A Graduation to Remember
- nicolebishop3
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
This year's graduation ceremony at Shoreless Lake School Wisconsin was, by every measure, one for the books. From the distinguished guest who traveled an ocean to be with us, to the nostalgic valedictorian's farewell, to the meal that filled the room with warmth and laughter.
What made this year's ceremony especially remarkable was the presence of Rev. Fr. Pedro Javier Moya, President of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest (SJCP), who traveled all the way from Spain to join us in celebrating our first senior graduates. Accompanying him was the Society's Secretary, Fr. Jared Hood.
Fr. Pedro Javier addressed the graduates and their families with a speech that was deeply heartfelt, drawing on the great purpose of a classical Catholic education and the responsibility that comes with it. His words reminded us that what our graduates carry into the world is not merely knowledge, but a formed conscience, a love of truth, and an anchor in the Faith.
Following Fr. Pedro Javier, our valedictorian Valentina QuimÃs took the podium. Her speech was beautifully nostalgic, weaving together memories of her years at Shoreless Lake with gratitude for her teachers, her classmates, and the school that shaped her. Valentina has always brought both rigor and heart to her studies, and her farewell address was no different. We could not be more proud.
Ms. Navarro, our principal, recognized several outstanding academic achievements from across the student body. Bienvenida Moreno and Vivian Bires were commended for scoring above the national average on the PSAT. Anne Bellinder, Marta Alarcón, and Millie Kruchten were honored for placing in the national top 5% on the SAT — a remarkable testament to the rigor of our classical curriculum. And in what Ms. Navarro rightly called a truly extraordinary achievement, Anne Bellinder, Clara Gálvez, and Laura Kruchten earned perfect scores on the 2026 National Latin Exam.
Ms. Navarro also extended the school's heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Nick Ringelstetter for his years of dedicated service to Shoreless Lake, wishing him a most blessed retirement. And she closed with a word of deep thanks to our generous donors, whose support has made meaningful renovations and so many opportunities possible for our students — a reminder that this school is built not only on faith and scholarship, but on the extraordinary generosity of those who believe in its mission.
With great joy, the graduates received their diplomas from Fr. Pedro Javier.
The ceremony then turned to our academic awards. Students who earned a B+ average were honored with the Headmaster Award:
Students who achieved an A average were presented with the Father Alfonso Award:
After the ceremony, the celebration continued around the table. The Webb family so generously prepared a delicious meal for all in attendance, and the joy of the evening carried right on through every course. There is something fitting about ending a graduation with a feast — a reminder that beauty, goodness, and truth are always best shared.
