Notable Alumni
Over the years the school has contributed to the cultural and economical life of Finland through some of its well known alumni. Some of these are:
- Esa-Pekka Salonen (orchestral conductor)
- Erkki Tuomioja (Minister of Foreign Affairs)
- Matti Wuori (lawyer and member of the European Parliament)
- Henrik Tikkanen (author and artist)
- Olli Mustonen (pianist)
- Pentti Linkola (philosopher, activist and author)
- Saima Harmaja (poet)
- Suvi-Anne Siimes (politician)
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