The first student of the month for January is Senior Claudijah Lever. Claudijah has successfully balanced academics and extra-curriculars throughout her time at Messmer High School. She has maintained a high grade point average and has participated on both the volleyball and basketball teams. Claudijah lives her academic and Christian values every day as well; she is respectful, positive, empathic towards her classmates, and participates in a mindful and meaningful way. She is an example for her peers demonstrating maturity, quiet grace, and perseverance.
The second student of the month, Junior Juan Torres, continues to inspire his family, friends, peers, and all who have the opportunity to meet him. He came to Messmer quiet and unsure of himself. Instead of letting his struggles defeat him he put in enormous amounts of time outside of class to learn and engage in his studies. Through hard work and dedication he has become a hardworking, confident and model student. One of Juan's earliest challenges was becoming proficient in English after immigrating to America just a few years ago. His confidence and can-do attitude helped him conquer the language barrier. He has been observed assisting his peers and adults with English and Spanish.
Juan's education is very important to him. One teacher stated, "If my door was open after school he would be there discussing what we were learning and asking for help." He frequented Saturday Academy to do homework or seek tutoring. Every Saturday he would gather with a small group of students assisting them in the subject areas where he is strong and seeking help from others in areas where he was struggling. Another instructor added, "I am blessed to have Juan as a student, he has encouraged me to try harder because he was trying harder. He never said 'I can't, its too hard.' Instead he asked if there was another way to complete the task."
"Two virtues that best describe this young man are courage and wisdom" wrote an administrator. "After being diagnosed with cancer last summer he has met every turn and bump in his journey with strength, poise, and grace. The insights he shares are both encouraging and reflective." Even after becoming sick he remained dedicated to his education. Juan is never without a smile or a kind word to brighten your day. His smile is infectious and his unique sense of humor never fails him. You may recognize his cricket calls or know him by his nickname, Pollo (poy-oh).
The second student of the month, Junior Juan Torres, continues to inspire his family, friends, peers, and all who have the opportunity to meet him. He came to Messmer quiet and unsure of himself. Instead of letting his struggles defeat him he put in enormous amounts of time outside of class to learn and engage in his studies. Through hard work and dedication he has become a hardworking, confident and model student. One of Juan's earliest challenges was becoming proficient in English after immigrating to America just a few years ago. His confidence and can-do attitude helped him conquer the language barrier. He has been observed assisting his peers and adults with English and Spanish.
