Family Fun Night

   11/19/10. Last night Messmer Catholic Schools held a Family Fun Night at Messmer High School where families came to enjoy different activities such as face painting, cartoon drawing, bounce houses, Laser Tag, and Karaoke.  

     The families could enjoy refreshments and lounging in the cafeteria and use the pool. A lot of the Messmer students and their families had a great time at Family Fun Night. 

     Almost everyone ended up at some point in the night in the auditorium enjoying Karaoke. Every year students and families from all three Messmer schools participate in this event.

     Family Fun NIght is a great way to meet other families, and enjoy each other in a family friendly environment. 

Hear the Deer

     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.

Thank You to Messmer Supporters

     The Messmer High School Choir performed a song thanking Messmer supporters at the annual Portraits in Leadership Dinner on November 4th at the Pfister Hotel. See video at left of the performance.
     Below are the lyrics customized for the occasion, inspired by this year's Spiritual Theme, "Build a Strong Foundation."

Defying Gravity (Thank you Supporters!)

Something has changed within me 
Somehow I'm not the same.

I'm part of something bigger,

Inside I feel a growing flame.

With solid ground beneath me

A foundation running deep,

Now I can trust my power,

I can close my eyes and leap!

You help me try defying gravity

Now I can fly, defying gravity--

Nothing can bring me down!

I'm not accepting limits

'Cause someone says they're so.

I won't hold back my spirit,

You've shown me how to let it go!

That solid ground beneath me,

A foundation made of love

Gives me the strength to flourish

With help from up above!

Because of you I'm defying gravity

With all you do I’m defying gravity--

No one can pull me down!

You give me wings for defying gravity

My spirit sings, I’m defying gravity--

Nothing can bring me down!

So if you care to find me

Look to the bluest sky

Because you live the credo:

“Everyone deserves the chance to fly!”

Now I’m not flying solo,

Now I’m just flying free

Because of those who ground me

And help me be a stronger me.

Because of you, I’m defying gravity

With what you do, I’m defying gravity

And soon I’ll reach a great renown.

And nothing, no one, not a cause

No challenge, that there is or was

Is ever gonna bring me down!  I can fly!