“About six years ago I moved here from a small town in Michigan due to my dad’s job. It was very sad leaving my friends, but I knew that we would be back to visit a lot. We moved in August, and at first I was very unsure but after a couple weeks we were settled and it started to feel normal. Since I was going into sixth grade it made it a little easier to meet new people and to make new friends. After being here for over five years, I still miss my friends in Michigan, but I love living in Wisconsin.” -Ellie Thomas, junior