Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (New York):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Peter Vlitas - Mr. Vlitas serves as Senior Vice President of Airline Relations for Travel Leaders Group. As a member of Travel Leaders Group’s leadership team, Mr. Vlitas focuses his area of expertise to provide benefits to all business divisions within Travel Leaders Group, managing the relationships with airlines to maximize the marketing and sales of their products to the organization’s more than 52,000 travel advisors. Mr. Vlitas is based in New York City.
- Stellene Volandes - Editor-in-Chief Stellene Volandes is a jewelry expert, and the author of Jeweler: Masters and Mavericks of Modern Design (Rizzoli).
- Michael Seremetis - Michael Seremetis was Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the US Secret Service for nearly 30 years before transitioning to executive roles in the private sector.
- Katherine Economos - Dr. Katherine Economos is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, and hospice and palliative medicine. She served as Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital for 27 years while holding the academic title of Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College.
- Ann Rento '81 P '14 '18, Admissions Director -
- Joan Rivers - Comedy legend and longtime host of "Fashion Police" on E! Network.
- Chuck Connors - Major League Baseball player and star of "The Rifleman."
- Celeste Holm - Academy Award winning actress
- Alumnus with careers in business and education, spreading the Gospel through full-time missions. -
- Dr. Bernard Horowitz, researcher with Child Welfare Research -
- Dr. Michael A. Pawel, executive director and assistant professor of psychiatry -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 1999 -
- Jane Smith, Author, 2005 -
- Alumni graduates who have pursued STEM degrees at colleges including Cornell University and Georgia Institute of Technology -
- Bob Gibbons - Social entrepreneur and fundraiser - 1965 -
- Jon Voight - Jonathan Vincent Voight is an American actor. He came to prominence in the late 1960s with his Academy Award-nominated performance as Joe Buck, in Midnight Cowboy (1969). During the 1970s, he became a Hollywood star with his portrayals of a businessman mixed up with murder in Deliverance (1972); a paraplegic Vietnam veteran in Coming Home (1978), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor; and a penniless ex-boxing champion in the remake of The Champ (1979).
- Alan Alda - Alan Alda is an American actor, filmmaker and comedian. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner, he is best known for playing Captain Benjamin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the war television series M*A*S*H (1972–1983). He also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the comedy-drama series. Alda is also known for recurring roles on television series, such as The West Wing and Ray Donovan, and received critical acclaim for his appearances in films such as Same Time, Next Year (1978) alongside Ellen Burstyn and for his directorial debut film The Four Seasons (1981).
- Chip Taylor - Chip Taylor (born James Wesley Voight) is an American songwriter and singer noted for writing "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing".
- Bob Hyland - Robert Joseph Hyland is a former American football guard who played eleven seasons in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and the New England Patriots. He played college football at Boston College and was drafted in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1967 NFL Draft.
- Eric Ogbogu - Eric Ogbogu is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, and Dallas Cowboys. He previously played college football at the University of Maryland. Ogbogu is also the official star and spokesperson of the Under Armour brand, and is named "Big E" in the Under Armour commercials, after being hired by founder and former Maryland teammate Kevin Plank.[8] His saying, "We must protect this house!" has been made famous from these advertisements.
- Adrian Griffin Jr. - Adrian Darnell "AJ" Griffin Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
- Billy Collins - William James Collins is an American poet, appointed as Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003. He is a Distinguished Professor at Lehman College of the City University of New York (retired, 2016). Collins was recognized as a Literary Lion of the New York Public Library (1992) and selected as the New York State Poet for 2004 through 2006. In 2016, Collins was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. As of 2020, he is a teacher in the MFA program at Stony Brook Southampton.
- Brian Sweeney - Brian Edward Sweeney is an American former professional baseball pitcher who is currently the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
- Marty Colon - Martin Conlon is a former professional basketball player whose career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) lasted from 1992 through 2000. In his freshman year in college he played on the Providence College team that went to the Final Four. His coach that year was Rick Pitino. He played for eight different teams during his NBA career. Conlon played for the Seattle SuperSonics, the Sacramento Kings, the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Bullets, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Clippers. After his NBA career came to an end, he continued to play professional basketball in Europe, where he played in Italy, Greece, Spain, and Ireland where he was the captain of the Irish national basketball team. Conlon has also been an active participant in the SportsUnited Sports Envoy program for the U.S. Department of State. In this function, he has traveled to Myanmar, India, Jordan, and Uzbekistan, where he conducted basketball clinics and events that reached a total of more than 1850 youths and people from impoverished areas.
- Robert E Landry - Landry joined Regeneron in 2013 and serves as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Regeneron, Mr. Landry served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Pfizer Inc.
