Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Maryland):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Trevon Diggs - Trevon Diggs is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
- Sally L. Smith (founder) - Pioneer in designing teaching approaches for students with learning disabilities.
- Henry Rollins ’79 - Musician, author, actor, spoken word artist (Black Flag frontman)
- Lisa Sugar '94 - Co-founder of POPSUGAR, media entrepreneur
- David Bernad ’99 - Emmy, Golden Globe–winning producer (The White Lotus)
- Quincy Wilson '26 - Olympic gold medalist, 400m sprinter. Youngest U.S. male track Olympian in history and member of Team USA’s 4x400m gold medal relay team.
- Masai Russell '18 - Olympic gold medalist, 100m hurdles. Elite hurdler and 2024 Paris Olympic champion in the 100-meter hurdles.
- Monique Currie ’01 - Former WNBA player, Duke standout. Longtime professional basketball player and two-time AP All-American at Duke University.
- Justin Herron ’14 - NFL offensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders. Professional football player drafted into the NFL after a standout career at Wake Forest.
- Cam Brown ’16 - NFL linebacker, New York Giants. NFL defensive player and special teams contributor drafted out of Penn State.
- Princess Noor Pahlavi ’10 - Iranian-American public figure. Member of the former Iranian royal family and international public figure engaged in business and advocacy.
- Aryemis Brown '17 - Rhodes Scholar; U.S. Space Force First Lieutenant. Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he served as Cadet Wing Commander.
- Brandon Victor Dixon - Actor, singer and producer; Broadway star; and Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award nominee
- Elizabeth Littlefield '78 - President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
- Lara Schwartz '85 - Vice President of External Affairs for The American Association of People with Disabilities
- Helen Whitney '61 - Oscar nominated producer, director, and documentary writer
- Nicole Hansen '12 - Nationally ranked climber
- Rachel Pohl '74 - Help found ArtCorps, a health and human rights nonprofit
- Tiffany Thomas '85 - Set Director for HBO's Game Change
- Learic Cramer '96 - Northrup Grumman engineer and race car driver
- Julie Bowen '87 - Emmy Award-winning actress
- Beth Botsford '99 - Olympic Gold Medalist
- Adele Smith Simmons '59 - President of the Global Philanthropy Partnership, senior advisor to the World Economic Forum, first female dean at Princeton
- Brian Cashman '85 - General Manager - New York Yankees
- Christopher Dodd '62 - United States Senator
- A.J. Wood '91 - U.S. National Soccer Player
- Mo Rocca '87 - Humorist, journalist, and actor
- Michael Bidwill '83 - Owner - Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Roy Hibbert '04 - Indiana Pacers Basketball
- Neil Gorsuch '85 - Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
- Brett Kavanaugh '83 - 'Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
- Jerome Powell '71 - Chair of the Federal Reserve
- Stephanie (Metz) Grace '95 - Stephanie holds a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School (Columbus, OH), a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), a Master of Sports Administration from Ohio University (Athens, OH), and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Studies from the University of Tampa (Tampa, FL).
- Todd Carver '93 - Todd is an ordained Minister and a Board Certified Chaplain.
- Scott Myers '92 - Scott is a missionary with FCA.
- Jocelyn Quirple-Smith '15 - Jocelyn is a teacher.
- Dalen William Carlson '05 - Dalen is an actor
- Katy Hearn '09 - Alani Nutrition Founder
- Breanna Ross - Breanna is a news anchor for WBAL-TV and Holy Trinity Class of 2011.
- Breana Ross - Breana Ross is a news reporter for WBAL-TV and Holy Trinity Class of 2011
- Audrey Powers '94 - Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operation at Blue Origin, along with actor William Shatner and two crewmates, soared into space today on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-18 on October 13, 2021.
- Brigid Kemmerer '96 - Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction, including Defy the Night, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Letters to the Lost.
- Isabella Whittaker '20 - Member of the 2024 United States Track and Field Olympic Team.
- Juliette Whittaker '22 - Member of the 2024 United States Track and Field Olympic Team.
- Sergei Brin - Co founder of Google
- Kristen Smith - Associate Director, Center for Enabling Capabilities Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Associate Director Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
- Matthew Pierce - Owner of multiple restaurants across Baltimore, including Clavel.
- Scott McGregor & Tippy Martinez - During the 1980s & early 1990s, several of the 1983 World Series teams placed their children at Rock Church Academy for a number of years. Today they are successful in many different career fields.
