Student Stories: Past Award Recipients

Hope Mueller
Middleton Alternative Senior High
2000 Scholarship Recipient
After I graduated from high school, I took a semester off and went back to college to become a police officer. I did not fall in love with the profession like I thought I would but after a couple of years of working for my dad's restaurant and other restaurants I decided to go back to school for culinary arts. I have been very privileged to work in Minneapolis MN, where I lived for a short while, as well as Manhattan, NY. I moved back home to be closer to family but live on my own with my dog Kurry. (yes I'm a chef it's like Curry!) I now work as a chef on the north east side of Madison.

Over the years I have calmed down more and found a better approach to expressing my viewpoints on GLBT issues by just continuing to always be myself and be honest with co-workers, friends and family. I came out 10 years ago and have been supported by wonderful friends and family who also educate people on GLBT issues.