John Hyll '19 successfully completed “Recognition” (on March 16) at the United States Air Force Academy, which is a physically and mentally demanding 3-day training event that culminates in the awarding of the Prop and Wings insignia. Recognition signifies that John has successfully completed and met his Fourth Class (freshman) military training requirements and is ready to take on additional responsibilities of being a Third Class (sophomore) Cadet. This is a very significant milestone for all Cadets who meet the requirements and officially signifies becoming an upperclassmen.
Jessica Boyle McBride '98 and her husband Gabriel welcomed their daughter, Raylan Rose McBride on April 23, 2023. Jessica and her family now live in the Reno, Nevada area.
Dario Rock '18 successfully finished his first Division-1 track season at UC Santa Barbara, setting the University Freshman 110HH record, named on the AD Academic Honor Roll and placing 7th overall in the Big West Conference Finals.
Lavan Rajan '10 just graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and in July will start his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Maryland.
Ian Sander '04 has enjoyed living in Reno, NV since 2020. He runs People Programs at Brex, an international FinTech company. He recently launched his own coaching company to help founders and leaders navigate dynamic, challenging scenarios, achieve success, and unlock their full potential. Leisure time finds him playing golf or training in CrossFit. In early June, Ian and his gym ran the Reno Tahoe Odyssey Ultra, where they ran 178 miles in 25.5 hours, ranking in the top 15% of participants from around the country.
Emily McLane '14 graduated last spring, 2022, Summa Cum Laude, from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Information Systems and Business Law & Ethics and a minor in Spanish. She is currently a first year law student at Notre Dame Law School and a class representative for the Hispanic Law Students Association and the Notre Dame Exoneration Project. She plans to study in London next spring at Notre Dame's London Law Program.
Jonas Bass '15 graduated in May from Saint Mary's College of California with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. This summer he is returning to Catalina Island Camps as lead boat driver. He is pursuing a position in Panama with the Peace Corp and hopes to begin his service early in 2024.
Lauren Kezele '15 graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration.
Annie Tighe '15 just graduated from Duke University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and will be working at Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA.
Rhys King '20 will be a senior at Flintridge Preparatory School this fall and is already being recruited by colleges to play soccer. He is currently playing club soccer at LA Surf and MLS Next, the highest level of youth competition and training possible in the US. This summer he is offering soccer lessons and training. To book a lesson, contact Rhys
via email.
Will Clougherty '19 recently graduated from La Salle High School and has committed to play Division 1 baseball at East Tennessee State University.
Lucas Dixon '19 recently graduated from St. Francis High School and has committed to continue his academic and baseball career at Columbia University.
Lucia Argueta '19 recently graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and will attend Santa Clara University in the fall, majoring in Political Science.
Bode Baffert '19 recently graduated from Loyola High School and he is going to Texas Christian University in the fall, majoring in Pre-Business.
Isabella Huizar '19 recently graduated from Ramona Convent Secondary School. She will be attending University of California, Santa Barbara in the Fall where she plans to major in Political Science and hopes to eventually attend law school.