Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Minnesota):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Janet Cobbs '85 - Bronze medal Olympian with the United States women's national team at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Andrew Aurich '02 - Head Coach, Harvard University Football
- Melissa Hinnant '98 - Owner and Founder of "Grace & Lace"
- Adine Momoh '02 - Attorney at United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota
- Amanda Brinkman '97 - Creator, producer, and star of “Small Business Revolution – Main Street"
- Rod Olson '84 - Coach to Coaches and High Stakes Leaders. Teacher, Author, Speaker, & Consultant to many.
- Rev. Dr. Robert Holst '54 - President of Concordia University, St. Paul (1991-2011)
- Justin Surrency '02 - News anchor at WHO-TV in Des Moines, IA.
- Bob Kierlin '57 - Founder of Fastenal Company.
- Damien Fair '94 - Was awarded a MacArthur "Genius Grand" for his work on stydying the brain while at rest.
- Gene Shultz '67 - Retired from coaching in 2014 as the "All time winningest USA High School baseball coach"
- Jericho Sims - Class of 2017. In 2021, drafted as professional basketball player for the New York Knicks
- Rodney Grams - US Congressman 1993-1995 US Senator 1995-2001
- Mark Dayton ’65 - U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 40th Governor of Minnesota, heir to Dayton's and Target Corporation, first husband of Alida Rockefeller Messinger
- Poppy Harlow ’01 - American journalist, best known for her reporting at CNN and Forbes.com; CNN This Morning anchor
- Dave Goldberg ’85 - Businessman, CEO of Survey Monkey
- George Roy Hill ’39 - Oscar-winning director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- Dani Cameranesi ‘13 - American women's ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Minnesota section of the PWHPA. She made her debut for the US national women's team at the 2014 and was a forward for U.S. women's hockey team at 2018 Winter Olympics.
- Mason Ferlic '11 - American Olympic long-distance runner
- Zachary Quinn '11 - Co-founder of Love Your Melon
- Olivia Herrick '06 - Professional golfer and founder of Olivia Herrick Design
- Jacob '08 - Johns Hopkins Medical School Graduate and Multiple Awards as a Concert Vocalist
- Thao '10 - Scholarship covering 87% of university costs and 100% of medical costs. Multiple awards in service, Vietnam.
- Daniel '99 - Valedictorian, Cornell University, Senior Business Executive at Capital One
- Megan '09 - Chulalongkorn University, Multiple awards in art and photography.
- Dan '05 - Speaker, Presenter and Analyst at JP Morgan Financial.
- Randy Breuer - NBA Player
- Terry Steinbach - Former catcher for the Minnesota Twins and All Star Game MVP
- Kristina Koznik '94 - A former World Cup alpine ski racer. Koznick has six World Cup victories, 20 podiums (all in slalom), and 55 top ten finishes (4 in giant slalom, 51 in slalom). Koznick competed in three Winter Olympics (1998–2006)
- Mary Alice Williams '67 - Mary Alice Williams is a pioneering journalist and broadcast executive who broke gender barriers by becoming the first female Prime Time anchor of a network news division and first woman to hold the rank of Vice President of a news division. Her work and visibility put her in the vanguard, whether at the birth of CNN or later at the dawn of the revolution in information technology. In addition to CNN, she has also served as anchor at many prominent networks, including PBS, Discovery, and NBC.
Recent Articles
Private School 101: A Chill Guide to Surviving and Thriving
Heading to private school and freaking out a bit? Chill, dude. This guide's got your back. We're breaking down everything from acing your classes to making lifelong friends, all without the stuffy talk. It's like your cool older sibling giving you the inside scoop on how to rock private school life.
Expelled for Smoking Pot: What Parents Need to Know
We explore the consequences of marijuana use in private schools, discussing expulsion policies, legal implications, and impacts on college admissions. This Q&A format article provides insights for parents navigating disciplinary actions and offers advice on prevention and support for students.
U.S. Private Schools: A Guide for International Students
Dive into the nitty-gritty of attending U.S. private schools as an international student. From tackling the admissions maze to conquering the TOEFL, this guide's got you covered. We'll walk you through visa hurdles, financial realities, and even virtual campus tours. Buckle up for an insider's look at making your American education dreams a reality!
