News Brief: Spring/Summer 2023-24

Spring Cum Laude Inductees

Nine seniors were inducted into the spring Cum Laude Society. Congratulations to Hersh Singh, Coco Raube-van Bekkum, Caleb Radtke, Isabel Werner, Jackson Darr, Mia Crawford, John Torinus, Erika Schuh, and Will Zhao.

International Relations 101

Dr. Mai Truong, assistant professor of political science at Marquette University, participated in the 12th annual Global Scholars Crisis Simulation. It centered on rising tensions between the U.S. and China and involved complex negotiations. 

Math + Games = Fun

More than 100 attendees enjoyed the inaugural Math Family Fun Night in January. Brain-twisting puzzles, interactive exhibits, and group games added up to a celebration of math and a room filled with a happy buzz of excitement.

Student Welcome Greg Marcus

More than 100 Upper School students listened as Greg Marcus, CEO of the Marcus Corporation, shared stories, life experiences, and advice. He was interviewed by Cristian Barrutia '26, president of the Upper School Entrepreneurship Club.

All Rise

Rebecca Dallet, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, visited 4th grade in March. She spoke about the judicial branch of the state government, how the Wisconsin Supreme Court differs from the U.S. Supreme Court, and answered questions.

Strategies for Bouncing Back

The Middle School REDgen student chapter hosted resilience week from April 19-26, which included a series of events, activities, and meetings to promote conversations around resilience and mental health.

Why Resilience Matters

USM hosted Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg in April, whose speech was titled "Resilience in Action." Held in partnership with REDgen, a local organization that fosters healthy, balanced lifestyles, the event was free and open to the public.

"Big" Promotes Acceptance

Author, illustrator, and filmmaker Vashti Harrison visited USM with her newest book, "Big," which won the 2024 Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. She spoke to students, gave drawing tutorials, and signed books.

Students Compete at ISEF

Aidan Wang '24, Mairin Jarvis Castellano '25, Mia Crawford '24, Anjali George '24, and Anand George '26 competed at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Crawford earned Fourth Award in Translational Medicine.

Celebrating Pride Month

USM alumni and Upper School students, faculty, and staff enjoyed fun activities to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, including a T-shirt fundraiser that earned $521 for Courage MKE, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth.

Tower Projects 2024

Nearly 100 students in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades participated in Tower Projects, in which they develop, research, and create capstone projects for a semester or year, gaining skills in research and writing, public speaking, risk-taking, and more.

Robotics Completes Season

USM's FIRST Robotics Team #6823 competed in several matches this year, including the Milwaukee regional competition in March, where they were named an alliance captain and reached the second round of playoffs.