Alumni Spotlight

Brookfield Central Class of 2015

Sean Markey is a 2015 Lancer graduate who pursued his dream of completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail this year and through his journey worked to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention.

Brookfield Central Alum, Tori Kost, was named the female 2020-21 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner earlier this month.

Kost received this award as a senior on the women’s lightweight rowing team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship award recognizes athletes for their sportsmanship, behavior, academics and citizenship.

Brookfield Central Class of 2001

2001 Lancer graduate Yousuf Syed Khan has travelled the world in his academic and career pursuits, and is currently serving the United Nations as a Human Rights Lawyer.

The Bronzeville Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded and run by five Brookfield East alumni that is addressing food insecurity in Milwaukee. Solomon Stewart (BEHS Class of 2019), Donavan Hunt (BEHS Class of 2020), Samer Bilal (BEHS Class of 2019), Cole Barnes (BEHS Class of 2019), and Cameron Bauer (BEHS Class of 2018) formed friendships during their time at Elmbrook that has transformed into taking action to help others. 

If you are a restaurant owner looking to get involved, or an individual looking to donate to or volunteer with the Foundation, you can connect with and learn more about Bronzeville and upcoming events by clicking here.

Brookfield East graduate Jill Kokta ('79), and Brookfield Central graduate Lori Golomski ('81) are the recipients of the District's 2021 Alumni Excellence awards. These awards will be presented as part of the Engaged in Excellence Awards celebration on Monday, May 3, which will be held at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for invited guests and live-streamed on the Elmbrook Schools YouTube channel.

Brookfield East Class of 1979

1979 Spartan graduate Jill Kokta has given back to Elmbrook with her tireless work ethic and notable spunk for 43 years and in June 2021 she will retire from her position as Senior Communications Coordinator. Jill's Elmbrook journey spanned 55 years from Kindergarten to present and she has left her mark on the District in countless ways.

Brookfield Central Class of 1981

Lori Golomski is a 1981 Lancer graduate whose work in Benefits has impacted employees across Elmbrook for 40 years.

Brookfield Central Class of 2015

Maddie is a 2015 Lancer graduate who works in the State Capitol as a Research Assistant for Representative Robyn Vining.

Brookfield East Class of 1993

Sara Rodriguez is a Spartan graduate and Registered Nurse who was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2020.

Brookfield Central Class of 2003

Joe Thomas is a Lancer graduate and retired football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns who was recently honored with fellow alum Kenny Harrison with the dedication of the Harrison-Thomas Stadium at Central.