- Dr. Nancy Shamow, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2004 for contributions in the field of Autism -
- Jane Smith - Notable scientist, graduated in 2010 -
- John Doe - Award-winning author, graduated in 2012 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Oscar Winner -
- Sophie - Avenues New York '16, Yale University '20 -
- Zaza - Avenues New York '16, Pomona College '20 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Pulitzer Prize Winner -
- Father Nelson Baker, Philanthropist -
- Father Nelson Baker, founder of OLV Human Services -
- Anthony Perlongo, NYPD Sergeant and Army Reservist -
- Alumnus A, notable author -
- Alumnus B, award-winning filmmaker -
- Dr. Charles Fasano, Head of School -
- Diane Baker, Parent ’16, ’18 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Rohan Spencer - Over 18 years of ministry experience, including work in evangelism and pastoral leadership. -
- Jaiden Harrison, WNY All-Time Leading Scorer -
- Dominic Anzalone, QB -
- Luke Soto, State Champion Golf Team -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- Chanie K. - Community leader and educator -
- Mira S. - Renowned author and speaker -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Greta Garbo, Actress -
- Martha Stewart, Businesswoman -
- John D. Rockefeller Jr. - financier and philanthropist, son of John Davison Rockefeller Sr.
- R. Sargent Shriver - diplomat and politician, creator of the Peace Corps, member of the Kennedy family
- Thomas Oliphant - journalist, correspondent and columnist at The Boston Globe
- Howard Dean - 79th Governor of Vermont, Chair of the Democratic National Committee
- Jamie Dimon - Chairman and Chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
- Patrick McEnroe - Tennis star, ESPN commentator, former Davis Cup captain, and current president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. -
- Lorenzo Manuali - Graduate student at the University of Michigan, previously graduated from Regis High School and Harvard University. -
- Leslie Peirez - Television producer in New York City. -
- Christian McFarlane - Signed his first professional soccer contract at 14. -
- Texlin Usher-Quinney - 1992 - Played Division 1 basketball at Seton Hall and for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. -
- Alicia Cummings McGlinchey - 1983 - Delivered the commencement address for the Class of 2024 highlighting resilience and sisterhood. -
- Isabella Bannerman - Syndicated cartoonist
- Lauren Belfer - NYT bestselling author of City of Light, A Fierce Radiance, And After the Fire
- Mara Hoffman - Fashion designer
- Amy Holden Jones - Screenwriter, film producer and director
- Tara Vanderveer - Record-breaking Stanford Women's & US Olympic Women's Basketball Coach
- Susan Hunt - Host on HGTV and former ESPN correspondent
- Mary Hochreiter Janney - Former mayor of Burlingame, California
- Amy C. Williams, Ph.D. - Composer, pianist and music professor
- Amy Beth Taublieb, Ph.D. - Clinical psychologist and author
- Tara VanDerveer - 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball coach, Head Coach of Stanford Cardinal, 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
- Rabbi Mendel Blau, Head of School -
- Rabbi Moishe Chaim Dovid, community leader -
- Gabby C. - Graduated in 2017, notable for contributions in experiential and project-based learning. -
- Tamara A. Prull, M.D. – 1977 -
- Heather Prull Ross – 1979 -
- David W. Prull II – 1981 -
- Sydney M. Ross – 2012 -
- Brady C. Ross – 2014 -
- Alison T. Makovec – 2019 -
- Mackenzie A. Makovec – Future Class of 2023 -
- Mr. Seamus O'Callaghan '85, firefighter, September 11, 2001 -
- Lindsey Steel, CEO Daycare.com -
- Jenna Ortega, Actress -
- Helen Papas, Award-winning Actress (Graduated 1986) -
- John C. K., Comedian and Actor (Graduated 1990) -
- Burgess Meredith - Actor, known for roles in Rocky and The Twilight Zone. -
- Ben Stiller - Actor, director, producer, known for films such as Meet the Parents and Zoolander. -
- Dr. Gordon McNeer - Cancer pioneer. -
- Bethany Donaphin - WNBA star. -
- Maureen Stapleton - American actress in film, theater and television
- Matthew Harvey Clark - Roman Catholic bishop, late Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
- Denise Doring VanBuren - 45th President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution
- Dr. Temple Grandin - Renowned autism advocate and author. -
- Max Pearce, 2010 (Harlem Globetrotters) -
- Claire Story, 2021, Colgate (Cross Country) -
- John Smith, Class of 1995 - Award-winning author -
- Jane Doe, Class of 2000 - CEO of Tech Innovations -
- Harry Valentine, educational reformer -
- Arnold Schickler, founder of the Churchill School -
- Pastor Larry King - Shared a message on 'Reflections on Faithfulness' during the 200th Anniversary Celebration -
- Zane Frink - Performed 'Softly & Tenderly' during the anniversary weekend -
- Sheelah A. Feinberg - Deputy Commissioner of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs -
- Brendan Kiely - Author and Distinguished Writer-In-Residence at Seton Hall University -
- Thomas Merton - Writer and advocate for peace -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Pulitzer Prize Winner -
- Paul Scariano, CEO, PJS Group -
- Robert B. Catell, former CEO of National Grid U.S. -
- Charles Conrad - Apollo 12 Commander, third man to walk on the moon
- Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo - Radio Sportscaster, Author
