New Faces Include Students Too

By Gaonou Lo

Newman Catholic High School began this year with new configurations and with new students.  One student’s mother got remarried, which caused the student, Mai Thao Xiong, to move to the Wausau area.  For the most part, Mai Thao likes Newman because most of the students are very kind and helpful. 

Before Mai Thao attended Newman Catholic, she attended a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota and there were almost 200 people in her class.  Transitioning from 200 people to between 30 and 40 people was very interesting for her.  For now, she says that she does not have a favorite teacher or a favorite subject and has not joined any clubs yet.  She has been busy with school work, so she has not had the time to sign up for clubs.

The one thing that Mai Thao would change about Newman Catholic is the dress code.  She was used to wearing jeans to school, so the dress code is a new experience for her.  Newman Catholic School and community is happy to have her and is hoping to see her expand academically and spiritually throughout the year.