Thayer Academy - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

• Dr. Donna M. Ambrosino '70, doctor, scientist, and researcher, first woman to be named executive director of the Massachusetts Biologic Laboratory; recipient of Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for excellence in public service
• Tony Amonte '89, professional athlete, former NHL and Olympic athlete; member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
• Charles Castleman '57, concert violinist, recognized for outstanding career as teacher and soloist with symphony orchestras around the world
• John Cheever, Pulitzer Prize winning author (did not graduate)
• Suzanne Ciani '65, musician, five-time Grammy award nominee and INDIE Award winner recognized for her work as new age musician
• Michael J. Connor '76, Rear Admiral in the US Navy, recognized for commanding a number of operations in support of the global war on terrorism
• Charlie Coyle, San Jose Shark First Round Draft Pick-2010, hockey
• Dr. Mary E. Costanza '54, physician, recognized for her pioneering role in breast cancer research
• Terrence P. Currier '53, actor, director, and writer, acted in Broadway shows, numerous feature films and TV series
• William D. Delahunt '59, U.S. Representative, 10th District (MA-D)
• CDR. Stephen R. Foley '80, flight leader and commander of the Blue Angels, decorated with several naval and marine achievement medals for his leadership
• Phyllis Papani Godwin '44, business owner, Chair, CEO & Treasurer of Granite City Electric Supply, recognized as the area’s largest business led by a woman
• John Curtis Gowan, psychologist
• David Grossack '73, attorney
• David P. Hemery '62, Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist, recognized for contribution to sports in the roles of athlete, coach, and author
• Kelly Amonte Hiller '92, head lacrosse coach at Northwestern University
• Mike Jones '03, basketball player, University of Maryland Terrapins
• Amanda Kelly '04, Miss Massachusetts 2009
• Tiffany Kelly '05, Miss Massachusetts USA 2006
• Asa S. Knowles, educator and president of Northeastern University from 1959–1975
• Dr. Deborah Pavan Langston '57, physician and professor, professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear
• Mike Mottau '96, hockey player, Hobey Baker Award winner
• Frank N. Newman '59, international banking executive; served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department
• Brooks Orpik '98, hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins
• Richard F. Prince '67, artist, recognized for his work in photographic art
• Dr. Joel M. Rappeport '57, physician and professor, known as a pioneer in the field of bone marrow transplants
• Martha A. Reardon '58, entrepreneur, recognized for her role in developing the Hingham-Boston ferry system
• Randy K. Repass '62, entrepreneur, ounder and Chairman of the Board, West Marine Inc.
• Enders A. Robinson '47, geophysicist, recognized for his outstanding career in geophysics and for his appointment to the National Academy of Engineers
• Jeremy Roenick '88, professional athlete, former NHL and Olympic athlete, member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
• Michael J. Sheehan '78, advertising executive, CEO, Hill Holiday, earned several awards for excellence including the Grand Clio, One Show Gold, Cannes Lion, and the Best of Show at Hatch
• Dave Silk '76, professional athlete and Olympic gold medalist, recognized for his contribution to sports in the roles of athlete and coach
• General Gordon R. Sullivan '55, four star Army general, recognized for outstanding military career culminating in appointment as Army Chief of Staff
• Lonni J. Tanner '76, humanitarian – recognized for her role in launching the Boston-based CityYear program and for her work at the Robin Hood Foundation
• Chris Howard '06, UMass swimmer (07-11), 2011 Atlantic 10 100 FR Champion, Philanthropist, gifted paralell parker
• Kelly J. Tuthill '88, journalist, award-winning reporter and member of Team 5 Investigates, WCVB-TV, Boston
• Ryan Whitney '01, hockey player, Anaheim Ducks
• Jon Kilmer '06, Music Producer, Photographer, Rager