Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Nebraska):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Nobel Peace Prize laureate. -
- Michael Jordan - Legendary NBA player. -
- Buffalo Bill Cody’s daughters, Irma and Arta, attended Brownell Hall in the 1880s-1890s. -
- Dr. Ron Larchick, Class of 1965, shared his inspiring memoirs. -
- Thireena Yuki - Former Congressional Candidate Author: Timekeeper: The Sagas of Aleria
- Miyu Suwa - Internationally recognized Translator
- Laura Hickman, Ed.D. -
- George Spilker, Special Education Director -
- Amie Dirkschneider - Attended HCCS, attributes her strong faith to the foundation built there. -
- Jackie Cech - Expressed gratitude for the lessons learned and friendships made at HCCS. -
- Raheem Briggs - Graduated from Jesuit Academy in 2018, currently a junior at Campbellsville University on a full-ride scholarship and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. -
- Bradyn Gulley - Graduated from Jesuit Academy in 2020, intends to pursue his Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine at Creighton University, recognized for his leadership in sports and awarded the Grit Scholarship. -
- Nick Orduna, Class of 1988, Coach and Community Leader -
- Trent Lockard, Class of 2019, Accepted into UNL's Business Honors Academy -
- Jane Doe, Activist -
- John Smith, Author -
- Michele Romero Ernst, President (Class of 1981) -
- Susie Sullivan, Principal (Class of 1980) -
- Zach Nelson - CEO of NetSuite, Inc.
- Mike McCarthy - Chairman and Co-Founder of McCarthy Group, LLC
- Kevin Kennedy - Screenwriter/Producer- The Assassination of Richard Nixon, The Defenders
- Most Reverend William Dendinger - Bishop of the Grand Island, NE Diocese
- Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. - President of Creighton University
- Tim Kassmeier, activities director -
- Tim Kassmeier, Activities Director -
- Bill Lafleur, Principal -
- Sheng Wang, comedian and writer -
- Jeremy Ekeler - Notable Lenten talk speaker - 1997 -
- Nick Nolte, Actor, 1998 -
- Sister Mary Ann Schmit, educator, known for her contributions to Catholic education in Nebraska. -
- St. Gerald of Mayo, monk and abbot -
- Sr. Mary Alma, Administrator of the Year -
- St. John the Baptist School graduates have gone on to excel in various high schools and universities. -
- Achievements include notable graduates who contributed significantly to their communities. -
- Pam Boehle, Archdiocesan Board of Education Elementary Teacher of the Year in 1993 -
- John Smith, Author -
- Jane Doe, Attorney -
- Katie Tessari - Librarian/Media Specialist - 2004 -
- Kali Robertson - Living locally, engaged with the community - 2003 -
- Monsignor Robert Tucker - Pastor, recognized community leader. -
- Distinguished Alumni -
- Darryl Strawberry, Former MLB Player -
- Pr. James H. DeLoach -
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