WAES Urban-Rural Exchange Program: First Leg

The White Lake high school exchange students arrived in Milwaukee eager to meet their hosts. They spent the first part of Day 1 on their own, visiting the Grand Avenue Mall and the Milwaukee Public Museum. From left to right: Serena Williams, Rachel Schneider, Kelsea Gallagher, and Kelly Eisenman. Photo by Susan Ruggles.

White Lake representatives attended a press conference with Milwaukee education leaders. White Lake superintendent Peter Kososki spoke, with support from his students, White Lake school board member and parent Sandy Gallagher, White Lake guidance counselor Judy Campbell, and CESA 8 special education director Dave Kwaitkowski. Photo by Susan Ruggles.

America's Black Holocaust Museum was a new educational experience for the White Lake delegation. Students listened intently to their guide, Reggie Jackson, as he shed light on African-American history. Photo by Susan Ruggles.

Milwaukee student hosts from Riverside University High School and White Lake students met each other at dinner. They got to know each other while enjoying soul food at the Q, F, and H Diner. Photo by Susan Ruggles.

Milwaukee hosts and White Lake students gathered before heading home. Front row, left to right: ShaRhaina Brown, Monique Gardner, Bow Xiong, and Kalise Bussiere. Middle row, left to right: Serena Williams, Kelsea Gallagher, and Mai Chee Xiong. Back row, left to right: Rachel Schneider, Kelly Eisenman, and LaToya Davis. Photo by Susan Ruggles.