Maryland Famous Private School Alumni

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)
  • Victoria Meadows - Class of 2015, won the top prize for her poster presentation at the Morgan State University 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. -
  • Amanda Pare Court - Presented a poster session at the 2014 meeting of the American Educational Research Association. -
  • Father Edward Albert Hughes - Founding Pastor -
  • Alumni 1974 - Contributed to local community -
  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Founders of Google) -
  • Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) -
  • Jimmy Wales (Founder of Wikipedia) -
  • Julia Child (Celebrity chef and author) -
  • Anne Frank (Author, diarist from World War II) -
  • Taylor Swift (Grammy Award-Winning singer/songwriter) -
  • Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Nobel prize winning author) -
  • George Clooney (Academy award-winning actor) -
  • John Smith, Class of 2000 - Renowned Scientist -
  • Jane Doe, Class of 1995 - Award-Winning Author -
  • Emily B., Educator -
  • Jeff J., Parent -
  • 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 - Pioneer in designing teaching approaches for students with learning disabilities. -
  • Will Smith - Maryland State Senator, class of 2000 -
  • Stephen Curry - NBA Basketball Player -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
  • Jane Smith, Academy Award winner (Graduated 2005) -
  • Jane Smith, Class of 2010 - Acclaimed Author -
  • John Doe, Class of 2015 - Professional Athlete -
  • Francis Scott Key - Wrote the U.S. National Anthem - Not applicable -
  • Rina K. - Notable author and speaker -
  • Otis B. Read '55 - Head of Middle School for 33 years -
  • Chris Post - Headmaster since 2008 -
  • David Bernad '99 - Emmy, Golden Globe, and Producers Guild of America (PGA) award winner for HBO's The White Lotus. Executive Producer for White House Plumbers, Hollywood film producer; Stumptown, Superstore, Bad Trip, Zombieland, Unicorn Store, The D Train, and more.
  • Henry Rollins '79 - Musician
  • Lisa Sugar '94 - Co-founder of POPSUGAR
  • John Phillips '63 - Musician and co-founder of The Mamas & the Papas
  • Cam Brown '16 - NFL linebacker
  • Justin Herron '14 - NFL offensive tackle
  • Princess Noor Pahlavi '10 - Granddaughter of the last Emperor of Iran
  • Masai Russell '18 - Track and field sprinter, and hurdler. She won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100 m hurdles event.
  • Sahara Shrestha, Former Student Leader -
  • Zach Manack, Notable Graduate -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate class of 1980 -
  • Jane Smith, CEO of TechCorp class of 1985 -
  • Allen Albaugh - 1985 - Maryland State Trooper. -
  • Rebekah Reid Albaugh - 1992 - Teaching piano for over 18 years. -
  • Hannah, Class of 2018 - Overcame dyslexia and is now a confident reader. -
  • Successful graduates who have been accepted into institutions such as Penn State, Salisbury University, and the United States Army. -
  • Penn State, Class of 2020 -
  • Salisbury University, Class of 2019 -
  • Alumni Name - Notable Achievement -
  • Brandon Victor Dixon - Actor, singer and producer; Broadway star; and Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award nominee
  • Hailee ('23) -
  • Hayden ('23) -
  • Brennen ('23) -
  • Mary Hopkins - 2014 - Advocate for criminal justice reform. -
  • Rotimi Abimbola - 2006 - Carnegie Mellon Graduate. -
  • Luke Newquist (2013) - Accountant at RSM US LLP and recipient of the First Choice Advisor Award. -
  • Jeff Bezos | Founder of Amazon.com -
  • Sergey Brin and Larry Page | Co-founders of Google -
  • Will Wright | Designer of The Sims video games -
  • Anne Frank | Renowned World War II diarist -
  • Katherine Graham | Former owner-editor of The Washington Post -
  • Sean “Diddy” Combs | Rapper and CEO of Bad Boy Records -
  • Julia Child | First world-famous television chef -
  • Prince William & Prince Harry | Sons of the Prince of Wales -
  • Helen Hunt | Academy Award-winning actress -
  • George Clooney | Academy Award-winning actor -
  • Chelsea Clinton | Daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton -
  • Berry Brazelton | Noted pediatrician and author -
  • Joshua Bell | American violinist -
