Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Missouri):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Matthew S. - Graduated in 2012 -
- Pastors Dan & Joan Olson, founders of Living Word Church; involved in ministry since 1979. -
- Josh Sargent - Joshua Thomas Sargent (born February 20, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or winger for EFL Championship club Norwich City and the United States national team. In May 2017, at the age of 17, Sargent became the youngest U.S. player to score at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. Candace N. Hall - 2006 - Assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. -
- Zion Cannon - 2023 - Valedictorian candidate and active community leader. -
- Edward White - Founder of Canton, Missouri -
- Jayson Tatum - NBA player for the Boston Celtics
- Jayson Tatum '16 - NBA Basketball Player with Boston Celtics
- Bradley Beal '10 - NBA Basketball Player with Washington Wizards
- Ben Bishop '05 - NHL Hockey Player with Tampa Bay Lightning
- Minkyu Lee '04 - Academy Award Winner
- J. Eric Skelton '83 - Deputy Director U.S. Secret Service
- Mike Kehoe '79 - Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
- John Doerr '69 - Venture capitalist, author and investor
- Miriam Cruz - As co-founder of Agni, Miriam was selected as a Forbes 30 under 30 in the Food and Drink industry https://www.forbes.com/pictures/61a67d8742bbf7cb5403d8c8/miriam-cruz-29-cofounder/?sh=7c0fa02e43eb
- Emily Widder - MIT Grad & Astrodynamics Engineer at Boeing
- Mary Madeline Willis - Staff Associate Investigator, Corteva AgroScience
- Jill Schlude - Named Columbia’s First Female Police Chief, 2024. -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate -
- Chris Stockard, 2-time all-state basketball player and former college basketball player at UMKC -
- David Boyd - Featured in COMO Magazine 20 Under 40. CEO of Questec
- Jon Mueller - Local Artist. https://jon-mueller.com/
- Bobby Campbell - Movie Producer: Phillip K. Dick, Awards: Best Short Film Winner, Best Supernatural Film Winner, Best Drama, and Best Sci-Fi Drama.
- Tofer Brown - Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist out of Nashville, TN. With over 150 recorded songs and 100+ TV/Film placements, he has seen success across many genres, including Country, Pop, CCM, R&B, etc, and has worked extensively with several platinum-selling overseas artists.
- Laurie Hunsicker Phillips '88 -
- Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ '76 -
- Doreen Wallace, Notable Activist -
- Nick Drake - 2016 - Stars in Broadway’s & Juliet -
- TJ Hughes - 2014 - Transforming Gaming with Nour: Play With Your Food -
- Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church -
- Thomas Merton, Author and Trappist Monk -
- Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder of Facebook -
- Caroline Brink, Valedictorian, Class of 2022 -
- Doreen Wallace, Foster Care Advocate -
- Kim Bailey, Educator -
- Anne Frank, Historical Figure -
- Julia Child, Renowned Chef -
- Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia Founder -
- Larry Page, Google Co-founder -
- Sergey Brin, Google Co-founder -
- Andria, Owner, graduated from Lindenwood University -
- Jaime, Director of Education, graduated from Webster University -
- Samantha Metzler, Owner of The Goddard School of Fenton -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (2001) -
- Jane Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist (2008) -
- John Smith, Class of 2005 - Notable Author -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1995) -
- Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 2001) -
- Leonard Cohen, Poet and Singer -
- Andy Cohen, Television Producer -
- Maggie Rogers, Musician -
- Sandy Smith, Secretary-Treasurer -
- Donald Sheerin, Senior Pastor -
- Jeff Ehrhardt, Class of 2000, Businessman -
- Children of families that attended KinderCare, who have gone on to excel in academic pursuits. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Larry Page, founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, founder of Google -
- Sterling Brown - Principal of Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Illinois. -
- Steve Atwater - Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2020 -
- Steve Dispensa - Steve Dispensa, VP of PM, and part of Microsoft's team of experts at Microsoft Security Blog
- Allison Hartman, Class of 2017 - recognized for leadership in community service. -
- John Smith, 2005 - Noted philanthropist -
- Jane Doe, 2010 - Award-winning author -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Edna Fischel Gelhorn, 1896 - Edna Fischel Gellhorn was an American suffragist and reformer who played a prominent role in founding the National League of Women Voters.
