Moraine Park Technical College celebrated nearly 200 students who completed their GED or High School Equivalency Diploma during the 2025-26 academic year.
The college held its GED and HSED Completion Ceremony on May 21 at the Fond du Lac campus. More than 60 graduates took part in the ceremony, joined by family, friends and Moraine Park staff. The event recognized students for the perseverance and dedication it took to complete their high school equivalency credentials.
Three graduates — Kateri Ferris, Jose Romero and Jenna Armstrong — spoke during the ceremony, sharing personal stories about overcoming challenges and continuing their education.
Ferris spoke about learning from difficult choices and personal setbacks, and said she now plans to continue her education in nursing. “Learning from experience doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck in your mistakes, it means you can grow from them,” Ferris said.
Romero shared his journey from Nicaragua to the United States and spoke about the sacrifices he made to pursue education and learn English. He thanked the instructors, family and friends who supported him. “You have worked so hard for this moment, and it hasn’t been easy. But you did it,” Romero said. “This is just the beginning.”
Armstrong spoke about returning to school after experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. According to Moraine Park, she recently completed the college’s Emergency Medical Technician program and passed her first national registry exam. “I stand here as living proof that it’s never too late to start over, never too late to dream again and never too late to change your life,” Armstrong said.
More information about Moraine Park Technical College is available at morainepark.edu.
