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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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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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.
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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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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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Weddings and Get-Togethers | |
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. | |
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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The BA community was saddened to learn of Mr. Jim Homan's passing. An alumnus from BA, Jim returned to teach many alums and impacted our lives for the better.
Head of School, Mr. Doug Ricci, had the following to say about Mr. Homan: "You all know the unique greeting he used with his students - “Howdy tiny people!” It perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Mr. Homan - a man with an immense presence, both in stature and the impact he had on all of us. He had an amazing ability to focus on each individual, while at the same time reminding us of his larger-than-life personality.
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Mr. Homan’s dedication and passion for teaching were evident in every interaction. Over the course of his tenure at Brookfield Academy, we all witnessed his profound influence on countless students, colleagues, and the entire community. He left us a rich legacy, going beyond words, in the lives he touched, the stories he told, and the many memories we will continue to share."
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