Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - Achilles Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Holli Friedberg-Alster, DPM George Washington University BS Biology Brian - You truly ore the love of my life and my very best friend I can't remember a time when I didn't have you to depend on We have been through so much together, you hove become a part of me. you are in everything I do. I thank you for your constant encouragement, love, and unending support, it is what always keeps me going. Now, it's finally over and we did it together! I love you so much. Mom and Dad - Thank you so much for all your love and support. No one could ask for better parents You have always been there for me, whatever I needed you were ready to give Mom, thank you for always listening and putting up with me, you have seen me through it all. Dad, I finally did it, thank you for all your persistence and encouragement. It has brought me to where I am today. I love you both very much Friends Marc - Thanks for being such o good friend I owe you so much, always walking me home and making sure I was OK. I feel like I have known you forever. It's hard to believe it's only been four years. You ore like a brother to me. and I wish only the best for you Jeff - Thanks so much for being such a great friend. I don't what I would have done without your call from LA or having smelly surprises in front of my door from Koda. Seriously, I hope we will always be close fnends regardless of where we end up Gina - I can't believe it's been four years. You were the first friend I made at school, ond I am so glad that v e remained friends an the wav through. Please, lets make sure we keep In touchl Fallon - The Doughboy! I hope you can survive the next few years without 14 hours of sleep a day! It has been an adventure. Thanks for all the quiz sessions and the 'NO YOUR WRONGS ' Please make sure we keep In touch. I would hate to lose a good friend! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONEI MAY YOU SURPASS YOUR DREAMS!

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David M. Allen, DPM University of South Florida AA Biology Dad: Thank you for always reminding me that knowledge is the one thing no one can ever take away You gave me advice while allowing me to make my own mistakes. Your never ending support and encouragement allowed me to follow my dream You will always be My Hero I love you Dad! Lue: You have always treated me as your son. Your advice and guidance helped me through the last four years. Thank you. Bonnie: You have brought so much joy in my life over the last 2 years. I miss you every moment you are away and my heart beats fast when you are near. I hope January brings good news, but no matter what. I will always love you. My family: I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. Without your support and encouragement, I never could have made it. I miss you all terribly and cherish every moment I'm home I love you all very muchl David and Renny We have been through a lot in 20 years Who would have thought from ping pong and drag racing to a doctor. I can't wait to see what the next 20 years bring. Thanks for being the best friends a guy could have. Momma and Pappa Azpeitia Your adopted son is a doctor now. Thank you for always caring for me. Pappa I know you still shine down on us, you are always in our thoughts and missed dearly. Hali, Kailyn. and Taylor The hardest part of the last four years was being sor far from you. A big piece of my heart was missing without hearing Uncle David , I love you more , and feeling your hugs around my neck. I hope to be home soon. I love you! Keith: I wish you and Christine the moon and the stars. Thanks for being such a great roommate and friend. Steve: Good luck finding someone with attitude . If you need a zig zag golfer, give me a call. David C We made up. blue collars and all. I wish you and Linda the best of luck. The Feiners: Thank you for letting me be apart of your family. It's nice to know lhave another place I can call home. Thank you! Class of 2000: I wish you all the best of luck Work hard, play hard, and enjoy life to the fullest. A Mirror for Our Lives To laugh often and love much To leave the world a bit better. To have played and laughed with enthusiasm... To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — This is to have succeeded. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Adrienne Migayle Atkinson, DPM Northwestern University School of Engineering BS Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Mom Dad: Who? do I say to the two people who not only gave me life; but also, gave me everything I could ever want in !ife? You hove provided guidance and stability from the beginning but especially these last few years. I love and admire both of you so much. Thank you for teaching me life's most important lesson; that commitment, faith and a loving family can accomplish anything together. Kim, Renee Larry Because of you I didn't have to grow up an only child I always hod two big sisters and then later a big brother that always supported me, cored for me. got me out of jams, scolded me. dried my tears and loved me unconditionally. I love and appreciate all of you dearly Little Sister In just a few more weeks you will graduate from high school. This Is the year we will ooth embark on new phases in our lives. I hope that your college years will become wonderful lifelong memories. I know that you will take this world by storm and I will be right by your side You and I hove cl-ways had a special inseparable bond since the day you were born and I know that it will only continue to grow stronger throughout our lives. I love you MoLlk You've been my best friend, my confidant and the captor of my heart for the past seven years. You have supported me through all the exams, finals the ups downs I thank you from the bottom of my heart and l will always be there for you True love Is eternal. La’Shonda How many people would get up late at night, drive to my home and read my notes to me just because I'm sdk God has a special place for people like you, it's called Heaven But while you're nere on this earth, you'll have to settle for being my best friend I will miss you so much but as long as planes fly and trains chug, nothing con keep us apart. I'll meet you at the IHOP In 15 minutes. Lesly Sometime during those last minute late night study sessions while studying. commiserating, laughing and goofing off. a bond wos formed We started out study partners and ended up friends Sometimes. I feel that you and I are the only two people who have fives that have nothing to do with Podiatry (and those lives are filled with more drama than a little bit). You have such an uplifting, positive personality that it impacts everyone around you Things happen for a reason and I was meant to be your classmate and friend for life. Stay sweet Dear Dear I never thought this day would come without you by my side Though it won't be the same without you here physically, your joyful sp-nt will overwhelm me this day and everyday of my life Your voice of wisdom is so strong In my mind and soul that I find myself forgetting that you ore gone. I hope and pray that I can continue your legacy and that my children and grandchildren will be strong, healthy, happy and wise. Thank you for such a beautiful mother and iwo wonderful aunts. To you l dedicate my diploma and hope that my practice of medicine will forever be a tribute to your memory I love you. To Ail We all seem to know people who seem to be full of life, seem to live every day with a passion, seem to keep an upbeat disposition, even in the foce of adversity. What's their secret? Maybe their secret to living a fulfilling life is the same as an artist creating a beautiful portrait assign the utmost importance to every stroke of your brush If you do that, you might just find that creating a masterpiece is easier than you think. — Kevin Chappell Atkinson