At SEEK 2026, thousands of young Catholics gathered to grow in faith and community. For Paige Smiskey, a senior at the University of Mary, the experience came with an unforgettable surprise.
Paige was selected as the winner of the 2025 Relevant Radio Ford Mustang!
In a conversation with Father Rocky, CEO and Chairman of Relevant Radio, Paige admitted it feels unreal. “It still sounds crazy… I don’t even know if I’ve ever met anyone that’s won something like that,” she said.
The giveaway, part of Relevant Radio’s presence at SEEK, drew thousands of entries. What began as a bold idea quickly became one of the conference’s most exciting moments. For Paige, the timing could not have been better. A native of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, she is preparing to graduate and begin serving as a FOCUS missionary.
The University of Mary, she shared, has been central to her growth. “It’s been really great for my formation,” she said, reflecting on her decision to attend a Catholic school. Now, as she steps into missionary life, winning the Mustang adds an unexpected twist. “How many missionaries get to say that?” she joked.
Despite the excitement, Paige remains grounded in her faith. One of her favorite SEEK experiences was praying the Family Rosary Across America live with Fr. Rocky. She described it as an opportunity not just to receive prayer support, but to pray for others.
As graduation approaches, she is mindful of the uncertainty many students face. “I think I’d just like to pray for all of any students graduating this year. I think it comes with a lot of unknowns in your last semester. A lot of things I’ve been feeling personally, too,” she said.
In the end, Paige’s story is about more than the car. It’s a joy to be able to help someone like Paige, a young woman who loves her family, is grounded in her faith, and is preparing to serve the Church through FOCUS missionary work.