- Irma Rombauer Tuffs, 1901 - Irma Rombauer Tuffs was an American cookbook author, best known for The Joy of Cooking, one of the world's most widely read cookbooks.
- Vincent Price, 1929 - Vincent Price Jr. was an American actor best known for his performances in horror films, although his career spanned other genres, including film noir, drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy. He appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films.
- Harriett Bland Green, 1933 - Harriet Bland was an Olympian and a member of the St. Louis AC team that won the AAU relay in 1935. In Berlin she ran the first stage on the relay team that took the gold medals after the Germans, who had set a world record in the heats but dropped the baton on the last exchange.
- William DeWitt, 1959 - William O. DeWitt Jr. is an American businessman and currently the managing partner and chairman of the St. Louis Cardinals, a professional baseball franchise which competes in Major League Baseball.
- Linda Wells, 1976 - Linda Wells is an American journalist and founder of Allure magazine.
- Jim Lee, 1982 - Jim Lee is a Korean American comic-book artist, writer, editor, and publisher. He is currently the Co-Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics.
- Joe Buck, 1987 - Joseph Buck is an American sportscaster and the son of sportscaster Jack Buck. He has won numerous Sports Emmy Awards for his work with Fox Sports.
- Chrissy Taylor Broughton, 1994 - Chrissy Taylor Broughton, 1994, Christine Taylor Broughton is President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility which operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental.
- Sterling K. Brown, 1994 - Sterling K. Brown, 1994, Sterling K. Brown is an Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor who starred in NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe nominated drama series This Is Us.
- Mr. Dale Dye, 1962 - Author, Actor and Military advisor to many Hollywood movies
- Tony Gervino, 1984 - Senior vice president of culture and content at TIDAL, a global music entertainment platform. Co-founder of two leading media brand magazines: SLAM, a basketball magazine, and XXL, a hip-hop magazine.
- Michael Aubuchon, 1994 - Leading game designer who has contributed to the creation of some of the most well-known games in the industry, including “Doom,” “Rage,” and the “America’s Army” saga
- Venustiano Reyes, 1988 - World-renown composer and musician and composer
- Dr. William Burch, 1989 - Medical director of Methodist North Hospital in Tennessee and program medical director of the Sound Emergency Medicine Fellowship in Texas and Louisiana
- General Clifton Cates, 1910 - 19th Commandant of the US Marine Corp
- Mr. Joaquin Dabdoub, 1981 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan
- Bridgadier General Carl Tegtmeier, 1962 - Former Deputy Commanding General, 102nd Army Reserve Command
- Mark Ledford, 1978 - Famous jazz trumpeter, vocalist and guitarist
- Jesús Guzmán, 1985 - Stand up comedian, late night talk show host
- John Doe, Class of 2000, Nobel Laureate -
- Heidi Gardner - An American actress, comedian, and writer.
- Bryonha Maria Parham - Musician and acress currently on Broadway and in the arena of classical crossover.