- Sam Harper, '79 - Screenplay writer of Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen II
- Bill Hudnut - Former mayor of Indianapolis & Congressman, author
- Academically talented alums, nearly 2,000 have graduated from DLSA. -
- Loukoumi Foundation - Good Deed Of the Month -
- Stephen Spahn - Chancellor of Dwight School, recognized for his leadership in global education. -
- Aidan Rizvi - An innovative student known for the 'Peace Panda' charity project in 2025. -
- Larry Page, CEO of Google -
- Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google -
- Alexander Graham Bell, inventor -
- Thomas Edison, inventor -
- Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon -
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer -
- Robert Frost, poet -
- Prince William, British royalty -
- Prince Harry, British royalty -
- T. Barry Brazelton, M.D., pediatrician -
- Anne Frank, diarist -
- Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, First Lady -
- Julia Child, chef -
- Will Wright, creator of Sim City -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner -
- Columbia University (2014) -
- The University of Toronto (2014) -
- Harvard University (2010 Valedictorian) -
- Yale University (2010 Salutatorian) -
- Jean-Yves Vesseau, Head of School -
- Rabbi Shmuel Altein - Director, Jewish Learning Institute in Winnipeg, Canada -
- Rabbi Gershon Avtzon - Founder and Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivas Lubavitch in Cincinnati, Ohio -
- Rabbi Mendel Azimov - Director, Beth Loubavitch of France -
- Bertil Hult - Founder of EF -
- Malala Yousafzai - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate -
- Jane Fonda - Activist and Actor
- Kirsten Gillibrand '84 - U.S. Senator for NY State
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1832) - Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements.
- Eunice Newton Foote (1838) - American scientist, inventor, and women's rights campaigner who discovered the greenhouse effect
- Jean Camper Cahn '52 - Lawyer and social activist who co-founded the Urban Law Institute and Antioch School of Law
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Sean Thomas Lugano, Class of 1987 -
- Vin Scully '44 - Legendary baseball broadcaster
- Cameron Young '15 - PGA Tour Professional
- Andrew Velazquez '12 - Major League Baseball Player
- Sean Gregory '94 - Senior Writer, Time Magazine
- George Jackson '77 - Movie Producer, Former President of Motown Records
- Joe Bastianich '85 - Restauranteur
- Khalid Robinson '08 - Special Assistant to the Head Coach - Golden State Warriors
- Eduardo Vilaro '82 - CEO Hispanico Balletico
- Dennis Aronov - attributed his independence and work ethic to the Montessori experience -
- Jeremy Diamond, Political reporter for CNN.com (Class of 2011) -
- Joseph Sutton - After Gesher Yehuda, Joey attended Kingsborough Community College and is a graduate of Hofstra University. Joey is the import manager for a large consumer goods manufacturing company. -
- Robby Chattah - Robby is a partner at Reshape, an NYC-based company that invests in companies within the Proptech sector. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Olympic Champion -
- Vickie Savvides, Alumnus, class of 2011 -
- Stefan Schaefer - Filmmaker - 1989 -
- Dan Feldman - Director at Verizon - 1989 -
- Agamemnon Otero - CEO, Repowering - 1995 -
- Kirstin Wolfe - DDS - 1999 -
- Zaria Forman - Artist - 2001 -
- Oliver Iselin '31, Parent '64, '66 and '71, President of the Board 1968 to 1969 -
- Ms. Alexis Azadian, Director & Lead Teacher, SUNY New Paltz, B.A. in Early Childhood Education & Sociology, 2017 -
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon -
- Larry Page, Co-Founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google -
- Mildred Goldberg - Celebrated her 99th birthday at GEC, exemplifying the care and support provided. -
- Dr. Caryl Bank, innovator in the field of special education. -
- Barbara Feingold, Ph.D., Psychologist and educator. -
- David Broza - Internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- John Lyon, founder of Harrow School -
- Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the UK -
- Eliot Livingston Wilson - Founder and design lead for FUTUR, focusing on regenerative affordable housing solutions. - 2005 -
- Temidra Willock - Owner of VIVID Blueprint, specializing in design rugs. -
- Juliet Garrett - Graduated from Princeton University, musician with band Psychobaby. -
- Natan Levy, UFC Fighter -
- Rabbi Asher Klein, Jewish Educator -
- Nate Salzer, Class of 2017 - Successfully transitioned to college due to the strong academic foundation provided by HCS. -
- Savannah Collins, Class of 2018 - Achieved an Associates Degree at Hudson Valley Community College and credits HCS for her spiritual and academic growth. -
- Wyatt Garratt, Class of 2011 -
- Gwyneth Larsen, Class of 2012 -
- Casanova Burgos - HWSC Alumna -
- Casanova Burgos, HWSC Alumna - overcame multiple traumatic events with support from Hillside -
- Mike Repole ’86, entrepreneur and philanthropist -
- Rev. Thomas H. Wheeland, Religious Leader -
- Zol Bellagambda - Honor Roll at St. Francis Prep -
- Tyler Ferland - Honor Roll at St. Francis Prep -
- Liam Fleming - Honor Roll at Holy Cross High School -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 2001 -
- Burgess Meredith '26 - Starred as the trainer in the "Rocky" movies as well as the Penguin in "Batman".
