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Board honors valedictorians and student representatives; students describe mentorship, AI and community projects
Summary
The board recognized Brookfield Central and Brookfield East valedictorians and salutatorians and heard from student representatives about AP exams, arts, athletics and student-led initiatives including AI ethics, Hope Squad and robotics.
The board’s "Celebration of Excellence" segment spotlighted valedictorians and salutatorians from Brookfield Central and Brookfield East. Brett introduced Brookfield Central valedictorian Krisha Pakala and salutatorian Victor Hahn, highlighting Krisha’s research and health-care advocacy and Victor’s AI research and community rehabilitation work. A Brookfield East presenter highlighted Jake Zhang (Harvard-bound) and Alex (MIT-bound) and praised student-created initiatives such as homeroom sessions on ethical uses of AI.
Student representatives from both high schools reported on AP testing, arts and athletics accomplishments, and leadership activities. Students repeatedly credited mentorship and community programs—Hope Squad, robotics and Amnesty International—for shaping their goals. Board members used the segment to thank students and to note that student reps serve as an important link between classrooms and the board.
Why it matters: the recognition highlights academic and extracurricular achievements in the Elmbrook School District and provides trustees a regular forum to hear student perspectives on testing schedules, program needs and student-led initiatives.
