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Andrew Laeuger '19 graduated from Brookfield Academy just four years ago and has already put together an impressive resume that has led him to researching how our universe operates.
In June 2023, Andrew graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with majors in physics, math, and Northwestern’s intensive Integrated Science Program. As a student at Northwestern, Andrew worked in an experimental physics research group, levitating microscopic particles in powerful laser beams and using those particles to probe our understanding of gravity at a fundamental level.
Andrew's research experience helped him earn two summer research internships – one at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, and the other at Caltech. There, Andrew worked alongside members of the Nobel Prize-winning Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory collaboration. Outside his academic work, Andrew served as President of Northwestern’s Outdoor Club, tutored students in the Integrated Science Program, and played the violin in Northwestern’s Philharmonia orchestra.
Andrew is now pursuing his PhD in Physics at Caltech, studying how detections of ripples in the very fabric of space-time itself might elucidate the inner workings of our universe.
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Isabelle Carroll '16 recently tied the knot with Reeves Connelly. Many BA alums were in attendance to celebrate the occasion. Pictured front row left to right: Caroline Caponi '16, Isabelle Carroll '16 Connelly, Margaret Novacek '16, Katie Shea '16. Pictured back row left to right: Bryan Geenen '16, Ali Abraham '17, Ryan Clarey '16, Jack Halquist '16, Joseph Lemon '16, and Michael Rajchel '16. Congratulations Isabelle!
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Josie Francis '13 is bringing Midwest culture to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The WSJ recently published an article titled, "The Hottest Shop in America Is Your Local Gas Station." In the article, Josie explains how she gets many compliments on the things she buys from gas stations. Josie says, "I can guarantee that no one in my circle is going to have this hat I bought from this gas station off of I-94 in Wisconsin."
You can read the full article with a Wall Street Journal subscription
here.
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JAX INC. is opening up its brand new, impressive headquarters building in Menomonee Falls. BA alumnus Kyle Peter '03, President of JAX, describes the move as a way to invest in the future of the company's employees, customers, and community.
Kyle says, "Our new headquarters represents our unwavering commitment to meeting the future demands of our valued customers, while providing our talented team with an optimal environment for collaboration, research, and development."
JAX is a Wisconsin-based specialty lubricants manufacturer. The former building will still be used along with the stunning new facility that is 120,000 square feet.
Congratulations to Kyle and team for an incredible addition to the company!
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Three members of the Class of 2019 participated in the Medical College of Wisconsin White Coat Ceremony in July at American Family Field. Sohil Singh '19, Victoria Toledo '19, and Deniz Demircioglu '19 (pictured left to right). All three were in the same section of Mr. Reiner's Calculus B class their junior year at BA. Congratulations Sohil, Victoria, and Deniz!
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Dr. Larry Pesch joined alumni Al Lovejoy '01, Jason Kalman '04, Andy Lovejoy '01, Ryan Buth '01, John Penn '01, and Alec Smyczek '01 (not pictured) for a summer get-together.
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This year, the Classes of 2019, 2014, 1999, and 1974 will celebrate their milestone anniversaries of graduating from BA. Each year, those celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, and 50th anniversary are invited to participate in activities during BA’s homecoming weekend.
Events will take place September 29 and 30. Stay tuned for details!
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Last month, Dr. Sheil Shukla '11 was featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a cookbook he recently published. "Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition" shares plant-based recipes. However, what makes it more than a cookbook is that Shukla shares a story. The beginning of the cookbook talks about his experience and why "plant-based" is the term he prefers when in the kitchen.
His cookbook can be purchased here.
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Adam Jace is a graduate student at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. With another student in the program, Adam co-founded ESG Impact, "...a web application that helps companies and funds assess, educate, and integrate themselves with environmental, social, and governance best practices."
On April 4, Adam, along with the other co-founder of ESG Impact, represented Vanderbilt University at the 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition on the University of South Carolina's campus. Each SEC school was allowed one pitch to represent their school. Competing against the 13 other SEC schools, Adam and his co-founder won the event, receiving a $5,000 prize each.
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Brigid Malloy completed her month of residency at the Cedarburg Cultural Center in March. She was awarded the residency when the Arts Education Manager at the Cedarburg Cultural Center purchased a book that Brigid illustrated. Brigid said the residency was fun, and she was able to meet a lot of people. She was also able to sell a few pieces of her work. On March 19, Brigid taught a character design workshop at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Her students learned about the building blocks to illustrate a character. The workshop experience was new for Brigid and helped her grow as a teacher.
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This February, 17 alums came to Freedom Hall, or joined virtually, to talk with current Level 8 students about their career paths and how attending BA for high school impacted their lives. The two-hour event started with a panel, and then students attended breakout sessions based on their career interests. It was fantastic to hear these alums speak to students, and we thank each of them for participating. You can participate in next February’s event and share your career path.
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Mr. Doug Ricci, Dr. Larry Pesch, and Mr. Peter Grossman held a get-together for alumni in New York City during their break at a national conference. Thank you to the alums that attended the event, and we look forward to holding similar events in other cities in the near future!
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Officer Ripp attended BA until high school and now has a daughter in Little Knights. Officer Ripp visited the Little Knights to show them his police car and even let them sit in the back seat of the car. Thanks Officer Ripp for all you do to protect the community and for sharing a memorable experience with the Little Knights students.
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Alumnus Noah Godsell ‘20 is cementing his name in the sports announcing world. Currently a sophomore studying Digital Media at Valparaiso, Noah has already announced games for the world wide leader, ESPN. While a junior at Brookfield Academy, Noah visited Valparaiso for a campus tour and discovered the opportunity to announce. A later job posting on social media led Noah to apply. After arriving for his freshman year as a student, Noah was given the job as a member of the college's gameday crew. His first position was as a “grip”, a person who helps out with whatever is needed.
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Will found time in his schedule to substitute teach in the Middle School. Will is currently studying at MCW to be a physician. He was on a break from his rotations while interviewing for residency positions.