- Chichi Ikwuazom '16, National Player of the Week in volleyball -
- Ella Anthony '20, NYS Player of the Year in basketball -
- Musya Meyer - Educator and founder of Hudson Country Montessori School, recognized for contributions to education. -
- Ashley Willis, Principal -
- Kira Redmond, NJ alumnae in Spanish program who joined in Grade 4 without prior Spanish. -
- Martina Arroyo - International opera singer, appointed to NEA's National Council on the Arts. -
- Ron H. Brown - First African-American Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration. -
- Evelyn Hausner Lauder - Creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. -
- Jane Doe - CEO, Fortune 500 Company - 2010 -
- John Smith - Award-winning Author - 2005 -
- Natae Kidd ‘15, 2023 high school graduate -
- Zari James ‘15, graduated from Brooklyn College -
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- John Smith - Sports Hall of Fame - 2005 -
- Jane Doe - Award-winning Actress - 2010 -
- Z.Z., Magna Cum Laude Pace University Graduate -
- Isaac Elysee - Graduated at Cornell University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling (Class of 2011). -
- Aizel Joy Lalas Campbell - Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus in 2020 (Class of 2009). -
- Dr. Gina Cespedes - Graduated in 2008 from NYC Podiatric Medicine (Class of 1987). -
- Carl Fenichel, founded LETC -
- Natasha Cox-Magno - Education Doctorate Degree, Class of 1989. -
- Millie Chan - Product Designer, Business Owner and CEO
- Dr. Matthew Rosen - Physicist
- Miles Chamley-Watson - U.S. Olympian in Fencing (2012, 2016); 3-time First Team All-American
- Dr. Benjamin Cilento - Plastic & Reconstructed Surgeon
- Michael Schenker - Television Producer
- Phebe T. Phillips Byrne - Equestrian; winner National Horse of the Year 1990
- Tim Eriksen - Ethnomusicologist, Singer, Songwriter
- Lisa Gay Hamilton - Broadway, Film & TV Actor
- Chris Strompolos - Film Producer
- Jim Liu - US Junior Golf Champion 2010
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, graduated in 2000 -
- John Candelaria '72 - Retired Major League Baseball Pitcher
- Bakary Soumare '05 - Retired Professional Soccer Player
- God Shammgod '95 - Basketball Coach and Former Professional Player
- Jose Ferrer '26 - Oscar for Best Actor in a Motion Picture
- Zach Remillard - Professional baseball player for the Chicago White Sox. -
- Will Remillard - Professional baseball player in MLB. -
- Savanah (Fox) Leber - graduated from LCA in 2007, attended University at Albany -
- Shannon (Lee) Allen - graduated from LCA in 2005, attended University of Hawai’i at Manoa -
- Kaylie (Diggs) Hall - graduated from LCA in 2004, attended Pensacola Christian College -
- Mark Chertok, Senior Partner at Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C. -
- Tony Goldwyn, Actor and Director -
- Lenore G. Briggs - Founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori and had a significant impact on Montessori education. -
- Jordan Wright, Political Campaign Manager -
- Coco Ma, Author -
- Lauren Ridloff, Actress -
- Marlee Matlin, Academy Award Winner -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
- Isaiah Rocine, First Principal and Graduate -
- Not mentioned -
- Pamela Sanders, Superintendent -
- Alayah O’Sullivan - Valedictorian of East Brooklyn Community High School, Class of 2024 -
- Debo Adegbile - 1980 - Former Partner at a prominent law firm and National Security and Civil Rights Advocate -
- John Mezzalingua '85 - CEO of JMA Wireless https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JMA_Wireless
- Howell M. Estes III '60 - served as commander in chief in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the United States Space Command (USSC), and served as commander in the Air Force Space Command (AFSC), headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howell_M._Estes_III
- Syd Silverman '50 - owner and publisher of Variety magazine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Silverman
- Dr. Andrea Hamilton - Class of 1999, principal in the Elmsford Union Free District -
- Yanky, Computer Programmer at Goldman Sachs -
- Joan Horvath - Chief Aeronautical Engineer - NASA Jet Propulsion Lab; Chief Engineer - Magellan & TOPEX-Poseidon space missions - 1977 -
- Julia Alvarez - Award-Winning Author - 1967 -
- Kara DioGuardi - Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular a
- Nancy Kissinger - Nancy Sharon Maginnes Kissinger is a philanthropist, and the second wife of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She was a long-time aide to New York governor Nelson Rockefeller before her marriage, recommended to him in 1964 by her future
- Nia DaCosta - Nia DaCosta is a director and screenwriter. DaCosta is the first Black female director to debut a film at #1 ("Candyman") and the youngest filmmaker to direct a Marvel film.
