Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (North Carolina):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Ali Khan - 2012 - Professional soccer player -
- Nora Lee - 2010 - Published author -
- Yasmeen Albarati, Elizabeth City State University -
- Caroline Blowe, Western Carolina University -
- Briana Bonnell, COA -
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google -
- Katherine Graham, owner/editor of the Washington Post -
- Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, editor, former first lady -
- Dr. Randy C. Barton, Pastor since 1984 -
- Indigo De Souza - https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/night-life/indigo-de-souza
- Chip Thomas - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/17/arts/design/native-american-enslavement-colorado-exhibition.html/?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuonUktbfqohlSlUaBCbcR8Q86RGLnvnAxvs6j2P_MiXQQDNP1eUeCo7F9kHWYaN9at4-2SjeT9hFN6UmSPs3w_9fPkZsVwivpN2EhJEBaW0TmL6EY1kXjdjLTKxqtnjjdHW4I-Nyg-Lu5h6PYWXpRKDe1XQ-IFozo49vd1v7xXMOx_zAEOQj3oZ53-wzRcwvHUd2byaKv_DiDx50KY_GOkmasl9qLrkfDTLDntec66YDcxFRDz_FSnB94WU66bBMKY9dffa_f1N7Jp2I0fhGAXdoLYyqG5UxW4LX8r1vurfOohGOo9GkwmXYR0hDb387S2EmBGHCdQ
- Julia Child, chef, author, TV personality -
- Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton -
- Seth Curry, NBA player -
- Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize recipient -
- Taylor Swift, GRAMMY Award winner -
- Amy "Bellamy" Young 1987 - Amy "Bellamy" Young is an actress best known for her role as First Lady Mellie Grant on ABC’s political drama series Scandal.
- Pete Dye, Jr. 1944 - Dye designed world-renowned golf courses, including Oak Tree in Oklahoma City, The Johns Island Club in Vero Beach, the Harbortown Golf Course in Hilton Head, The Saw Grass Course in Ponte Vedra and the Ocean Course in Kiawah.
- Jose Gonzalez 1985 - In 2017, Gonzalez was appointed as Mexico's Minister of Finance under President Peña Nieto. He previously served as the CEO of Petróleos Mexicanos, more commonly known as PEMEX.
- Charles Ries 1968 - Charles Ries was the U.S. Ambassador to Greece from 2004-2007. He served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs from 2000-2004, overseeing U.S.-European Union economics, energy, and public diplomacy.
- Frederick F. Wherry 1990 - Wherry is a professor of sociology at Princeton University. He serves as the department representative for the Department of Sociology, and he has served as vice-president and president of the Social Science History Association.
- Jennifer Pharr-Davis 2001 - In 2011, Jennifer Pharr-Davis set the record for the fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail with a time of 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes. She has written two memoirs: Becoming Odyssa and Called Again.
- James Hormel 1950 - James Hormel was the first openly gay person to serve as a United States Ambassador. He was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1999 to be the Ambassador to Luxembourg. He is the grandson of George A. Hormel, founder of Hormel Foods.
- Levin H. Campbell 1944 - Honorable Judge Levin H. Campbell was confirmed to serve on the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1972. He served as Chief Judge from 1983 to 1990 and assumed senior status in 1992.
- Perla Haney-Jardine 2015 - Perla Haney-Jardine is an actress best known for her roles in Steve Jobs (2015), Future Weather (2012), Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Kill Bill: Vol 2 (2004).
- John Smith - CEO of Tech Innovations, Class of 2015 -
- Grant Gillespie - Baseball - 2011 - Methodist -
- Hannah Page - Cross Country - 2003 - Wheaton -
- Richard Carruthers, National Merit Semi-Finalist -
- Will Bertram '05 - Athlete -
- Jena Metwalli '16 - Athlete -
- Lillah Hayes, Salutatorian 2021 -
- Grant McCormick, Valedictorian 2023 -
- Various alumni now in college, postgraduate studies or in professional roles as physicians, teachers, scientists, attorneys, and other vocational pursuits. -
- Steve Jarvis - NC State Senator for NC Davidson-Davie Counties, district 30. He is currently serving his second term. He is also founder and president of Jarvis Construction.
- Mike Iskandar ’97, Truth-Seeker -
- Chavi Koneru ’01, Advocate -
- Trey Murphy III, NBA Player -
- Kavi Gibson, Gatorade North Carolina Boys’ Cross Country Player of the Year -
- Tim Kelly, NFL player -
- John Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning author -
- Amal Maow - Author Amal Maow, Charlotte Islamic Academy 2013 Alumni, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA, where she majored in Biology and English with a concentration in creative writing. Sr. Amal has published four books based on theology, spirituality, and the effects of worship on human anatomy.
