Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Louisiana):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Gretchen Zibilich Kane '71 - Head of School, Academy of the Sacred Heart
- John Smith, Author - Class of 2015 -
- Jane Doe, Scientist - Class of 2010 -
- John Doe - CEO of XYZ Corp - 2010 -
- E. Arden Cahill, Educator and Founder, 1950 -
- John Smith, Emmy Award Winner (Graduated 2010) -
- Jane Doe, Author and Activist (Graduated 2012) -
- John Doe, Founder of ABC Organization -
- Jane Smith, Award-winning filmmaker -
- Jane Smith, Class of 2000, Award-winning author -
- John Doe, Class of 1995, Olympic Gold Medalist -
- John Smith, Class of 2000 -
- Jane Doe, Olympic Athlete -
- Not explicitly stated -
- Hallie Braud - 2009 - Highlighted the sense of community and growth from Cedarwood. -
- Multiple high school student council presidents -
- National Merit Semifinalists -
- valedictorians -
- Fletcher and Travers Mackel '94 - Travers Mackel, WDSU New Orleans News Anchor and his twin brother, Fletcher Mackel, WDSU Sports Reporter
- Travis Cummings '13 - 5 on Your Side (KSDK) anchor / regional Emmy nominee: Missouri Broadcasters Association Award for his work on "RACE: Listen. Learn. Live." ; nominated twice for "Best TV Media Personality for Black Excellence Chattanooga"
- Edward Douglas White - Former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court -
- Warrick Baker - 1991 - Professional athlete -
- Felisha Foster - 1988 - Professional athlete -
- Tug Hulett - MLB player, drafted by Texas Rangers. -
- Micah Baskerville - NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears. -
- George H. W. Bush, Former President of the United States -
- Diane Sawyer, Journalist and Television Personality -
- Lainey Wilson - country singer
- René Danos David - Former Chair of Annual Fund; Class of 1985 -
- Peyton Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP -
- Eli Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP -
- Odell Beckham Jr. - NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year -
- Sally Bronston - Producer for the NBC News White House Unit
- Adam Gold - NYC-based comedy producer
- Alex Kaufman - Pro and Collegiate Scouting Coordinator for the New Orleans Pelicans
- Johnny Curtis, NFL player -
- Curtis Joseph, NHL Goaltender -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft. -
- Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft. -
- Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft. -
- Daniel Fitzpatrick, 2005 | New Orleans, LA -
- Jennifer Tran, 2018 | New York, NY -
- Jacqueline Delery Wattigny, 2000 | New Orleans, LA -
- Student Name, Future Leader -
- Johandra Aquiles, recipient of the Flames of the Future Student Leadership Award, Class of 2025 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. Sheryl Lewing - Executive Director, background in Entrepreneurship, Special Education, Biology, and Environmental Science -
- Blake Amann '17: Fulbright Teaching Assistantship -
- Sydney Lee '18: Fulbright Teaching Assistantship -
- Anne Frank - Author -
- Jackie Kennedy Onassis - Former First Lady -
- Julia Child - Chef -
- Larry Page - Co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin - Co-founder of Google -
- William and Henry - Princes -
- Very Reverend Brent L. Smith, VF, Chancellor -
- Mr. Wendell Prudhomme, Principal -
- Jane Doe, Educator -
- John Smith, Philanthropist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Timothy R. Kline, 2001, CEO of Kline Industries -
- Michelle Levesque, 2005, Emmy Award-winning Producer -
- Larry Page & Sergei Brin: Founders of Google -
- Stephen Curry - NBA MVP -
- Jeff Bezos - Amazon founder -
- Will Wright - Creator of 'The Sims' video game -
- Joshua Bell - Grammy award-winning violinist -
- Julia Child - Celebrity chef & author -
- Prince William & Harry - Royal family -
- Anne Frank - Memoirist & author -
- Sean 'P Diddy' Combs - Grammy award-winning musician -
- David Blaine - Illusionist & magician -
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Former First Lady -
- John Cusack - Actor and screenwriter -
- Joan Cusack - Academy award-nominated actor -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Nobel prize-winning author -
- Anthony Doerr - Internationally-acclaimed American author -
- Peter Drucker - Author, management consultant, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -
- HM Queen Noor of Jordan - U.N. Advisor, 3-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee -
- Erik Erikson - Psychologist & author -
- Dakota Fanning - Youngest-ever Screen Actors Award nominee -
- Devi Sridhar - Youngest-ever American Rhodes scholar, Oxford research fellow -
- Helen Hunt - Academy award-winning actor -
- Helen Keller - Author, lecturer, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -
- Friedensreich Hundertwasser - Viennese artist & architect -
- Beyonce Knowles - 16 time Grammy award-winner -
- Yo Yo Ma - United Nations Peace Ambassador, winner of Grammy awards -
- Taylor Swift - Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Father Joseph Antonio, founder and priest of St. Joseph Parish -
- Monsignor Lerschen, former principal -
- Jude Johnston, 2000 -
- Meredith Miller, Parent -
- Alumni Name, Notable Achievement -
- Fr. Michael Lamy, Pastor -
- Cameron Reed, Class of '94, St. Andrew's current parent and longtime supporter. -
- Liz Gruver, Class of '91, healthcare professional and parent. -
- Various alumni recognized as valedictorians from local Catholic high schools. -
- Brookie Allphin - Current St. Luke’s grandparent -
- Mark Henry, National Merit Semifinalist, Class of 2021 -
- Mr. Myers McAllister - educator dedicated to children's education. -
- Tricia Johnson - renowned author (Class of 2000) -
- Samantha Delahoussaye - sports influencer (Class of 2010) -
- Robert B. Oakley ('48) - U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer and Ambassador to Pakistan. -
- Josephine Carmody - Life-long educator and first grade teacher at Southfield. -
- Doctors -
- Lawyers -
- Nurses -
- Teachers -
- Farmers -
- Accountants -
- Politicians -
- Engineers -
- Brett Gregory, Veterinarian (Class of 1999) -
- Travis Gregory, Environmental Professional (Class of 2006) -
- Justin Gregory, Senior Insurance Underwriter (Class of 2007) -
- Mia Borders - https://www.miaborders.com/bio
- Mo Willems - https://mowillemsworkshop.com/
- Ti Martin - https://www.commanderspalace.com/uploads/files/ti%20martin%20bio%20WEB.pdf
- Taylor Beery - https://www.imaginepediatrics.org/about-ushttps://www.kidsjointhefight.org/
- Dr. Brian Parker - Physician specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. - 1998 -
- Kaylee Pitre - Director of Admissions at Vandebilt Catholic. - -
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