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Congratulations to sophomore, Ilina Joshi who won the Wisconsin Philharmonic 2025 Shining Stars Scholarship High School Award for her outstanding violin performance. She played the Concerto No. 1 in G minor, 1st movement by Max Bruch. Ilina is the Co-assistant concertmaster for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). Freshman Ishani Joshi, also is an accomplished violinist. She has participated in the State Honors Orchestra, UW Milwaukee High School Honors Orchestra, MYSO, and other chamber orchestras. 

Bravo! Level 8 student, Nora Dysart, will be performing in Milwaukee's First Stage Theater debut of Esperanza Rising. She has the role of Storyteller in the show. Set in the 1930s, Esperanza Rising is a poetic tale of a young girl's triumph over adversity. Two young storytellers, with the help of an ensemble of actors, weave the tale of Esperanza. The show opens May 2 and if you'd like to see Nora perform, select a performance by the Hope Cast.

Nathan Janavitz, Level 8, plays in Illinois for the Northwest Chargers Bantam Major hockey team. The team won the Central States Developmental Hockey League Regular Season and Playoff Championships, finished in third place in the Illinois AA State Hockey Championships, and were ranked first in the nation in My Hockey Rankings for Tier II. Nathan was selected to play in the Central States Developmental Hockey League All Star game in March. Way to go Nathan! 

Level 7 student Daniel Chen and his speedskating team were invited by the China Tangshan Sports Federation to participate in an international cultural exchange event. Daniel and his teammates traveled to China during Spring Break. They trained with and participated in various cultural activities with athletes from China and several other countries. One of the highlights was competing in a two-day event against more than 200 professional athletes, where Daniel achieved personal best times in both the 500m and 1000m races. Additionally, the team displayed exceptional teamwork and determination finishing 6th in the mixed team relay for the 2000m event. What an opportunity - embracing new challenges on an international stage! 

Amelia Buckley, Level 7, and her 12A Elmbrook Youth Hockey team clinched the State Championship with goalie Amelia securing the victory with a shutout game! Congratulations!

Congratulations! Level 6 students, Bella Berghauer and Claire Lee, are National Champions in competition dance. Their dance team won first place in Poms, Large Jazz, and Contemporary routines at a prestigious competition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Their team also took first place in Poms and Large Jazz routines at a competition held in the Wisconsin Dells. Well done, Bella and Claire, on these impressive achievements!

Matthew was the latest FOX6 High School Hot Shot - watch here!

Level 2 student Nivit Agrawal has been competing for a year and recently showcased his talent at the J-Hawk All Star Under 8 Swim Meet. Nivit took home 1st place in both the 25-yard breaststroke (across all age groups) and the 25-yard backstroke. He also earned 2nd place in the 25-yard freestyle and 50-yard freestyle events. In the 7-year-old boys' category, he received a trophy for accumulating the second highest points overall. Additionally, he came just a half-second shy of hitting the state cutoff for breaststroke. Great job, Nivit!

Amelia Buckley, the goalie for Elmbrook 12A Girls, led her team to victory at the Peewee A Co-ed Tournament in Beaver Dam this past weekend, securing 1st place. She currently has the best save percentage in her age group, for both boys and girls in the state. We’re cheering for Amelia and her team as they gear up for State in February!

Lily Wickman (Level 4) auditioned for and was selected to perform in the Milwaukee Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Cast in multiple roles, she danced in nine professional performances. The experience required countless hours of rehearsal and immense dedication, but Lily's passion for dance fueled her success. We're excited to see her continue to grow. Way to go, Lily!