ARETE NEWS
ISSUE #5
Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates!
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We are so proud of the excellence that our graduates have accomplished during their time with Arete. Now is a time to reflect on their accomplishments as well as what is to come! Goodbyes are always difficult, especially ones that happen within such a tight-knit group. While Arete exists in order to create a space for students to gain practical congressional-style work experience, it more importantly has become a family of believers that ultimately seek to glorify the Lord through their work. As we say goodbye to our graduates, we are saying goodbye not only to our colleagues but to our brothers and sisters in Christ. That being said, our graduates have incredibly bright futures ahead of them and will undoubtedly do great work both professionally and for the Kingdom. Their work for this team and for the Kingdom of God has been diligent, steadfast, and inspiring. The fruits of their labor are great, and they have left a lasting legacy in their respective positions. Arete is forever grateful for their time spent on the team, and we are so excited to see what’s next for them! Keep reading to see what our grads have to say about their time with Arete, as well as their future plans! Blessings, Gabriella Miles
In this newsletter you can expect: Ryleigh Combs: GOVT 322 TA Maddy Kelly: GOVT 322 TA Josiah Lee: GOVT 322 TA Grace Pattara: Spiritual Director Lorielle Tweedy: Assistant Press Secretary Caily Shriver: Goodlatte Project CoS Sarah Carrion: Deputy CoS and District Director What’s Next for Arete and Concluding Bible Verse