- Alex Pall - Alex Pall is a musician best known as part of the duo The Chainsmokers.
- Marin Alsop - Marin Alsop is a conductor and violinist. She is currently music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, as well as, chief conductor of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Ravinia Festival.
- Steven L. Smith - Co-founder of Perdix Software, graduated in 2004. -
- LeSean McCoy - NFL player -
- A.J. Pena - First Team All-American -
- Ryan Browne - Quarterback at Purdue -
- Dr. David H. Benke, Chairman -
- Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer, KinderCare Learning Companies -
- Maria Montessori, Educator -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 2000 -
- Jane Smith, Award-winning Author, 2010 -
- Alumni Name - Graduated from the London School of Economics - 2022 -
- Dr. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio - 1970 - RN, honored as top award winner in performing arts. -
- Andrea - We are where Sesame Street producers send their young children.
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- John Doe, Historian (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Graduated 2005) -
- Donald Trump - 45th President of the United States
- Gillian Evans - Played college hockey at Alvernia University - 2022 -
- Christian Laettner - Played college basketball at Duke University - 1988 -
- Leslie Mendoza - 2015 - Continued education at Our Lady of Lourdes High School and University of Buffalo. -
- Karla Gunera - 2016 - Continued education at Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Catholic University. -
- Shirley Cordova - 2014 - Recipient of the 'Lighting the Way' scholarship at Mount Saint Mary's College. -
- Valerie Ocampo - 2013 - Continued education at John S. Burke Catholic High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. -
- Olivia Fralin - NAISNY Class of 2022 -
- Maxim Stein - NAISNY Class of 2022 -
- Amelia Sorgie - NAISNY Class of 2022 -
- Noah Murphy - NAISNY Class of 2022 -
- Richard Rockefeller - Physician and philanthropist
- Robel Teklemariam - Olympian (cross-country skiing)
- David Loud - Musician and conductor
- Matt Salinger - Actor, son of author JD Salinger
- David Sloan Wilson - Evolutionary biologist
- Yasmin Aga Khan - Philanthropist
- Adam Guettel - Composer and lyricist; Tony award winner
- Jessica Tuck - Actress
- Guillaume de Ramel - Philanthropist
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Eleanor Powell '80 - Executive Director, Investor Relations at The Estee Lauder Companies Inc
- Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42 - Former President of Trinity College, 1968-1981
- Mike Richter '85 - 1988, 1998, 2002 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94 - Cardiologist with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
- Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner - Darcy Prime Consulting, Former Assistant Director of Admissions, Stanford University
- Thomas Vonn '94 - 2002 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82 - Post Production Supervisor, Hollywood Film Industry
- Andrew Weibrecht '03 - 2010, 2014 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Craig Randall '61 - Mayor Lake Placid, NY
- Brad Olch '69 - Former Mayor, Park City, Utah
- Kevin Michael Grimmer - Distinguished Alumnus - 1977 -
- Jay Mahoney - Director of Athletics, noted for community service -
- Mickie Baldwin - Director of Development and Alumni Relations -
- Kate Geurin-DeVoe, Director of Communications & Public Relations -
- Daniel Martindale, President of The Arc New York -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Smith, Actor - Graduated in 2005 -
- Jane Doe, Scientist - Graduated in 2010 -
- Juan Williams - Political Commentator, Journalist, Author
- Hugo Sonnenschein - President Emeritus, University of Chicago
- Mark Strand - Pulitzer Prize winning poet and former Poet Laureate of the United States
- Bonnie Raitt - GRAMMY Acclaimed American Musician, 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Political Activist
- Jarvis, Thomas and Peter Rockwell - Sons of painter Norman Rockwell
- Robert Turner - Internationally known ceramist
- Lucretia Mott - Quaker, abolitionist, women's rights activist, and social reformer who helped launch the women's rights movement, the 1st Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY, which ignited the fight for women suffrage, earning women the right to vote in the USA
- Jonathan Talbot - An American collage artist, painter, and printmaker. He also is the creator of an innovative collage technique that eliminates liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process.
- Keith Bunin - Keith Bunin is an American dramatist and screenwriter. More recently known for writing "Onward", the computer-animated urban fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures.
