Donor Profiles
Team Involvement Yields Success
Jim and Nancy Bolton had a cardinal rule when their three children—Patrick ’18, Evan ’19, and Laine ’21—were young: to play on a team. “Jim...
January 11, 2021
Donor Profiles
“A Gift That I Can Never Repay”
When Mary Bechmann ’75 was in 3rd grade at University School of Milwaukee, life took an unexpected turn. Her father, a physician at St. Luke’s...
January 11, 2021
Donor Profiles
Andrew and Wendy Petzold’s Gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure
For Andrew Petzold, it all began with cookies. “I remember when my kids were in Preschool, the teachers welcomed parental involvement,” he said. “I was...
January 11, 2021
Donor Profiles
Giving Back to Support Coaches Who Can Make a Difference
Jock and Linda Mutschler approach everything in their lives with dedication, focus, and commitment. University School of Milwaukee has been the fortunate recipient of their...
August 20, 2020
Story
Student Success An Ongoing Priority
At University School of Milwaukee, it is important that our student body is reflective of the Milwaukee region in its myriad forms of diversity. In...
August 20, 2020
Donor Profiles
Sons Follow in Parents’ Footsteps to Honor Their Brother
Through their leadership and support of USM and two of its three predecessor schools—Milwaukee Country Day School and Milwaukee Downer Seminary—the enduring legacy of Polly...
August 20, 2020
Donor Profiles
For the Love of Liberal Arts
John “J.S.” and Carolyn Stephens’ long-time support of liberal arts education in Milwaukee inspired a gift that ensures their message will continue to impact lives...
August 18, 2020
Donor Profiles
Big Things Come in Small Packages
“You scarce could think so small a thing could leave a loss so large.” This profound quote complements Barbara (Abert) Tooman’s MDS’58 photo in the...
April 30, 2019
Donor Profiles
Words to Live By
When he was a senior at Milwaukee University School, Robert Burch MUS’52 made a mistake, as young people often do. He smoked a cigarette on...
October 31, 2018
Event
Our Common Bond Dedication Ceremony
Following three years of generous contributions from the community, and 15 months of extensive construction, the community dedicated the newest Our Common Bond facilities on...
August 27, 2018
Donor Profiles
Building on Our Common Bond: Construction Update
The Our Common Bond campaign has reached an exciting milestone, recently surpassing 70 percent of the goal, with construction on the capital projects progressing on...
April 28, 2018
Event
ICE Ball – Innovate. Create. Excel.
Thank you to everyone who attended the ICE Ball. Most evident during the evening was the joy and camaraderie among friends, a symbol of the...
April 19, 2018
Donor Profiles
Creating a Lasting Legacy Through Music
Although he worked as an analytical, data-driven research scientist, Dr. Kenneth Trevorrow always had a love for music. “When we were first married and he...
March 19, 2018
Donor Profiles
Hauske Family Gift Supports and Connects the USM Community
For Kathy and Tom Hauske Jr., the close community feel at University School was a major reason they enrolled their four children starting in Preprimary:...
March 19, 2018
Donor Profiles
Building Key Competencies: The Guy Family Collab Supports Creativity and Teamwork
They say first impressions are the ones that last. And although it’s been more than a decade since Steve and Karen Guy initially toured University...
January 10, 2018
Donor Profiles
Helping Students Discover Their Passion for Learning
Whether for business or philanthropy, the Lubar families have a knack for recognizing and supporting potential. This is evident in part by their long-standing support...
January 10, 2018
Donor Profiles
Teerlink Makerspace Bond Creativity, Academics, and Values
For Ann and Richard Teerlink, providing a quality education for their children, John, Leslie ’83, and Victoria ’88, was important—but they also wanted more. “We...
January 10, 2018
Event
Lubar Center for Innovation and Exploration Kickstarts A New Era and a New Year!
In addition to being the first day of school, Aug. 28, 2017 was also the grand opening of the new Lubar Center for Innovation and...
