Logic School Graduation - Mia

It's hard to believe that Mia has now completed the second phase of the Trivium at Stonehaven! The school held a lovely convocation service for the 9th graders as they are finishing with the Logic School and moving into the Rhetoric School, the third and final phase of the Trivium. 

All the students sat at the front of the stage while their families were spread out around the room. We enjoyed a delicious dinner together, and the ceremony began. In the weeks leading up to this, the teachers decide on which virtue exemplifies the student now and can challenge them to grow in the coming years. Then, during the ceremony, a teacher will get up to explain the word, describe the student, and then finally reveal who the student is. The virtue is written into a stone, and after the ceremony, the stone is put into a box which the student will receive again at graduation. It's a big surprise on which teacher will present each student and what the word will be. It seemed all the boys were hoping Ryan would be the one to present them, but he was only given one (there's a lot of teachers who want to take part in this!). He was thankful that he was able to present the word Prudence to Carson Hoffman, and he gave such a thoughtful speech to him.

We were thrilled that Susan Corely was chosen to present Mia with her word: Brave. Susan wrote the most beautiful speech for Mia. She noted how Mia is already brave with her ability to get in front of so many and act. She reminded her to continue to stand up for what she believes in, much like Enid Hoops and Janis do (two characters Mia has played), and encouraged her to remember Psalm 56:3-4. She reminded Mia that like Patrice (another character she's played) and Beetlejuice (one she loves), she is unique, and it can take bravery to be unique but to rely on Romans 12:2 and call on Isaiah 41:10. She noted that bravery makes her think of Queen Esther who bravely confronted the King with a huge request after prayerfully seeking the Lord and wise counsel. I was tearing up as it was such a heartfelt and wonderful presentation.

Mia and classmates gather for a picture together after the ceremony; Mia is on stage, just above the "of." We pray that this class can continue to grow their friendships and enjoy these last few years in the Rhetoric School together.

We are so proud of our brave Mia!