05/23/2026
Tonight we gather to celebrate Ivan graduating from the Professional Architecture program at New Jersey Institute of Technology. This is more than just earning a degree โ it is the result of hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, and faith.
Ivan, we are incredibly proud of you. We watched you push through long nights, stressful deadlines, and challenges that tested you mentally and physically. But through it all, you never gave up. That determination says everything about the man you have become.
Architecture is not easy. It takes discipline, creativity, patience, and commitment. Tonight proves that you have all of those qualities.
Dad is proud of your accomplishments, your work ethic, and the way you carry yourself. More importantly, we are proud of the person you have become โ humble, strong, and driven.
As you move forward in life, continue to work hard, stay humble, keep your faith in God, and never stop believing in yourself. You are building more than structures โ you are building your future, your legacy, and the life ahead of you.
We also want to thank the professors, staff, and everyone at NJIT who supported Ivan throughout this journey.
Ivan, you earned this moment. Nobody handed it to you. And no matter where life takes you, your family will always love you, support you, and stand beside you.
Congratulations, Ivan, and congratulations to the Class of 2026. Go build something great.