06/11/2026
We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented graduates who have achieved remarkable milestones in World Language this year!
🌍🎓Global Scholars Program
Congratulations to the 13 graduates who have completed Wisconsin’s Global Scholar Program. These students have dedicated their high school years to becoming influential global leaders. Their journey involved taking four globally-focused courses, studying a World Language for four years, reading extensively, engaging in intercultural activities, and completing a meaningful service project.
Sadie Kubacki
Goran Novalija
Maria Sapida
Mary Vande Hei
Elena Cooper
Sophia Searing
Grace Guertin
Hailough Rickert
CeCe Stark
Laura Dietzler
Emilia Ruggini
Liliana Medina
Sadie Weske
🌍🎓Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy
We are also delighted to announce that 15 graduates have earned the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy! These students have shown exceptional proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English and another language at an Intermediate High level.
Anthony Werstein-Aravena: Spanish
Liliana Medina: Spanish
Alex Broeckert: Spanish
Carmen Valtierra Arenas: Spanish
Elena Cooper: French
Kostia Demeshko: Russian / Ukrainian
Emilia Ruggini: German
Joy Farnsworth: Spanish
Laura Dietzler: Spanish
Lila Hicks: Spanish
Skylyn Sirinek: Spanish
Isabelle Bye: Spanish
Miriam LaWall-Shane: Spanish
Olivia Thom: Spanish
Hailough Rickert: Spanish
These achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and diverse talents of our students alongside the unwavering support and guidance from their teachers, Ms. Troy and Ms. Talavera. Let's celebrate these incredible students for their success and commitment to global learning and language proficiency! 🎓🌍🎉