- Jennifer Yee - Discovered a planet. Awarded a Carl Sagan Exoplanet Postdoctoral Fellowship by NASA, and currently based at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Erin Freeley - Alum of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 1990 -
- Tom, Fire Chief in Scarsdale -
- Mike, Mechanical Engineer -
- Monsignor Paul R. Sanchez, Bishop of Brooklyn -
- Monsignor Raymond Chappetto, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn -
- Owen Dowicz - Valedictorian at Stepinac High School for the 2023-2024 school year -
- Ava D'Arcy - Valedictorian at White Plains High School for the 2023-2024 school year -
- Gisselle - OLQA '17, Cristo Rey '21, Fordham '25, currently an honor student studying finance at Fordham University. -
- NBA professional player -
- National merit semifinalist -
- Jordan Nwora - NBA: Indiana Pacers (2023), Toronto Raptors (2025), Nigeria men's national basketball team (current)
- Anna Hezel - Wrote cookbook: "Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish-ionados", featured on Ryan Seacrest. Articles in Forbes, TASTE, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, GQ, among others.http://www.annahezel.com/
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Eberhard Arnold - Founder, Theologian -
- Emmy Arnold - Co-founder, Author -
- Kristen Palmer '19, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist -
- Ariana Rodriguez '23, Olympic competitor -
- Kristen Palmer, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, Class of 2019 -
- Ariana Rodriguez, Olympic Competitor, Class of 2023 -
- Jennifer Lopez 1987 - Singer/Actress/Producer
- Colleen Smith, Chief Development Officer, The Arc Rockland -
- Scarlett Johansson - Scarlett Johansson is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Her films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making Johansson the highest-grossing box office star of all time.
- Vera Wang - Vera Wang is an American fashion designer, best known for her elegant and sophisticated wedding dress and haute couture collections. She later branched into other lines, including menswear, jewelry, fragrances, eyewear, and home products.
- Jack Antonoff - Jack Antonoff is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. Antonoff is the lead singer of rock band Bleachers, and was a guitarist and drummer in the pop rock band Fun. He was previously the lead singer of the indie rock band Steel Train. Aside from his work with Bleachers and Fun, Antonoff has worked as a songwriter and record producer with various artists, including Taylor Swift, The 1975, Lorde, St. Vincent, Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey, Fifth Harmony, Kevin Abstract, Carly Rae Jepsen, the Chicks, Tegan and Sara and Clairo. Antonoff has often been credited with having a significant impact on the sound of contemporary popular music.[1][2]Antonoff has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won seven Grammy Awards, including the 2022 Grammy for Producer of the Year. He has also won Grammy Awards for his work with Fun, for production on Swift's albums 1989 and Folklore, for production on St. Vincent's album Daddy’s Home, and for co-writing the title track on St. Vincent's Masseduction.
- Wendy Whelan - Wendy Whelan is an American ballet dancer. She was principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and performed with the company for 30 years, and toured in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Whelan has also been an influential guest artist with Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company. In 2019, Whelan was named Associate Artistic Director of New York City Ballet.
- Yo-Yo Ma - Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist.[2] Born in Paris to Chinese[3] parents and educated in New York City, he was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four and a half. He graduated from the Juilliard School and Harvard University and attended Columbia University and has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world. He has recorded more than 90 albums and received 19 Grammy Awards.
- Christina Ricci - Christina Ricci is an American actress. Known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge,[2] Ricci predominantly works in independent productions, but has also appeared in numerous box office hits: to date, her films have grossed in excess of US$1.4 billion.[3] She is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Board of Review Award and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmys, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
- Carol Heiss - Carol Heiss is an American former figure skater and actress. Competing in ladies' singles, she became the 1960 Olympic champion, the 1956 Olympic silver medalist, and a five-time World champion (1956–1960).
- Rita Moreno - Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer.[2] Noted for her work across different areas of the entertainment industry, she has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater projects throughout her extensive career spanning over seven decades. Among her numerous accolades, Moreno is one of a few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT).[3][4] She is also one of 24 people who have achieved what is called the Triple Crown of Acting, with individual competitive Academy, Emmy and Tony awards for acting.
- Julia Stiles - is an American actress. Born and raised in New York City, Stiles began acting at the age of 11 as part of New York's La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.[2] Her film debut was a small role in I Love You, I Love You Not (1996), followed by a lead role in Wicked (1998) for which she received the Karlovy Vary Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She rose to prominence with leading roles in teen films such as 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Down to You (2000), and Save the Last Dance (2001). Her accolades include an NBR Award, a CFCA Award, a Gold Derby Award, a Teen Choice Award and two MTV Movie Awards, as well as Satellite Award, Gotham Award, Golden Globe Award, and Emmy Award nominations.