- Mary Yorke Oates '83 - Director of Enrollment Management -
- Coley - Graduated in 2013 from Hickory Christian Academy. -
- Bailey - Graduated in 2015 from Hickory Christian Academy. -
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)
- John Smith, Influential Leader -
- Jane Doe, Notable Philanthropist -
- Abe Lietz, Former Chief Information Officer of KinderCare Learning Companies -
- John Smith - Nobel Laureate (2018) -
- Jane Doe - CEO of Tech Innovations (Class of 2010) -
- Marisa Rauwald ‘12, Sports Broadcast Journalist -
- Collin Suggs - Contributes to community projects. -
- Ali Laros - State champion in athletics. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Tyler Butler Figeroa, musician -
- Willa Brigham, artist -
- Madeleine Peterson, 2020 Alumna -
- Bishop John A. McCullough II - Senior Pastor and community leader since 1989 -
- Pastor Ronnie Pittman, founder of Glory Tabernacle Church. -
- Kruti - Owner, Goddard School® of Raleigh Brier Creek -
- Malvika, Owner, Bachelor in Economics, MBA from Virginia Tech -
- Bucky Boykin, Sports Champion -
- Alice Flowers, Civil Rights Advocate -
- John Smith, Class of 2015 - Notable Philanthropist -
- Jane Doe, Class of 2016 - Award-winning Author -
- Ryan Succop 2001 - Placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- John Doe, Environmental Activist -
- Jane Smith, Author -
- John Doe - Famous scientist, graduated 2000 -
- Jane Smith - Award-winning author, graduated 1995 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner (Graduated 1995) -
- Julia | Insight Alum -
- Dallas - 2013 graduate, credited his education for shaping his character. -
- Anne Marie - Class of 1996, Board Member, emphasizes the school's influence on her children. -
- Daniel Hawtree Jr - Senior Pastor of Kerwin Baptist Church -
- Dizzy Gillespie - Famous musician -
- Charlie Scott - Hall of Fame NBA Player and 3x NBA All-Star -
- Over 40 graduates have participated in athletics at the college level -
- Pastor Charles Arrowood, founding pastor of Bible Baptist Church -
- John Doe - Notable figure in local charity work, graduated 2005 -
- John Doe, CEO of Company X -
- Jane Smith, Notable Author -
- Katie, Current Parent -
- Elizabeth, Current Parent -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Lance Clevinger, MGCS Class of 2003 -
- Don Wilkerson - Co-founder of Teen Challenge -
- Billy Green - Law Student -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Katharine Wilkinson - Writer, climate change activist, co-founder of The All We Can Save Project, and host of the podcast A Matter of Degrees. She is also a Senior Writer at Project Drawdown.
- Leah Green - Author of The More Extravagant Feast, winner of the Walt Whitman award of the Academy of American Poets
- Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) -
- Schoolhouse Supplies -
- Start Making a Reader Today -
- The Children's Book Bank -
- The Dougy Center -
- Pride Northwest, Inc. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Chris Beatty - First graduating class from Ridgecroft School - Class of 1974 -
- Chloe Marie Agan, 2024 Weaver Scholar -
- John Doe, Athlete -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Rose O'Neil Greenhow, Confederate spy -
- Caterina Jarboro, Black opera singer -
- Bevin Prince '00 - Actress, known for "One Tree Hill"
- Alex Marshall-Brown '03 - Actress, stunt woman
- Sara Rose Nordgren '00 - Writer, Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize-winner
- Anne Russell '43 - Broadway star, "Hello, Dolly!"
- Betty Ray McCain '50 - First female to lead the NC Democratic Party
- Mary Dana Hinton '88 - Hollins University President
- Betty Debnam Hunt '49 - Founder and creator of the Mini Pages
- Cara Bayley Bosca '41 - Women’s Airforce Service Pilot, WWII
- Raven McDonald '96 - Women's professional soccer player, New York Power
- Marjorie Buckley Bryant '60 - Founder, NC Outward Bound
- Jonathan Reckford - CEO of Habitat for Humanity
- Charlotte Dorn - President of her class for three years, captain of the soccer team, Robotics Team leader, National Merit Scholarship finalist. -
- Lalitha Vadlamani-Simmers - MD, noted for pivotal educational experiences at Salem Academy. -
- Ashley Hamlett - J.D., Alabama’s first female administrative law judge and law professor. -
- Jeremiah Campbell - 2020 - Graduated from West Coast Baptist College. -
- Elijah Gonzalez - Attended Heartland Baptist Bible College and now has a successful photography business. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
- John Doe, Class of 2010, Renowned Scientist -
- Jane Smith, Class of 2012, Award-Winning Author -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner (Graduated 1995) -
- Pastor Donald Oxendine, lead Pastor since July 2016. -
- Chris Peek - Caromont Health CEO
- Dr. Paul Brintley - Pastor, Entrepreneur, Political Leader
- Bishop David Tucker - Pastor of Destiny Church
- Bishop Adrian Franklin - Pastor of South Gastonia Church of God
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Kory Bridges - Named Women's Basketball Coach of the Year by the Charlotte Observer -
- Justyn Whitfield - Scored 1,000 career points in VCCS varsity basketball -
- John Doe, 2005, Actor -
- Jane Smith, 2010, Politician -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- Wil Myers - San Diego Padres (2015-present) 2015 Rookie of the Year 2016 MLB All Star
- Brandt Bronico - Charlotte Football Club (Major League Soccer) (2021-present) Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer)
- Bryce Kenney - Monster Truck Driver (Mojawk Warrior)
- Aaron Wiggins - Oklahoma Thunder (NBA)
- Jake Warner - Legal Counsel, Alliance for Defending Freedom Appellate Team
- Theo Pinson - Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
- Mary Johnson, CEO of ABC Corp. (Graduated 2010) -
- James Smith, Author of Bestselling Novel (Graduated 2008) -
- Bill Davis - Emmy-nominated production designer for his work on 'Stranger Things' -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (1990) -
- Jane Smith, Author (2005) -
- Will Hedrick - Founder & CEO of Speek -
- Zachery Lorch - Currently a junior at the US Air Force Academy -
- Two graduates were recipients of the prestigious Chancellors Scholarship to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Law School. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
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