- Charles Gruver - Charles W. Gruver is a Lieutenant Colonel with the US Air Force, stationed here in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an expert in the field of military intelligence.
- Julie Traut - Julie Traut was nominated by Baltimore's Child Magazine for Mom of the Month for exceptional community service. She was also selected as the Baltimore Raven's Community Quarterback for outstanding community service. Mrs. Traut has served in various leadership positions for Baltimore City Public Schools, Camp Rock, and Christian Youth Athletics. She now serves as the School Administrator for Rock Church Academy.
- Adena Friedman - President of Nasdaq
- Virginia Hall - World War II spy
- Jenny Slingluff Levy - Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, University of North Carolina
- Nikki Ari Parker - Actress
- Larry Hogan - Governor of the State of Maryland 2015- Present
- Pierre Omidyar '84 - Founder of eBay and philanthropist with Omidyar Network
- Whitney Cummings '00 - Actress, comedian, author, and co-creator of "2 Broke Girls" sitcom
- Steven Levenson '02 - Tony Award-winner for Best Book of a Musical for "Dear Evan Hansen"
- Melissa d'Arabian '86 - Food Network personality, cook, author
- Kate Siegel '00 - Actress and screenwriter
- Chase Young - NFL player for the Washington Commanders
- Larry Owens '04 - Larry Owens is an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer. He received a Lucille Lortel Award and a Drama Desk Award for his leading performance in the off-Broadway musical A Strange Loop. Owens has acted on television shows including Search Party, High Maintenance, Modern Love, and Abbott Elementary.
- Chris Nelson '00 - Emmy-winning Journalist for his coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombing while working for NBC News. Chris is currently the Director of Talent Relations and Recruitment for News Nation.
- Tariq Al-Sabir '07 - Music Composer, Director and Producer.
- Kyle S. Taylor '97 - Author and journalist
- James Holloway - Former Chair, Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Alfred T. Mahan - 19th century naval strategist, author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783
- Olisaneme Okonkwo '16 - Olisaneme Okonkwo, a proud St. Martin of Tours graduate, earned his degree from Harvard and is now pursuing a Master’s in Bioengineering at Rice University, with plans to enter medical school this fall. He credits his nine years at St. Martin of Tours for nurturing his faith, love of learning, and commitment to service. From leading outdoor programs at Harvard to advocating for the environment, Olisaneme continues to make a meaningful impact to become a community physician and innovator in medical care.
- Lorraine McNamara ’13 - Lorraine McNamara, who attended St. Martin of Tours from Kindergarten through 8th grade, began skating at just two and a half years old. What started as family rink visits turned into a lifelong passion, one that’s taken her to international competitions and earned her medals, including a silver at the 2023 World University Games. Guided by her longtime coaches at Wheaton Ice Skating Academy, Lorraine dedicates hours each day to training both on and off the ice. She credits her Catholic education for grounding her through the highs and lows of elite competition. With her sights set on the 2030 Winter Olympics, Lorraine remains grateful for the strong foundation built at St. Martin of Tours School
- Nichole Thompson - Now a teacher at St. Martin's!
- Olivia Paola - “My ten years at St. Martin’s were extremely formative and rewarding, Its tight-knit community allowed me to form strong relationships with friends and teachers that remained intact throughout my high school years.”
- Caleb Williams - NFL Player, Heisman Trophy Winner
- Nicole Yeargin - Gold Medal Track and Field Olympian
- Liz Claiborne - Fashion Designer
- Edie Sedgwick - Socialite, actress, model, and 'It' girl of 1965
- Mary Pillsbury Lord - Former U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly
- Samuel Finley - Founder of WNA and 5th president of Princeton University
- Benjamin Rush - Signer of the Declaration of Independence and prominent early physician
- Richard Stockton - Signer of the Declaration of Independence
- Ebenezer Hazzard - 1st United States Postmaster General
- William Shippen & John Morgan - Founders of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School
- Alexander Martin - Former governor of North Carolina
- Josh Boone - NCAA Champion (UCONN), Former NBA Player (Nets)
- Ross Cameron - President of Charms Candy
- Eric Fischl - World renowned artist and sculptor
- Taylor Crothers - Professional photographer, famous for working with the Dave Matthews Band and Phish
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