Mr.
Marty Wallner worked at Messmer for 3 years. His job here is Campus Safety Coordinator. He is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for
our students and staff. His days consist of walking through the
hallways, watching the main entrance, reviewing tapes of multiple security cameras, and responding to emergencies. Mr. Wallner also coordinates security for
basketball games.
Mr. Wallner's experience here at Messmer
has been positive. He said, "We really have some great people here,
both adults and kids, and that's what really makes this place what it is." An interesting fact is that he played on the Messmer/Shorewood
football co-op team its first three years starting in 2001.
Before Mr. Wallner worked at Messmer he had a few
different jobs. He landscaped, which he really enjoyed, he worked at a lumberyard, and was a ramp agent for Midwest Airlines. He also worked
at the airport guiding airplanes to and from runways.
Mr. Wallner has
a lot of great things to say about being Campus Safety Coordinator. He really
enjoys working with young adults. He said, “I am firm believer that if
you are trying to make a difference in our society, it is best to reach
out to the kids.” There are also some challenges to his job such as getting the students to leave the building at the end of
the day, especially when the weather is bad.
Lately in the news there have been school shootings. As a result Messmer High School has reviewed their lockdown procedures. According to Mr. Wallner, in a lockdown students are to simply follow the instructions of the teacher, and remain calm with the confidence that they will be safe. Messmer High School is happy to have Mr. Wallner in charge of security.
--Contributed by Sophomore Avery Smith
