Messmer alum active in past, present, and future

By Rachel Dobrauc

Greg Borowski (’84) received Marquette University School of Communication’s By-Line Award for his excellence in journalism. Friends, family, and colleagues in addition to past and current students of Messmer High School surrounded him in the recognition of his achievements. The wide spectrum of supporters to see Borowski accept the award aptly illustrates his ability to positively affect and encourage those around him.

“Everyone who knows Mr. Borowski knows that Messmer is very dear him. He is a very honorable man who touches the city of Milwaukee in a magnificent way,” stated Alea Cross (’07) who participated in initiatives founded by Borowski in the school’s Journalism program. Cross now attends Marquette University.

Borowski, a political reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has been involved in the Journalism program at Messmer by organizing Journal reporters to visit class and discuss their roles and duties. In addition, he has helped establish the mentoring program for Journalism students at Marquette to help Messmer journalists.

In addition this summer will see junior and senior students participating in internships at local newspapers. Borowski’s success in the newsroom and in the Marquette and Messmer classrooms helps distinguish him from other area journalists. One can’t help but expect great things for the future.