Messmer High students are fortunate to be participating in the ASSIST program with The Milwaukee Bucks. ASSIST stands for Active Seniors Supporting Influencing Students Transitioning. At the monthly meetings, students go to retirement homes where Bucks' players facilitate discussions on topics relevant to the students' future success. The players serve as role models and inspiration, and the seniors relate their practical advice and life experiences. Messmer Junior Mateo Martinez says, "The stories they tell us are amazing and we gain a lot of knowledge."
This month the topic was entrepreneurship led by Point Guard Keyon Dooling, who also discussed how life's path goes in many different directions.
Recently, the Messmer student participants met some seniors at the WTMJ studios to record a radio commercial to be aired during Bucks' games. Both the students and the seniors spoke in the radio spot about the ASSIST program and what they all gain from it.
The ASSIST program is facilitated by Messmer volunteer Mr. Bob Monday and Guidance Counselor Mr. Ken Klatkiewicz.
