Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Wisconsin):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Jane Doe, Class of 2002, Renowned Physician -
- John Smith, Class of 2000, Award-winning Author -
- Patricia Hundt, Founder and Board Member -
- Peter Hundt, CEO of Hundt Financial Services -
- St. Maximilian Kolbe, Saint -
- Various alumni have gone on to serve in various community roles and leadership positions -
- Brad Reinhart, '00 - Development Director -
- Amanda Hobert, Educator -
- Todd Henreckson, Business Owner -
- Katie, former KinderCare parent who shared positive feedback about their experience. -
- Kay P. - DCS graduate, involved with four grandchildren in DCS. -
- Carlos Ancheta, served in the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists since 2001. -
- Dr. Lauren Loquasto, Chief Academic Officer -
- Pastor Timothy A. Prince, Ph.D., Concordia Seminary St. Louis, May 2024 -
- James Rahn, Founder -
- James Rahn, Founder of HOPE Christian Schools -
- Keegan Hewitt - WFRV sports anchor and reporter
- Lindsay Urban - owner of Be Still Retreats
- John Smith, Educator -
- Jane Doe, Author -
- Class of 2024 Graduates who will attend Homestead High School, MUHS, DSHA, Chesterton Academy, and Dominican. -
- Celia Young - Living a Life of Curiosity, featured in the MCDS news magazine, class of 2017. -
- Lily Hallick - Leads the Notre Dame marching band, class of 2017. -
- Kennedy, MCP alumna, graduating from Alcorn State University in Criminal Justice, 2014 -
- Jaime Jorge - Violinist
- Maria Montessori, educator and humanitarian, graduated in 1896 -
- Author: John Smith, 2010 -
- Scientist: Jane Doe, 2012 -
- Pastor Tyler Shinnick - 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class -
- Pastor Martin Loescher - 5th Grade Confirmation Class -
- Patrick Iyasele - Graduate from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, awarded full tuition scholarship for the University of Pittsburgh, accepted into Carnegie Mellon University to pursue a PhD in biomedical engineering. -
- Isaiah McCray-Jones - Honor student at Dominican High School, graduated in 2024 with a GPA of 3.8 in Material Engineering and Nuclear Science Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. -
- Jonathan McCray-Jones - Graduated from UW-Milwaukee with honors in Political Science and Philosophy in 2021, works as a Congressional Aide. -
- Ian Rowe, featured in a case study on the role of faith-based education in K–12 schools. -
- Layla, 2022 Legacy Graduate -
- Elliana Jo Johnson, daughter of a previous Columbus Catholic Schools student. -
- Coach Walt Kroll, football coach at Columbus, recognized for contributions to education and respect for Catholic values. -
- Sherman Carstensen, Educator -
- Rebecca Whitney, class of 1988 -
- Josh Engel, Organic Farmer -
- Noah Engel, Organic Farmer -
- Jack Borzynski '26 - National Medalist in Swim -
- Nathan Breit '26 - State Competitor in Swim -
- Aaliyah Richardson, honored for her caring spirit and humor -
- Tracy B., parent of current students -
- Rosa H., parent of current students -
- Zsanna Bodor - Hillsdale College Graduate working in public policy in Washington, D.C. -
- John Smith, Author, Class of 2005 -
- Maria K. Kearns, Former Board Member -
- John McKenna, Noted Author -
- Loran Cipala – A Journey of Science, Leadership, and Compassion (2009) -
- Will McKinley - Former student and current parent, influential in local business. -
- Maria Jesus Salazar - Received the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Student Initiative Scholarship -
- Denise Thomas - Named 2022 Trailblazer -
- Mayor Ted Neitzke IV - Ted Neitzke IV is the Mayor of Port Washington, Wisconsin.
- Daniel Gerber 1916 - Founder and president of Gerber Baby Foods
- Howard Woodin 1918 - Member of Marquette University Hall of Fame and Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame for football
- Spencer Tracy 1919 - Distinguished actor; Academy Award winner; appeared in over 70 films
- Arthur Wermuth 1932 - Major, U.S. Army; World War II hero
- Edward Noble 1946 - Entrepreneur; developer; and manufacturer; served as a member of President Ronald Regan's staff
- C. Roosevelt Boettiger 1948 - Grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; U.S. delegate to the United Nations
- William J. Janklow 1954 - Governor of South Dakota for four terms, longer than anyone in state history
- Ty Warner 1962 - Founder and C.E.O. of Beanie Babies, Inc., a leader in the toy industry
- Jay Graf 1966 - Founder and C.E.O. of Guidant Corp., a leader in the heart monitoring field
- Martin Torrijos Espino 1981 - Former President of Panama from 2004 to 2009
- Rev. Mark R. Jones, Pastor -
- Ted Knutson - President of Aquinas Catholic Schools, Class of 1980 -
- Angelina Maly, valedictorian of Dominican High School Class of 2021 -
- Kelley Schlise, valedictorian of Divine Savior Holy Angels School Class of 2019 -
- Not mentioned in the text - Not applicable -
- Alumni from Luther Preparatory School who served in various capacities in educational roles. -
- John Smith, 1990 - Renowned Architect -
- Jane Doe, 1995 - Award-winning Author -
- Molly Seidel '12 - Cross Country, Track & Field - Four-time NCAA Champion - Six-time ACC Champion - Bronze Medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Sally Barkow ’98 - Sailing - Competed at the 2008 Olympics with Carrie Howe, Debbie Capozzi - US Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (2005, 2007) - US Sailing Olympic Team Coach and Performance Manager
- Ben Holbrook ’92 - Rowing - Gold Medal Winner at the 1995 World Rowing Championships - Competed at the 2004 Olympics – Men’s Quadruple Sculls
- Vicky Zacharias, successful CNC machining graduate -
- Rev. JW.C. Dietrichson, established Norwegian-American Lutheranism in Wisconsin -
- Rev. A. C. Preus, first president of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America -
- Elizabeth, graduated 2000 -
- John, graduated 2005 -
- George E. Taylor - 1879. First African-American to run for the office of President of the United States.
- Zona Gale - 1891. First woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921), for "Miss Lola Bett."
- Addie Joss - 1898. Pitcher; Cleveland Naps (AL); Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Ned Merriam - 1905. Competed at the 1908 London Olympics (400 Meters); coached track & field at: Iowa State, Texas A&M, DePauw, Yale, and U. of Chicago. Football & Track athlete at Chicago (coached by Amos Alonzo Stagg).
- Raymond Patterson - 1940. President/G.M., Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), and Wayland Academy.
- Susan Peterson - 1963. First female TV correspondent assigned to the White House; Communications Consultant.
- Rick Fliehr - 1968. Professional wrestler (as Rick "Nature Boy" Flair).
- Mikki Hebl, PhD - 1987. Professor, Rice University; Motivational Speaker.
- Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD - 1988. Neurosurgeon, researcher, Manhattan Veterans' Hospital
- Kira Salak - 1989. Traveler, author, contributing editor to National Geographic
- Ben Wikler - Former student who wrote for The Onion, Executive Vice President of Change.org, and currently the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. -
- Kevin Zeitler ('07) - An American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Zeitler was ranked No. 4 among guards available in the 2012 NFL Draft. First-round draft pick.
- Mark Wilson ('93) - Pro US golfer. Wilson won for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Honda Classic in March 2007.
- Kon Knueppel ('24) - Five-star basketball recruit who led his team to a state championship. Received full scholarship to Duke University.
- Will Sherwin, Award-winning environmental advocate -
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