Name:
Margaret
Grade:
Junior
Hometown:
Elm Grove, WI
Activities:
volleyball, baton twirling, Student Council, and Spirit Club
Hi, my name is Margaret and I am a junior at University School of Milwaukee. I was nervous to come as a new freshman, but there was really no need to be. Everyone was so welcoming, and by participating in a fall sport, volleyball, I had a great opportunity to get to know people before the school year started. One of my favorite things about USM is having a dining room, rather than a cafeteria. We have assigned lunch tables, with a teacher at each one, which changes every two cycles. This way, I was able to meet not only students in all grades, but also teachers, which made the transition even easier. Because of the dining room, I know almost every single student and teacher and the sense of community is very apparent.
Another one of my favorite things at USM is the round tables in the English classes, because it includes everyone and it makes book discussions more interactive. This format welcomed me into the conversation and made it easier for me to speak up as a new student. As a member of the Student Council, I have been able to be a part of another close-knit community. I really look forward to the meetings because they are fun and it feels great to help make such a wonderful community even better.
