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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Rufus King senior attains perfect GPA, highest possible ACT score
The Brief A senior at Rufus King High School has earned a perfect GPA and scored a perfect 36 on the ACT test. Corbeau Martin Caldwell will also be one of Rufus King's valedictorians in June. He plans to attend the University of Chicago, and bring his talents back to Milwaukee after graduating college. MILWAUKEE - June marks the end of high school for thousands of graduating seniors. It'll be extra special for the family of a Rufus King High School student – their oldest will be valedictorian. FOX6 talked with the teen, who has plans to help Milwaukee in the future. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News What they're saying "Before, I was working on imagery numbers, counting principles," said Corbeau Martin Caldwell. If math isn't your strong suit, you're not alone. "It's really tough," added Caldwell. "Math is one of my weaker subjects, to be honest. That's why I have to go through and make sure I'm really, ready to go." That thoroughness has paid off for Caldwell. The Rufus King High School senior has a perfect grade point average. He told FOX6's Aaron Maybin he had never even received a B. "It requires a certain level of attention to detail. If you work with your teachers, and you're invested, it's possible," said Caldwell. He even got the highest possible score on the ACT, a 36. His mom, Madeline Martin, is proud. "I use the word genius because I think we all have bits of genius. That's his genius, academics. I was just like wow, great job honey. I also didn't know you could get a 36," said Madeline Martin. What's next Next Month, Caldwell will be one of Rufus King's valedictorians. He plans to attend the University of Chicago in the fall. "My goal is to become successful, make connections and bring capital back to the city," said Caldwell. After attending a top university in a major city, Caldwell wants to return to Milwaukee. For years, city leaders have battled brain drain, when bright minds leave Milwaukee and never come back. Caldwell wants to change that. "Maybe that entails going to law school somewhere else, or building up connections somewhere else. But eventually I'm going to make it back to Milwaukee. I want to lift the city up," said Caldwell. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "How do you raise a valedictorian? How do you raise someone who goes to an Ivy League school?" FOX6's Aaron Maybin asked. "With love, honestly, I never was a helicopter parent," replied Madeline Martin "I read to him sometimes 10 books at night. We always took him on field trips, we called that, just exposing him to the world." Caldwell is a debate champion. But there is no debate that his hard work got him here. "If you want to go to a top 20 college, put the work in high school starting day one, and it'll happen for you. Whether you're a low-income student, a high-income student. Anywhere in the middle, from any background, anything is possible," added Caldwell. Milwaukee Public Schools says Caldwell is a semi-finalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. His family says he'll find out if he made it to the finals next month. The Source This story was produced by FOX6, speaking with Corbeau Martin Caldwell and his mother.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Rufus King High School teacher charged with sexual misconduct
A Rufus King High School teacher is facing sexual misconduct charges after an investigation was opened into her conduct last week. Erica Allemang-Reinke, 40, of Milwaukee, was charged April 21 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with four felony counts of sexual misconduct by a school staff member or volunteer. If convicted, Allemang-Reinke could face up to $10,000 in fines, up to 3½ years in prison, or both, on each charge, according to the criminal complaint. A warrant was issued for her arrest April 21, according to online court records. School Principal Doreen Badillo sent a letter to parents April 16 saying a teacher was not working while an investigation was conducted. Badillo's letter did not name Allemang-Reinke. As of April 22, Allemang-Reinke's teaching license was listed as "under investigation," according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. According to the complaint: Rufus King High School student-athletes approached a school resource officer April 15 alleging that Allemang-Reinke had been inappropriately contacting them throughout the current school year. Students said Allemang-Reinke asked for their cell phone numbers, sent them cash or gifts, made inappropriate comments and touched them inappropriately, the complaint said. One student said Allemang-Reinke texted them Feb. 9 saying she had a dream about the student. When the student asked Allemang-Reinke at school about the dream, she said it involved her and the student having sex. Allemang-Reinke apologized after the student told her they thought the comment was inappropriate. In March, the student said, Allemang-Reinke told them she could perform a sex act with the student. The student declined and avoided Allemang-Reinke afterward, the complaint said. Another student said Allemang-Reinke would call and FaceTime randomly. The student also said that, on one occasion, Allemang-Reinke caressed the student's inner thigh. The student was uncomfortable with that and moved her hand away. In another incident, Allemang-Reinke tried to sit in the student's lap, which the student did not allow. The student also said Allemang-Reinke texted them in the middle of the night saying she dreamed about the student. The student also said Allemang-Reinke told the student's friends she was upset that the student did not wish her happy birthday. The student told Allemang-Reinke she was acting weird and blocked her. In addition, the student said Allemang-Reinke sent them $700 through CashApp, the complaint said. A third student said Allemang-Reinke sent $296 through CashApp and bought shoes for the student. The student said Allemang-Reinke would rub the student's leg and shoulder during their conversations. One time, Allemang-Reinke said that if she and the student had children together, they would be beautiful because they would have the student's eyes, the complaint said. A fourth student said Allemang-Reinke used a hoodie she bought the student as a Christmas gift as something to hold over him. The student also said Allemang-Reinke inserted herself into a conversation students were having about their personal sex lives by making comments about her own sex life and commenting on the student's body, the complaint said. No hearing has been set yet, according to online court records. Allemang-Reinke did not immediately respond to a reporter's phone calls seeking comment. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MPS teacher charged with sexual misconduct