- Jerry O'Connell - is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Quinn Mallory in the television series Sliders, Andrew Clements in My Secret Identity, Vern Tessio in the film Stand by Me (1986), Joe in Joe's Apartment (1996), Frank Cushman in Jerry Maguire (1996), Derek in Scream 2 (1997), Charlie Carbone in Kangaroo Jack (2003), and Detective Woody Hoyt on the drama Crossing Jordan. He starred as Pete Kaczmarek in the single 2010–2011 season of The Defenders. He also had a starring role in the comedy horror film Piranha 3D (2010). Currently, he voices Commander Jack Ransom on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, Jerry O'Connell is co-host of The Talk, and hosts a version of Pictionary syndicated on Fox stations.
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- James J. O'Neill, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (1950) -
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Environmental Attorney and Activist -
- Ethelia Lung, interned at Google -
- David Even, VP at W.G. Arthur Co. -
- Maria Little, Alumni Parent -
- Jeff Walsh, Parent -
- Ben Silverman - Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning media entrepreneur and visionary producer behind The Office is the Chairman and Co-CEO of Propagate Content, creating and producing all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world.
- Lilah Yektai - Rising Star in the Art World, selected for prestigious art exhibitions -
- Alex Strada - Public Artist in Residence with NYC’s Department of Homeless Services -
- Daria Schieferstein - Accomplished attorney, received awards for pro bono work -
- Christina Douglas - Won two Emmy Awards for docuseries Tiny Creatures -
- Forrest Gray - Music composer for Netflix’s Bridgerton and Apple TV’s The Morning Show -
- Alum Rye Country Day is the place for academically focused students who thrive in hardworking environments. -
- Sehar Ahmed - Emmy-winning Senior Producer at CBS News and CBS Mornings -
- Isabel - Community leader and organizer of multiple charity drives -
- Mother Teresa (Saint), Nobel Peace Prize 1979 -
- Laura Picco, BA in Elementary Education, MS in Literacy -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Anna Johnson - Missionary work in Tanzania - 2022 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Mike, Facilities Manager, Class of 1980 -
- Peter Magowan - Former president of the San Francisco Giants. -
- Anthony Gardner - Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union. -
- Unnamed Individuals with Recognitions -
- Christian and Colin - honored for bravery in public service -
- Devlin Barrett '87 - 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner as National Security Reporter for The Washington Post
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2005) -
- Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 2010) -
- Chantel Blair, Early Childhood Educator, graduated in 2008 -
- Margaret Prowse ’57, Educator -
- Ann C. Deignan ’72, Educational Leader -
- Logan O'Hoppe - California Angel's MLB catcher
- Kristine O'Brien - Team USA Rowing member
- John Habyan - MLB professional pitcher (NYY, KC, St. Louis)
- Mike Petke - MLS (Real Salt Lake)
- Chris Wingert - MLS (NYCFC)
- Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook -
- Carrie Underwood, Country Music Artist -
- Diana Maneri - 2015 - Attended Binghamton University -
- Marguerite Mauceri - 2020 - Received an academic scholarship at her first choice Catholic high school -
- Brendan and Tyler - Class of 2023 -
- James and Emma - Class of 2023 -
- Joe Gonyeau - Salutatorian of the Ticonderoga High School Class of 2012 -
- Marissa Titus - Valedictorian of Crown Point Central School Class of 2012 -
- Various successful alumni accepted to Catholic High Schools. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Olympic Athlete -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2001) -
- John Doe, Notable Author (Graduated 2000) -
- Mrs. Sandra McGovern, a teacher with 11 years of experience at St. Simon Stock School. -
- Sara 2016 - Published author and Social Media Manager for Merlin Corporation
- Gavin 2016 - Military Service Navy
- Celia 2018 - University of Mary graduate - Teacher
- Mary Grace - Academic Scholarship - Benedictine College Graduate - Teacher of History
- Therese - Academic and Honors Scholarships - Liberty University
- Hannah - Academic and Honors Scholarships - Franciscan University
- Julianna - Military Service - Marines
- Louis D'Esposito '76 - Co-President of Marvel Studios, film producer, and director.
- Mike Breen '79 - Play-by-play sports commentator for NBA on ABC, lead announcer for New York Knicks games, and NBA Hall of Famer.
- Daryl Homer '09 - Saber fencer, three-time Olympian, and 2016 individual Olympic silver medalist.