  • Lea Salonga | Multi-awarded singer and Broadway actress -
  • Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | Former editor, former first lady -
  • Melissa and Sarah Gilbert | Actors -
  • Estefania Garcia Torres, Class of 2020 -
  • Delya White, Class of 2021 -
  • Kathleen Guinan, co-founder of Zaccheaus Kitchen and Rachel’s Women’s Center -
  • Elise Howard - Graduated in 2023 -
  • Sybil Deveraux, Educator -
  • Connie Corbet, Educator -
  • Dr. Scott T. Aaronson, Chief Science Officer, pioneer in psychopharmacology -
  • Maria H. Malagon - Demonstrated outward commitment to the Quaker testimonies. -
  • Elaine Kwon - Founding and Managing Partner at Kwontified, an ecommerce management and software company -
  • Nick Silbergeld - Director at HASI, a leading climate-positive investment firm that actively partners with clients to deploy real assets that facilitate the energy transition. -
  • Valedictorian of Kent County High School in 2017, 2019, and 2020. -
  • Valedictorian in Queen Anne’s County in 2020. -
  • Valedictorian at The Gunston School in 2018. -
  • 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
  • Alice Johnson, Award-winning author -
  • John Smith, National Education Advocate -
  • 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
  • Alumni have been accepted to prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard University and Yale University. -
  • Mary - Pregnant by the Holy Spirit, significant in Christian ministry -
  • Dipti, Owner -
  • Courtney, On-Site Owner -
  • John Smith, Actor, Class of 2005 -
  • Jane Doe, Scientist, Class of 2008 -
  • John Doe - CEO of a Fortune 500 company - 2010 -
  • Olivia Henry - Attending Hagerstown Community College, pursuing a degree in Secondary English Education. -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (graduated 2005) -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
  • Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner (Graduated 2005) -
  • Marian Wright Edelman, prominent child advocate -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate, Class of 1985 -
  • Mr. Matthew Reisberg, Heritage Alumus - Class of 1992 -
  • Mrs. Stephanie Stamper, Heritage Alumna - Class of 1995 -
  • Mrs. Andrea Renner, Heritage Alumna - Class of 2000 -
  • Mrs. Heather Grove, Heritage Alumna - Class of 2005 -
  • Mrs. Jeannette Dan, Heritage Alumna - Class of 2001 -
  • Mrs. Anne Graff, Heritage Alumna - Class of 1998 -
  • Della Boggs, missionary in Africa -
  • Katy Hearn - Alani Nutrition Founder
  • Jessica Golding - State-wide award winner -
  • Carlos Domacasse, 4Front Diller Program Coordinator -
  • Stephanie Ziman, Director of Inclusion & Ability -
  • Immanuel Quickley, NBA Player -
  • Various notable alumni recognized at the John Carroll Alumni Awards -
  • Dr. Patricia Ritter, innovator in education for individuals with disabilities, graduated in the late 1980s from her institution. -
  • Sam Anas - Professional hockey player who helped the AHL's Hershey Bears win the Calder Cup title in 2023. -
  • Sachin Das - First team All-UAA in singles at the University of Chicago. -
  • Joey Epstein - Led the varsity lacrosse team to an undefeated season and national championship. -
  • Kino Lilly - Ivy League Rookie of the Year at Brown University. -
  • John Doe, Notable Author -
  • Jane Smith, Award-Winning Artist -
  • R. Alpizar, accepted by the United States Naval Academy -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
  • Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 1985) -
  • Kevin McGinnity, Class of 2011 -
  • Patricia J. Mitchell '65, first woman and alumna president of the Board of Trustees -
  • Meghan Doyle Finkel '95, prominent educational leader -
  • John Smith - Nobel Laureate, Class of 2010 -
  • Jane Doe - Renowned Author, Class of 2012 -
  • Larry Page (Google co-founder) -
  • Sergey Brin (Google co-founder) -
  • Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon.com) -
  • Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (Former First Lady) -
  • Anne Frank (Famous diarist) -
  • Jimmy Wales (Co-founder of Wikipedia) -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
  • Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 1995) -
  • 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.
