I was walking around complaining about school one day so my Broadcast Media teacher encouraged me to do some research. She felt I was taking my school for granted. Here is what I found out.
Over
it’s 87 years of existence, Messmer has been known as an extremely good
and successful educational foundation. Messmer is a great school that
pushes students to further success in life. Messmer is one of the top schools in the
urban Milwaukee area with a graduation rate of 95%.
According to Guidance Counselor Ms. Lora DeFranco, out of this, at
least 85% attend college. With approximately 700 students, this is
extremely impressive. Alumni Isaiah Ali, class of 2012, said, “I admit
Messmer was a huge challenge for me, but honestly it paid off in the
end.” This is a part of school that many students who attend Messmer
now have a hard time grasping. Messmer challenges students in ways which
we never think we will need later in life. Sayvon Friend, class of 2012, said, “After Messmer, I felt proud
of myself because I knew all the hard work and effort I put into it
each day finally paid off.”
Messmer is
supported by many in the Milwaukee community because they all know the
opportunities that come with attending Messmer High School. Students
have varied opinions about Messmer. Alumni Radonte Ashford, 2012, said “I
didn't like Messmer because I felt the teachers were too strict and I
was not learning anything, but later due to some of my teachers and
friends I realized that they cared about me and my success.”
Messmer
teachers and staff do everything possible to make sure the learning
environment is excellent. In some cases, this environment is taken for
granted but overall Messmer is a great school for those who allow it to
be.
After doing this article I now appreciate my parents pushing me to go to Messmer, and I look forward to my continuing journey as a Messmer Bishop.
--Contributed by junior Ishmael Ali