- Arshay Cooper - Author and advocate for rowing programs. -
- Maya Ohrenstein (AC `19, HS `23) - Notable for supporting families after a tragedy. -
- Various notable Columbia alumni involved in education and social justice advocacy. -
- Molly Ephraim - Broadway Actress and past SYP student -
- Madison Beer - 2016 - Graduate and musician -
- Colleen R. Pettus, Head of School -
- Elaine G. McTemp, Olympic Swimmer -
- Atticus Fauci - Attending Binghamton University majoring in economics and history, Class of 2022 -
- Cash Vaughan - Currently a freshman at the University of Notre Dame studying Neuroscience and Behavior and Environmental Science, Class of 2024 -
- Susan Brown, Artist diagnosed with autism -
- Eric Sadowsky, Pure Vision Artist featured on NBC Dateline -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- St. John Neumann, Bishop and Saint, graduated from seminary in 1836. -
- Burke Boyce - Olympic fencer who competed for the U.S. Team at the 1924 Olympics. -
- Whiting Willauer - Former U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. -
- Jack Hemingway - Writer and conservationist, son of author Ernest Hemingway. -
- Thomas Price - Olympic rower who competed for the U.S. Team at the 1952 Olympics. -
- Nicholaí Martinez-Vergara ('19), who won first place in an art competition organized by OCANY. -
- Amy Adams, Actress -
- Elijah Wood, Actor -
- Yossi Tress, Co-founder -
- Mark Sonnenschein, Co-founder -
- Arel Moodie, 2003 -
- Barbara Davis, 1995 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Alayah O'Sullivan - Nursing major, accepted to North Carolina A&T University -
- Malobe Sampson, Founder and President of A Chance 4 Life, a non-profit organization. -
- John Smith - Nobel Laureate in Physics, graduated 2001 -
- Jane Doe - Oscar-winning actress, graduated 2005 -
- Archbishop Patrick Cardinal Hayes -
- Judge Michael Corriero -
- Daniel Feigin - Head of School, Class of 1984 -
- John Doe, 2010, Award-winning Author -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Christopher Wren ’54 - Retired from The New York Times after nearly twenty-nine years as a reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor. He is the author of Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom and Walking to Vermont.
- Paul Rachman ’78 - Is an American film director who directed the highly praised 2006 documentary American Hardcore, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics.
- Andrew Masset ’67 - Is an actor, known for Halt and Catch Fire, Remember the Titans, and Kill the Messenger.
- Michael Melford ’68 - Is an American photographer, artist and teacher known for his National Geographic magazine assignments.
- Joseph Callo ’48 - Is a Naval History Magazine Author of the Year. His most recent book is a memoir titled The Sea Was Always There. His book John Paul Jones: America’s First Sea Warrior is the 2006 winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award by the Naval Order of the US
- Chukky Okobi ’96 - NFL football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2001–07, Super Bowl XL Champion
- Maurice Vaughn ’86 - MLB first baseman, three-time All-Star, AL MVP
- Gil Junger ’72 - Is an American director for Touchstone Pictures, most famous for 10 Things I Hate About You
- Shayne Skov ’09 - American NFL football player, San Francisco 49ers
- Alumni from Twin Tiers Christian Academy have gone on to attend various colleges and universities. -
- Jack Hausman, founder and advocate for disability rights -
- Kofi Annan - Nobel Laureate and UN Secretary-General -
- Lydia, Editor at National Association of Professional Women -
- Dr. Gregory P. Eck - Headmaster/Principal -
- Anna Savino - Player Development Coordinator and co-creator of the NBA Women's Coaching Development Program. -
- Tina Sloan-McPherson - Famed actress, author, and playwright. -
- Dr. Sheila Butler - Medical Director at EmblemHealth Health@Work. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Pulitzer Prize Winner -
- Carrie Carl, LCSW-R, CEO -
- Emily Smith, child psychologist -
- John Doe, civic leader -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Class of 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Class of 1998) -
- Susan Straut Collard, Ph.D. -
- Carol Gerstmann, MS -
- Various graduates accepted into top elementary schools -
- Matt Bloom - Professional Mind Blower - 2013 -
- Bianca Rizzo - Special Education Advocate - 2010 -
- Lexa Krawchick - Inclusive Learning Champion - 2014 -
- Reed Switzer - Launches Hopscotch, an Innovative Fintech Company, as CEO - 2019 -
- Matt Bloom - 2013 - Professional Mind Blower -
- Bianca Rizzo - 2010 - Special Education Advocate -
- Derek Kirk - 2001 - Third Career Teacher -
- Braden Diamond - 2022 - Studying sports business at Monmouth University. -
- Lee Block - 2015 - Senior geopolitical analyst and pursuing a Master's degree at Georgetown University. -
- Wyatt Fortgang - 2020 - Studying Film and Television at Montclair State University. -
- Braden Diamond - 2022 - Accepted offer from Monmouth University in New Jersey, studying sports business. -
- Lee Block - 2015 - Senior geopolitical analyst and pursuing a Master's degree at Georgetown University. -
- Wyatt Fortgang - 2020 - Studying Film and Television at Montclair State University. -
- John Doe, Notable Actor -
- Jane Doe, Acclaimed Author -
- Art Cashin - Business leader, honored by the school with a forum in his name. -
- Rabbi Levi Dicker - Rosh Yeshiva and founder dedicated to passing on the mesorah. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate - graduated in 2000 -
- Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Yisrael alum -
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States -
- Adam Sandler - Actor, comedian, and filmmaker -
- Rabbi Dr. David Eliach - Renowned Jewish Educator -
- Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari - Former Principal -
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