by

Rose Mueller, Class of 2008

Reflections on a Brookfield Academy Education

On the first day of my Environmental Science class this semester, the professor asked how many of us had studied Latin. I was the only student who raised my hand. "Toto, we’re not at Brookfield Academy anymore."

I am currently a junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College. I am pursuing a Major in German and Minors in History and English.

Had it not been for my academic preparation at BA, I would not be as successful as I am. Because of the many excellent BA teachers who helped me learn and grow, I am able to excel in college. Thanks to Mrs. Cupertino, I was able to raise my hand in my Environmental Science class. Thanks to Mr. Wasmer, I knew who John Locke was. Thanks to Dr. Jurken, my college Biology class was merely review, while many others were learning the information for the first time. Thanks to Mr. Wyer, I was able to get more out of

Beowulf than my classmates were. I could go on, but I have a word limit!

The best part of my Brookfield Academy college preparation is that I can help others. Because I am able to succeed in my classes, I am also able to work as a tutor to help students who have not had the same educational background. The teachers at Brookfield Academy taught me how to write papers, solve problems, and analyze poetry, so now I am able to help others do the same.

The incredible academic preparation, along with the work ethic and life skills that my BA teachers instilled in me and in every other student at Brookfield Academy, is invaluable. No student who graduates from BA can possibly say "Thank you" enough to our amazing teachers and to our parents for choosing the best possible option for our education.

Rose Mueller '08