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

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Denise R. Bonnin-Bethea, I) PM Kean University B.A. Biology Bill: 1 knew I loved you the first day we met. For the past 10 years, our love has continued to grow and has grown into our amazing marriage. 1 could not imagine doing this without you. There was never a time when I didn’t have you to depend on. 1 thank you for your constant encouragement. love, and everlasting support. You truly are my best friend and I thank God for you every day. Your passion for live is beautiful. Podiatry School is finally over and we emerged victoriously together! . You deserve this degree just as much as I do. Mom: Where can I start? Thanks you for giving me such a strong sense of independence and for instilling in me that I can do anything 1 set my mind to. Thank you for letting me read all the books 1 ever wanted. When people say that I am just like you. 1 am honored and happy because you are truly a remarkable woman. Thank you for loving me so much! Dad: You always told me “NOTHING IS EASY” Darn right. I say! Although school was never easy for me. I worked hard for what I wanted. Thank you for instilling in me a sense of purpose and my hard-hcadedness to get done what needs to get done. Thank you for taking we to see the world and all it has to offer; it truly is the best education available. I am glad 1 made you proud of me. 1 love you! Mom and Dad: Thank you for providing me with such a beautiful model of a happy marriage. Bill and I look forward to following in your footsteps. Michel: Thank you for being my big sister. I love you and respect you. It may have taken a while, but I think we are finally friends, not just big sis littlc sis. Thanks for helping me when I needed it. and for being an open ear when I just needed to whine. Thank you for always taking care of me. We Bonnin girls did pretty well for ourselves! Barbara and Mr. B: Thank you for raising such a wonderful son! I couldn't imagine my life without him. or you two as well. 1 am so happy to be part of your family now. Elizabeth and Jenin: God puts people in our lives for special reasons. You both helped me tremendously in the past 4 years and I would hate to think what school would have been like without you! You truly are my best friends! You tire both 2 of the strongest, most intelligent, and beautiful women I know. Plus, who else understands the thrill of clearance bargains, outlets, the need for Ben and Jerry’s after Thom’s aerobics class, and the need to shop after an exam? The 3 of us better stick together forever! At least once a year, at a spa. we will have a date to catch up and get together.. (Hopefully there is a mall nearby, too!) To all me other friends and family: Thank you for being so supportive these last few years. I thank everyone who has been with me on this journey. I hope 1 make you all proud! WHOO HOO! 16 f Denise R. Bonnin-Bcthca. DPM

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Bryan A. Blanck. DPM 1 East Stroudsburg University B.S. Pre-Medicine As my four years here at TUSPM come to an end. I look back at all my challenges and triumphs. I can not believe what was once a long term goal is now here as my greatest achievement. I would like to thank the following people: To my Dad: Thank you for all your time and support. I can not tell you how much every thing that you have done for me means to me. not just at my time at Temple but for the past 25 years. You are the greatest father that a son could ask for. To my Mom: Thank you for all the support and always allowing me to be myself. Thank you for believing that 1 can do anything possible. To my Brother: Thank you for everything from being my little brother that is twice my si e to being my friend Remember all that I have told you on your journey through life. Some of it actually might help. To my parents and brother: Again, thank you all for everything, I can not imagine what it would be like if each of you did not provide your love and support throughout my life. 1 can not express how grateful I am. And to NICOLE: There is not a time that you were not there for me and for that I love you. Thank you for everything that words can not say. For all the times that you had to put your life on pause so I can put mine on fast forward I love you. For everything that you do and go out of your way. 1 love you. By the time that this yearbook comes out you will no longer be just my girlfriend but my wife, and for that I not only love you but 1 am in love with you. And I finish with this quote as we get married. For hearing my thoughts, understanding my dreams and being my best friend, for filling my life with joy and loving me without end. I do. In closing I would like to thank all the Doctors and Staff here at TUSPM Your intelligence and dedication helped make this a reality. 1 would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all my classmates. To the TUSPM graduates of 2004. good luck on all your future endeavors. Brvan A. Blanck.

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Melissa E. Brawner, DPM Indiana University B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology Mom and Dad: I couldn't have asked for more supportive and loving parents. You have been by my side every step of the way. You have guided me. hut not forced me. You have advised me, but not ordered me. You have continued to challenge me to become the best person that I can be. Thank you for all of the prayers you have prayed for me. all of the things you have wanted for me. and all of the many things you have done for me. Thank you for being all I could ever ask for I love you both. W F: You guys rule! I am so blessed to have two siblings like you. There are not enough words in my lexicon to describe how proud I am to be your sister. No matter where my career takes me. please always save a chair for me. IMAD: I am so blessed to have your friendship and to have traveled this road with you. You were a voice of reason when I needed one. and you were there for me without me ever having to ask. Thank you foi your most special, everlasting friendship. Brie: Oh. where to start. You arc awesome. You laughed with me and cried with me. and sometimes you cried without me and sometimes I laughed at you. But anyway. 1 cannot thank you enough for all of the special times that we shared. I miss you already, and 1 am still eagerly awaiting your favor! The Girls: Thank you for all of the good times we shared. Your friendships have meant the world to me. I w ish you all the best of luck and a man who does the dishes. Group 2: We have spent the year between Peters and Panties, and we have managed to make it through the year You have all been so much fun to work with and 1 have been blessed to get to know such awesome people. I wish you all the greatest success. Melissa L Brawnrr, DPM'j 17