking mentality 
and so
that’s pushed me to the limit 
because she has always wanted me to succeed. 
And she’s brought out the best of me 
and for me. And so, 
she has always been there for me as well.
To My Beautiful Daughter, Malina…
Dear Son… 
To you my dear Fraxen
Today, Pedro, we congratulate you on everything you fought for.
Dear Kaleigh…
Seeing you graduate from RCC 
makes me so proud of you and of all your hard work. 
As a mother, there is 
no greater joy in life
than to see 
my children accomplish
their goals.
Your graduation is a day. 
I have a vision for years. 
It’s a dream for each parent to see their child graduate.
Your hard work, determination and 
perseverance have led you to graduation.
Congratulations on all your work you’ve done to make it to this point.
You are the fulfillment of our dreams and the motivation that makes us smile. 
That’s basically saying that 
your realization of 
of our dreams and 
our biggest motive to smile in life
and always…
We are so proud of you. 
From this day on,
you will be able to focus on carrying out 
major projects and building your future, my son. 
One thing should never be forgotten: 
the pursuit of your dreams. 
Again, congratulations. 
This achievement, 
it’s not a surprise to me,
but it’s simply deserved 
and will give you a chance to spread your wings in this world. 
There are many challenges 
and possibilities 
available to you. 
Well done, my son. 
Love you.
I am so proud of you. 
Now with joyful gratitude, 
we celebrate your accomplishments 
and wish you nothing but the best.
I am so very proud of you. 
I am so honored to call you my daughter. 
I love you endlessly. 
Love, Mom.
Best of luck with everything you do. 
I know you’re going to be great. 
With love and support, your brother, Chris. 
I love you so much. 
Mom. 
Heart, one, two, three, four, five. 
Five hearts.
*Phone Rings*
Pedro's Mom: Yes
*Speaking Portuguese*
Kaleigh: I really like the letter.
Chris: Yeah?
Kaleigh: And I like when you said the Annabelle I love the Annabelle
Chris: I know. We always talk about it when you come back. 
Chris: I’m glad you like that part.
Kaleigh: I did.
Edger: Hey, Mom!
Edger's Mom: Hey, Junior.
Edger: Thank you for the amazing letter. 
It was really nice. I loved it
Malina: Yeah, it was, it was really sweet. I started crying like the second line in. 
Yeah. I said I’m a crybaby but I get it from you ‘cause you cry too.
Malina’s Mom: I know but right now?
Malina: …for other stuff. Yeah. 
Yeah, so it was really nice, Mom. 
Thank you for the letter.
