Noteworthy Alumni
Among the alumni who have become elected officials, successful business owners, and other community leaders are two former governors, current Idaho governor C.L. "Butch" Otter, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, an Academy Award-winning musician, and the founder of Albertson's Inc.
- Joe Albertson, founder of Albertson's supermarkets and a notable philanthropist.
- Kathryn Albertson, wife of the founder of the Albertsons chain of grocery stores and a notable philanthropist.
- Elgin Baylor, 11 time NBA all-star, played his first collegiate season at The College of Idaho.
- Cary Coglianese
- Christopher Farnsworth, novelist.
- Larry Lujack
- C.L. "Butch" Otter, current Governor of Idaho.
- R.C. Owens, NFL Wide Receiver, played for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts, and New York Giants.
- Klaus Scharioth, German diplomat, former German ambassador to the United States.
- Elmo Smith, former Governor of Oregon.
- Paul J. Smith, Academy Award-winning composer.
- Robert E. Smylie (1938), 24th Governor of Idaho from 1955 to 1967.
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