Notable Alumni
- Hal Roach (1908) - Film and TV producer with a career spanning much of the 20th century. In 1984, he won the honorary Academy Honorary Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- Ernie Davis (1958) - First Black American to win the Heisman Trophy, and two time All-American. Drafted by Washington Redskins and traded to Cleveland Browns before he died from leukemia in 1963.
- Tommy Hilfiger (1970) - Fashion designer and creator of the eponymous "Tommy Hilfiger" and "Tommy" brands.
- Eileen Collins (1974) - Retired Astronaut, first female pilot, commander of the Space Shuttle
- Joshua Furnas (2003) - Athlete, Entrepreneur, Advocate
- Matthew Lloyd (2003) - Marvel Studios Visual Effects Coordinator
- Matthew Wilson (2005) - Wilson Ceramics owner, founder and artist.
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