USM Holds Class of 2026 Commencement

USM Holds Class of 2026 Commencement

University School of Milwaukee celebrated its Class of 2026 graduates with its Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. “I look forward to hearing your stories,” said USM’s head of school, Steve Hancock. “Stories of how you take what you have learned here and use it to live lives of purpose; lives of noble deeds. The world is waiting. Not for what you will get but for what you will give. Class of 2026, go live a life of noble deeds.”

The Class of 2026 consists of 111 students, 38 of who are lifers (students who have attended USM since 1st grade or earlier). Of the graduates, 94% will attend their first- or second-choice school. In addition to Hancock, graduates heard from Angela Wang ’26, valedictorian, and Susan Zarwell ’87, who gave the Commencement address

Watch a full video of the ceremony here.

A group of students gathered in the Uihlein Ice Arena for Commencement pictures.
A group of graduates waiting for the Commencement ceremony to begin.
A group of graduates enters the stadium to cheers from faculty and staff.
USM Head of School Steve Hancock addresses the Class of 2026 graduates and guests.
Graduates and guests on the field at Don Forti Stadium.
USM Head of Upper School Joe Eason hands a student his diploma.
Commencement 2026 featured speaker Susan Zarwell '87 addresses the graduates and their guests.
A student shakes hands with Head of School Steve Hancock after receiving her diploma.
A Class of 2026 graduate receives a hug from his younger sister.
A Class of 2026 graduate returns to her seat after receiving her diploma.
Class of 2026 graduates shake hands after receiving their diplomas.
The Class of 2026 graduates recess following the graduation ceremony.
Bagpipers lead the USM faculty and leadership as they recess following the graduation ceremony.