January 10, 2018
Event
Leaving a Lasting Mark – Beam Signing
The University School of Milwaukee gathered together in a display of support for Our Common Bond campaign to watch as a beam was lifted into...
November 9, 2017
Event
Lubar Center for Innovation and Exploration Opens
The Lubar Center for Innovation and Exploration officially opened following the Opening Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28 with a dedication ceremony featuring major supporters David...
August 29, 2017
Donor Profiles
Serving Up Tradition
Alex Palermo ’86 speaks five languages, but he may be most fluent in one that requires no words—food. For him, food has defined and informed...
August 28, 2017
Donor Profiles
Co-Chairs for a Cause: Karin Werner
In July of 2015, Rick Stratton ’92 and Karin Werner were named co-chairs of the Our Common Bond campaign. In addition to serving as co-chairs,...
August 17, 2017
Donor Profiles
Co-Chair for a Cause: Rick Stratton
In July of 2015, Rick Stratton ’92 and Karin Werner were named co-chairs of the Our Common Bond campaign. In addition to serving as co-chairs,...
August 17, 2017
Donor Profiles
Lasting Connections
In 1991, when Dick and Shelly Seesel enrolled their son, James ’05, at University School of Milwaukee for junior kindergarten, it was primarily for the...
August 17, 2017
Story
Construction Projects Proceeding as Scheduled
Construction crews have been busy digging, framing, demolishing, installing, and excavating for projects related to the Our Common Bond campaign. Excavation work for the Jack...
July 17, 2017
Donor Profiles
We are Building on Our Common Bond!
The University School of Milwaukee community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on May 31, 2017, to kick off construction projects related to the School’s $27...
June 26, 2017
Event
Groundbreaking: May 31, 2017
The University School of Milwaukee community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on May 31, 2017, to kick off construction projects related to the School’s $27...
May 31, 2017
Donor Profiles
One Family’s Bond to USM Bolsters Campaign
The Uihlein families have long-standing ties with University School of Milwaukee. From generations of predecessor school alumni dating back to the 1800s, through several current...
March 27, 2017
Donor Profiles
A Clear Vision for the Future
As a parent and grandparent of USM students, and as a former Trustee and volunteer, Linda Mellowes has experienced the School through a variety of...
March 26, 2017
Donor Profiles
Darrow Family Supports a Welcoming Space
With two kids in Middle School and one in Lower School, Mike ’86 and Jen Darrow knew first-hand the need for a safe, efficient, and...
March 25, 2017
Donor Profiles
Bruce ’81 and Jennifer Lee’s Gift Celebrates Community
Crediting his senior year experience at USM as a “pivotal year” in his educational journey, Lee believes that it is the intimate parent-teacher-student interaction that...
March 20, 2017
Story
Investing in USM is the Best Investment We Can Make in Our Children
Sarah Olson Zimmermann ’92 is happy to be part of a Milwaukee family with ties going back four generations to USM and its predecessor schools....
March 18, 2017
Story
Whatever Career I Decide to Pursue, USM is Actively Setting Me up to Succeed
When Max Levatich ’16 returned to Milwaukee after spending a year in Europe where his father was employed, he was
March 12, 2017
Story
Being Given Access to this Great School is an Incredible Opportunity, and I am Making the Most of it
Turquoise Baker ’16 loves Physics. “I cannot help but be
March 11, 2017
Story
“USM Graduates Are the People You Want on Your Team”
When Bruce Lee ’81 was in his junior year of high school, he had a gut feeling that he was not getting the education he...
March 9, 2017
Story
Where the Arts Thrive, Students Thrive
Dain Shuler has been going the distance for the USM band since 2001—literally. For fifteen years, the Band Director has been lugging equipment from the...
March 8, 2017
Story
“At USM, I was taught by the best, so I wanted to teach among the best.”
Camp counselor Kip Jacobs ’74 was at Red Arrow Camp in Woodruff, WI, when he decided he wanted to teach. At the time, he was...
March 1, 2017
