University Lake School


University Lake School is a school in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County in Wisconsin. It opened in 1958 with 135 acres on the Vettelson farm close to shore of Nagawicka Lake.
It has 281 pupils in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Current varsity and junior varsity athletics include basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, cross country, track, volleyball and field hockey.

History

The first president was John M. Friend.
It was initially founded out of concerns of overcrowding in the public schools. Questionnaires were sent out to select families, and 72 families were interested, which would enroll 178 students.
Other founding officers were: Robert C. Brumder, vice-president, Robert L. Manegold, secretary.
When the school obtained its permanent residence, the executive committee of trustees were: Herbert E Brumder, Robert C. Brumder, Mr and Mrs Edward Yewer, Mr and Mrs David Pabst, Mr and Mrs Paul Hibbard.

Notable donations

Mrs. Herbert Brumder donated $100,000 to the school in memory of her son, who died in a car accident.