Ben Pollok
Middleton High School
2007 Scholarship Recipient Ben Pollok seeks to be an individual who can inform and inspire others, whether he is presenting to his peers at Middleton High School, other south-central Wisconsin schools or a graduate class at UW-La Crosse. His innate teaching skills cause him to be a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to share his story in an honest, upbeat and disarming way. MHS’s Alliance members recognized Ben’s leadership skills when they elected him to serve as one of four student leaders for the past two years. Certainly his strengths can be attributed to his personal experience and early activism. During his freshmen year at a private school in San Diego, Ben laid the solid foundation for a GSA he started, which continues today. Ben is interested in furthering his fascination with foreign languages and international relations at Colgate University next year.
Ben Pollok seeks to be an individual who can inform and inspire others, whether he is presenting to his peers at Middleton High School, other south-central Wisconsin schools or a graduate class at UW-La Crosse. His innate teaching skills cause him to be a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to share his story in an honest, upbeat and disarming way. MHS’s Alliance members recognized Ben’s leadership skills when they elected him to serve as one of four student leaders for the past two years. Certainly his strengths can be attributed to his personal experience and early activism. During his freshmen year at a private school in San Diego, Ben laid the solid foundation for a GSA he started, which continues today. Ben is interested in furthering his fascination with foreign languages and international relations at Colgate University next year. 