- Megan Propeck - Exceptionally skilled student-athlete poised to shine in the world of professional golf
- Taylor Seyer, Alumni 2013 -
- Rachel Hearnes, Alumni 2012 -
- Mark Thill, CPA - CEO - 1992 -
- Dr. Lance Tatum, University President -
- Brianna Duncan - Editor-in-Chief of the International Relations Journal at Boston University - 2011 -
- John Kander '44 - Tony Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated Broadway theatre composer; musicals include Chicago, Cabaret, and Fosse; songs include Theme from New York, New York; films include Cabaret and Chicago
- Bill Rockne, '35 & Knute Rockne Jr. '37 - Sons of Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, who was leaving Kansas City after visiting his sons at Pem-Day when he died in a plane crash
- Michael Poggemeir - Successful in Soccer and Basketball, valued academic structure -
- Erika Howery - Excelling in college due to strong foundational skills learned at PHCA -
- Students who have graduated with honors and received scholarships -
- Katie Couric, Journalist -
- Marc Jacobs, Fashion Designer -
- not available -
- Spencer Tracy (Attended) -
- Marvin Grilliot (Former Executive Director of National Jesuit Alumni Association) -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Business Leader -
- Jane Smith, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. Debbie Peterson, VP for Enrollment Management & Student Success at Southeast Missouri State -
- Stephen Minnis - President, Benedictine College
- Joe Becker '49, Cyclist in the 1956 Summer Olympics -
- Ray Bluth '46, Member of professional Bowling Hall of Fame -
- Nelson Burton '60, Member of professional Bowling Hall of Fame -
- John Doe, Notable Scientist, Class of 2010 -
- Jane Smith, Author, Class of 2015 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1995) -
- Kristen Anderson, Class of 1991, Music Management degree -
- Msgr. Raymond Orf - Catholic Priest who served the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the Diocese of Springfield Cape Girardeau. -
- Len Boehmer - Major League Baseball Player (1967 - 1971 with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees). -
- Mr. D - US Navy SEAL. -
- Matt Wynn - Nashville Recording Artist. -
- Sarah Mallon, Class of 2010 -
- Tim Waris, Class of 2005 -
- Mr. Don McCain, Co-founder -
- Mr. Stan Way, Local Pastor -
- Ken Worcester - Former child returns after 50 years with 5,000 lbs. of supplies -
- Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman, Economist -
- Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer -
- Greg Finch - Honored at the Herzog Foundation Excellence in Christian Education Awards Gala -
- Pam Block - Versatile musician and arranger composer with numerous performances -
- Dativa Sebagabo, Facebook Review -
- Frankie Rose, Google Review -
- Gage Spaid, Google Review -
- Hon. Thomas P. Griesa, '48 - Frmr US District Judge
- Mr. Bernat Rosner, '50 - Frmr General Counsel of Safeway; Author
- Mr. John H. Biggs, '54 - Director of Boeing Co.; Frmr CEO of TIAA-Cref
- Mr. Irv Williamson, 61 - US International Trade Commissioner
- Dr. Richard Levy, '63 - Pediatric Endocrinologist
- Mr. Keith Williamson, '70 - Senior VP and General Counsel for Centene Corporation
- Ms. Aimee Dowl, '92 - US Department of State; Author
- Dr. Dave Messina, '92 - COO at Cofactor Genomics
- Ms. Alisa Tang, '92 - Editor, Washington Post
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, Class of 2000 -
- Jane Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist, Class of 2005 -
- Rachel Attebery '08 - Author of The Bluebeam Guidebook
- Brett McMillan '10 - St. Louis Cardinals reporter for Cardinals Insider
- Corey O'Grady '04 - Grace Church Amsterdam ministry
- Richard States '11 - F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot
- Kristi Krey, athlete -
- Mimi Webster Murphy, educational leader -
- John Doe, Philanthropist (Graduated 2000) -
- Michael Gerson '82 - Former presidential speechwriter for George W. Bush and one of Time Magazine's "25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America."
- Sandra McCracken '95 - Singer-Songwriter and winner of the 2023 GMA Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year.
- Jacob Turner '09 - Former MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals.
- Kirsten Wright '17 - Soccer player for Racing Louisville FC.
- Larry Page, Google co-founder -
- Sergey Brin, Google co-founder -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1985) -
- Morgan Bosman - 2011 - Musician -
- Seth Williams - 2005 - Veterinarian -
- Caroline Baer - 2012 - Apple Technical Program Manager -
- Jay Gard - 2008 - Producer -
- Hal Faught - Involved in nonprofit initiatives. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Class of 1990) -
- Jane Smith, Pulitzer Prize Winner (Class of 1985) -
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