Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's ChargeSmart Dominates the ATC Challenge at Make48!

We've got exciting news from the recent Make48 Innovation Experience! A huge round of applause goes out to ChargeSmart from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (Milwaukee, WI). Their outstanding teamwork, brilliant creativity, and undeniable innovation truly set them apart during the competition.

ChargeSmart faced the formidable ATC Challenge, and through their collective talent and sheer determination, they emerged victorious!

 ChargeSmart from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (Milwaukee, WI)

As one of their team members perfectly summarized, "These students showed incredible creativity and teamwork." That's the essence of Make48 – creating an environment where young minds can collaborate, push boundaries, and bring their innovative ideas to fruition.

A well-deserved shout-out also goes to their fantastic teacher, Wendy Gutierrez-Perez. Her dedication to guiding and encouraging ChargeSmart throughout this intense experience was clearly a key factor in their success.

The triumph of ChargeSmart is a powerful testament to what's truly possible when students are empowered with the opportunity to build something real. It underscores their remarkable capabilities and the transformative impact of hands-on, project-based learning.

Ready for Your Students to Be Next?

Inspired by ChargeSmart's impressive achievement? Make48 is already busy connecting schools with sponsors for the 2025–26 Make48 National Tournament. If you're ready to give your students the chance to innovate, compete, and develop invaluable real-world skills, we're ready to help make it happen!

Learn more about how to get involved and bring the Make48 experience to your school: https://www.make48.com/curriculum