Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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JUNE 2013 Page 8A • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove Elmbrook graduate Akhtar receives Pulitzer Prize BROOKFIELD – Brookfield Central graduate Ayad Akhtar has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards in the world – the Pulitzer Prize. The 1988 graduate of the Elmbrook School District will receive this year's Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Disgraced," according to a news release. In 2012, "Disgraced" was performed at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York and opened at the Bush Theatre in London last month. The play has also won the Jeff Equity Award for Best New Play, according to the release. In addition to being a playwright, Akhtar is a novelist and screenwriter. His novel, "American Dervish," has been published in 25 languages and won awards, according to the release. The former Brookfield student cowrote and acted in "The War Within," a movie that was released internationally . As an actor, Akhtar has also starred as Neel Kashkari in HBO's adaptation of Andrew Ross Sorkin's nonfiction book, "Too Big to Fail." According to Akhtar's website, http://ayadakhtar.com, he was born in New York City . While at Brookfield Central, Akhtar participated in a number of activities, including student government. After graduating from Brookfield Central High School, he attended Brown and Columbia universities, graduating with degrees in theater and film directing. "We are very proud of the accomplishment of this esteemed alumnus and we hope to continue to provide the foundation that allows our graduates to thrive and excel when they leave our school," said Don LaBonte, principal of Brookfield Central High School, in the release. A call to Akhtar's publicist was not returned. – Katherine Michalets, Special to The Freeman Submitted photo Camp Bow Wow joins chamber A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held May 7 to celebrate Camp Bow Wow's membership with the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Camp Bow Wow, at 1707 Paramount Court in Waukesha, provides dog owners with doggy day care day camp, overnight boarding, bathing and training in a clean and welcoming environment. From left to right are Robert Suycott,Tailor Made Benefit Solutions; Tiffany Mitchell Detvan, Edward Jones Investments; Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce; Kelly Ingui, Camp Bow Wow; Kathy Ward, Camp Bow Wow; Sally Piefer,The Schroeder Group, S.C.; Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates; Jackie Ruppel, Johnson Bank and Tony Rink, Renovations Group. Submitted photo Doubling down for charity From left: Larry Pleva, Steve and Mary Hammer and Jim Dix enjoy a game of no-gamble blackjack to support Friends of Fairview South and Team Up, both special needs charities, on April 27 at St. Mary's in Elm Grove. How to get your news into Brookfield/Elm Grove This Month We want your community news! We will publish the happenings at your schools and community groups, as well as everyday items and we need your help to get these announcements and pictures published. Submissions must be typed or e-mailed. No handwritten submissions will be accepted. Please send news items and photos to: news@conleynet.com Submitted photo Wheel & Sprocket reopens A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 26 to celebrate Wheel & Sprocket's membership with the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce during its grand reopening weekend.The bike shop is at 13925 W. 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