Lexie '16

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Name: Lexie '16

Grade: Sophomore

Current City: Mequon, WI

Activities: varsity field hockey, club field hockey captain, Global Scholars, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Student Council member, Admissions Student Ambassador, and founder of a local nonprofit organization

Hello! My name is Lexie. I am currently a sophomore at University School of Milwaukee. I have been going to USM since I moved here in third grade. When I first came to school here I was extremely nervous, as any new student would be. However, my assimilation to the USM environment happened smoothly and I have been loving USM for the past ten years.

The key reason that I enjoy USM so much is because of the people. When I get to class every Monday my teachers start by asking how our weekend was and what we did. As I see them walk through the halls they question me about the homework load, if I am understanding the class, and what they can do to improve the way they relay information. What I love most about the teachers, though, is that they know me on a personal level due to our small class sizes, and they are always willing to listen.

Another aspect of USM that I absolutely love is lunch. Not only because the food is delicious, but because we have assigned tables. Usually my friends from other schools think that assigned tables is awful, yet as a student I love it. I meet a lot of upperclassmen that I wouldn’t have known otherwise. One day you only see someone in the hall and the next day he is the person who is waving to you in the hallway due to your stellar conversation at lunch the day before.

Lastly, my favorite aspect about USM is the sports. While USM has a no-cut policy it is still an extremely strong program that the students love. Sports have by far allowed me to assimilate to the USM atmosphere the most because you meet new people. It is the best feeling when a senior walks up to you and congratulates you on the amazing goal or play you had the day before. I met my best friend, who attends USM, through the sport of field hockey. 

Field Hockey Tournament Champs!

I love USM so much, I am so glad that I moved from Green Bay to go to school here back in third grade. I never regret that decision of moving to USM for a minute.

Lexie '16