  • Alumnus - 2021 - All of rhetoric, and logic, and grammar means nothing if there's no love behind it...love is what makes New Covenant great. -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
  • Jane Smith, Acclaimed Author (Graduated 1998) -
  • Katie H, Grinnell College ‘20 -
  • Chastity Dunnaville ’06* -
  • Sallie Zeidler Grandi ’68 -
  • Barbara Reahl Kasun ’77 -
  • Patricia Lagator Knott ’86 -
  • Amy Sielicki Larkin ’93 -
  • Margaret Watson Strott ’50* -
  • John Smith - Class of 1985, Actor -
  • Jane Doe - Class of 1990, Scientist -
  • Elise Van Leer ('13') - Developed a true curiosity about life and a love for discovery. -
  • Cardinal Edwin O’Brien - Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher -
  • Archbishop William E. Lori - 16th Archbishop of Baltimore -
  • Christine Green, recipient of the 2020 Golden Apple Award for dedication and commitment to excellence in education. -
  • Jason Knecht, Assistant Principal with significant educational leadership experience. -
  • Stephon Dingle, featured in The Catholic Review for impactful work, Class of 2008 -
  • Dr. Betty J. Swinney-Reeder, Pastor and author -
  • Sergei Brin - Co founder of Google
  • Kristen Smith - Associate Director, Center for Enabling CapabilitiesWalter Reed Army Institute of Research Associate Director Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
  • Amy Berman Jackson - United States District Judge - 1972 -
  • Edward Witten - Physicist - 1968 -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
  • Michelle Taylor, Head of School -
  • Eli, Lou-Anh and Sena '25 - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Winners -
  • 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
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
  • Mark Taylor (Sucoloski), Class of 2014 -
  • Katy Bullard, Class of 2007 -
  • Dr. Chris Greenawalt, Class of 1985 -
  • 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
  • Samantha Andrea Fangmeyer - Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award of Merit -
  • Harrison James Brady - National Honor Society Scholarship Award -
  • Makayla Shaye Ferrell - Balfour Service Award -
  • John Smith, Class of 2000 - Notable Philanthropist -
  • Jane Doe, Class of 2005 - Renowned Author -
  • Jane Doe - Acclaimed Author - 2000 -
  • 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.”
  • John Smith, Community Leader (Graduated 1986) -
  • Jane Doe, Author and Philanthropist (Graduated 1990) -
  • Scott Osbourn, Principal, 1999 Graduate -
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate - Class of 1990 -
  • John Doe, Philanthropist (Class of 2005) -
  • Jane Smith, Author (Class of 2010) -
  • Caleb Williams - NFL Player, Heisman Trophy Winner
  • Nicole Yeargin - Gold Medal Track and Field Olympian
  • Fr. Bill Finch, founding pastor and administrator. -
  • Teri Dwyer, awarded Distinguished Principal of the Year 2018. -
  • 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
  • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
  • Jane Smith, Award-winning Author -
  • Bonnie Kristian, Writer -
  • Nate Sansom, SCS Class of 2017 -
  • Mary Lou Retton, Olympic Gold Medalist (1984) -
  • James Monroe, President of the United States -
  • Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court -
  • Dr. Scott Aaronson, Chief Science Officer at Sheppard Pratt -
  • Andre Allen - Biomedical Sciences Major, McDaniel College, Class of 2018 -
  • Adam Taylor - MBA from American University, Class of 2012 -
  • Emma Mugford - ABA Therapist and enrolled in Doctoral of Psychology Program, George Washington University, Class of 2011 -
  • Beth Williams Kirby - Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Class of 1997 -
  • Former Senator, State Legislator, Community Leaders -
  • Kristen and Jake Deford - supporters of the school environment. -
  • Shannon Menapace - positive reviews on the school’s impact on her children. -
  • 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
  • Raymond Speights, Principal -
  • Santiago D-L., known for his leadership and academic achievements. -
  • Christian Coates, Harvard University -
  • Chase Harmon, Stanford University -
  • Dr. Sheemon Zackai, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Mount Sinai Medical Center -
  • Aryeh Broth, Served in the Israeli Defense Force and pursuing a Bachelors in Biology -

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